UPDATE January 16. 2026: You can now use the link for the Pre-order to join the waitlist!
Pre-order the book “Donna the Dugong – A tale from the Seagrass Meadows” and join the circle of Founding Guardians – you, the readers, nature lovers, and dreamers that help fund the first 100 copies of the book! Your pre-order helps us bring whimsical stories and the beauty of Philippine wildlife to homes, schools, and young readers.
Donna the Dugong – A tale from the Seagrass Meadows
Options
Founding Guardian
PHP 800/copy + 200 Shipping Fee
✓ Order up to 3 signed copies of the first edition print
✓ Optional: Handwritten Dedication
✓ A thank you mention on our Founding Guardians Wall
✓ Surprise Sticker
✓ LBC Flat Shipping Fee: PHP 200 nationwide
✓ Pickup/Delivery in Baler
Founding Guardian Buy 1 Fund 1
PHP 1600 + 400 Shipping Fee
✓ 1 signed copy of the first edition print
✓ Optional: Handwritten Dedication
✓ 1 copy for public schools & community libraries – we distribute for you
✓ A special thank you badge on our Founding Guardians Wall
✓ Surprise Sticker
✓ LBC Flat Shipping Fee: PHP 200 nationwide for each copy
✓ Pickup/Delivery in Baler
How to Join
Step 1: Fill out the pre-order forms
Founding Guardians – Personal Copy(ies)
Buy 1 Fund 1 – Share the book to libraries!
Step 2: Send your payment to any of these options in the order form
- GCash // PayPal // Bank Transfer
Step 3: Upload proof of payment in the form
Step 4: Receive your confirmation email and updates via email
Only 50 more out of 100 copies are available at this special pre-order price (₱800 / ₱1,600).
After community-funded launch, retail price will increase. International orders will open via Amazon within 2025 and can be found here:
Amazon – Donna the Dugong (English)
Amazon – Donna das Dugong (German)
Any proceeds from this order will be used to fund translations into Filipino and Bisaya versions, acquire art materials for painting and support the creation of our next books on coral reefs and marine mammals!



