“Charlie and the Elephant” (Tagalog Edition) by Loretta Beacham is now available for purchase

“Malambing na umihip ang hangin sa mukha ni Charlie. Inangat nito ang mga tuyong dahon at mga tumpak ng putik mula sa kanyang damit at leggings, tulad ng mga bihasang daliri na nagbabalat ng itlog. Ang kanyang buhok, dating magaspang at magulo, ay inangat ng masarap na simoy.”
“Warm winds blew softly over Charlie’s face. They lifted the dried leaves and clods of mud from her dress and leggings, like nimble fingers peeling an eggshell. Her hair, once matted and tangled, flew freely in the fragrant breeze.”
– an excerpt from the book
Author Reputation Press is delighted to announce the release of “Charlie and the Elephant” (Tagalog Edition) by Loretta Beacham. Joyce Jacobo of the US Review of Books commended the English edition of this book and stated that “Even so, the enchanting nature of the plot and the melodic rhythm of each line give the impression of being gently rocked to sleep. These qualities make it the perfect bedtime or naptime adventure for parents to read to their little ones.” This is now available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ARP website, and other leading online bookstores.
Loretta Beacham lives in Ottawa with her partner, Adam, and their daughters, Charlotte and Violet. Several dust bunnies, several plush animals, a few board games, and stray LEGO parts are all part of family life.
Yvette Besner is a Canadian artist. She lives in Ottawa with her husband, Shaw, and her two beautiful daughters, Leia and Serena. She loves to read about kindness, so she was happy to collaborate with Loretta on this beautiful book. When she’s not working on art, you can find Yvette on adventures with her family and friends, scheming up ways to spread joy.
This book was inspired by the author’s daughter’s imaginative story. This presents the story of Charlie, a curiosity-driven and nice child who is selected by an adorable blue elephant to drive the evil poachers out of the forest in “Charlie and the Elephant” (Tagalog Edition). They join forces with the bright, talkative Mr. Crow and the compassionate, self-sacrificing Miss Ash Tree to devise a daring and resolute plan. They are able to save their Elephant buddy because of their bravery and collaboration, as well as a surprise ambush by a massive flock of crows!
“Charlie and the Elephant” (English Edition) by Loretta Beacham was nominated for the 2023 Eric Hoffer Award. The Eric Hoffer Book Award commemorates the memory of the famous American philosopher Eric Hoffer by honoring outstanding writing and the independent spirit of small publishers. Since its foundation, Hoffer has grown to become one of the most prestigious worldwide book awards for small, academic, and independent presses.
Here is the Tagalog description of the book:
Para sa mga bata na natutulog sa tanghali at sa mga hindi. Si Charlotte, isang batang mausisa at mabait, ay pinili ng malaking asul na elepante upang palayasin ang mga malupit na mga nangangaso mula sa gubat. Sa isang matapang at determinadong plano, nagkaisa sila kasama ang matalino at madaldal na si G. Crow at ang may pakikiramay at handang magpakasakripisyo na si Miss Ash Tree. Sa tapang, pagtutulungan, at isang sorpresang ambush ng malaking grupo ng mga uwak, kanilang nailigtas ang kanyang kaibigan at nasiyahan sa kanilang tagumpay! Ang Charlie and the Elephant ni Loretta Beacham ay isang kuwento tungkol sa isang bata na nag-aalala sa ibang mga hayop sa gubat, isa na sumusunod sa kanyang damdamin at ginagawa ang lahat para makagawa ng pagbabago. Kasama ang magagandang mga ilustrasyon ni Yvette Besner, ito ay isang aklat na dapat basahin at tandaan. Bilang madalas na bumibisita sa mga kahanga-hangang mundo sa imahinasyon ng kanyang mga anak, masaya si Loretta Beacham na ibahagi ang magandang kuwento. Sa Charlie and the Elephant, tinulungan siya ng mga imahinasyon ng kanyang panganay na anak na si Charlotte, na halos apat na taong gulang. Si Loretta ay sumasaksi sa kapaligiran ng kanyang kapitbahayan upang pagandahin ang kanyang mga karakter at buhayin ang mga ito. Nakatira si Loretta sa Ottawa kasama ang kanyang asawa na si Adam at ang kanilang mga anak na sina Charlotte at Violet. Kasama sa buhay-pamilya ang maraming mga dust bunnies,ilang mga stuff toy, ilang board games, at kalat-kalat na mga piraso ng LEGO.
“Charlie and the Elephant” (Tagalog Edition) by Loretta Beacham is now available for purchase via ARP Bookstore: https://authorreputationpress.com/products/charlie-and-the-elephant-tagalog.