The Secret Climber of Papua: The Dingiso

Step into the misty, emerald-green mountain rainforests of Papua, Indonesia with The Secret Climber of Papua: The Dingiso, an engaging non-fiction storybook created specifically for Level 1 readers and kindergarteners. Featuring simple, easy-to-read text and captivating wildlife facts, this book introduces young readers to the wonderful world of dingisos—rare tree kangaroos with striking black-and-white fur! Children will love discovering how these gentle animals climb tall mossy trees, carry their babies in cozy pouches, and are even considered sacred guardians of the forest by the local Moni people. Designed to build early reading confidence, enrich vocabulary, and inspire a love for nature and wildlife science, The Secret Climber of Papua: The Dingiso offers the perfect mix of early literacy and animal discovery for storytime, beginner reading practice, or classroom libraries.