Welcome behind
the scenes!

Welcome to Malo Pepe, where we dive into the magic of learning the Samoan language – Gagana Samoa! 

Come join us on an incredible journey through the islands, where kids get to explore their cultural origins and discover the customs and traditions of our people through storytelling. 

Our book collections are about bringing aiga together and inspiring the future generations to believe that anything is possible when they embrace the beauty of our Samoan culture.

Meet Lucas

Meet Lucas, the inspiration and driving force behind Malo Pepe…

While pregnant with Lucas, Sam (founder) wanted to ensure Lucas’ cultural heritage would be ingrained in his upbringing. With her partner hailing from Samoa and a proud New Zealander herself, she set about to find resources that would facilitate his connection to both cultures.

During her search, it became apparent there were significant gaps in the tools available for teaching Lucas his Samoan and Maori culture, as well as immersing him in the essence of two beautiful nations.

Motivated by this, and fueled by an unnatural amount of coffee that any full-time working mum can relate to, she devised a plan to create a company that helps hers and other mixed-race kids maintain a bond with their cultural heritage.

Reasons why our books are perfect for your Pepe

Language development

Building identity

Cultural awareness

Cognitive development

Growing self-esteem

Bridging between cultures

Here’s what we’ve found

  • Research shows that kids who are read to from an early age develop a richer vocabulary and enhanced language comprehension.

  • Books introduce them to new ideas, cultures, and perspectives, expanding their horizons beyond imagination! 

  • Reading fosters creativity and sparks the flames of curiosity, fueling their thirst for knowledge.

  • The Reach Out and Read program reports that exposure to books at a young age introduces children to diverse characters, cultures, and experiences, helping them develop empathy and understanding for others.

The curation and design process

While creating our book collection, we went beyond just creating beautiful cultural artwork – we worked with early childhood educators, illustrators, and sought advice from other families from all cultures to design a collection of resources that spark imagination and inspire future generations to be proud of their heritage.

From colours that stimulate young minds to understanding the psychology of child development, we learned, curated, and gathered resources that we know you and your little ones will love.

The colours

Sage

Soothing sage brings balance, helping children relax and focus during storytime.

Orange

Orange exudes joy, warmth, and creativity, inspiring our young readers to explore and learn.

Red

Red ignites passion and energy, capturing kids' attention with excitement and enthusiasm.

Illustrations and patterns

The Malo Pepe collection is illustrated and designed by artist and designer, Emily Hill (@the.emilyedit). Each illustration is digitally hand drawn to attract and engage young readers and visual learners. The illustrations are the essence and core of the Malo Pepe brand experience.

Culturally significant patterns created by a Samoan maker have been intentionally interwoven into the backgrounds and shapes.

Shipping and Postage

For domestic shipping, we offer a standard delivery cost of $8.90 AUD. All international shipping will be calculated at checkout.

Privacy Policy

Thank you for visiting malopepe.com.au, an online eCommerce site managed by Malo Pepe Pty Ltd, located in Brisbane, QLD. We respect and protect the privacy of our users. This privacy policy tells you how we collect and use information. Click below.

Returns and refunds policy

At Malo Pepe, we strive to provide our customers with the best shopping experience possible. We understand that sometimes items may need to be exchanged, and we are committed to complying with the guidelines set forth by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to ensure a fair and transparent process. 

  • We offer exchanges or refunds for items that are faulty or damaged upon receipt.

    Refunds are only available for faulty or damaged items and will be processed in accordance with Australian consumer law.

    No exchange or refunds will be provided for a change of mind.

  • To initiate an exchange, please contact our customer service team at malopepeofficial@gmail.com within 15 days of receiving your order.

    Provide your order number and details of the item(s) you wish to exchange, along with photography evidence of any faults or damages.

    Our customer service team will assess your request and provide you with instructions on how to proceed.

  • Return shipping costs for exchanges are at the expense of the purchaser, unless otherwise stated.

    We recommend using a tracked shipping method to ensure the safe return of your item(s). Malo Pepe take no responsibility for items lost in the post.

  • Once we receive your returned item(s) and they are deemed eligible for exchange, we will process your exchange promptly.

    If the requested exchange item is available, we will ship it to you as soon as possible.

    If the requested exchange item is not available, we will offer you a refund or store credit as an alternative.

  • For any questions or concerns regarding our exchange policy, please contact our customer service team at malopepeofficial@gmail.com

By shopping with Malo Pepe, you agree to abide by the terms and conditions outlined in this exchange policy. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in ensuring a smooth exchange process.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

FAQ’s will be populated post launch. In the meantime, please reach out via malopepeofficial@gmail.com to ask any questions.