Reading in Chamoru with Guma' Famagu'on Tano' yan I Tasi


Judy with Guma' Famagu'on Tano' yan I Tasi, from Japan. She read "Grandma's Love" book in
Chamoru to them! See the full video in the link HERE!!


Location: Guam

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