By: Charles Dickens Coldhearted Ebenezer Scrooge has no use for Christmas cheer. He rejects a dinner invitation from his jolly nephew, scolds charity workers, and very begrudgingly allows his clerk a day off. All the warmth and joy of the holiday are humbug to Scrooge until Jacob Marley, his long-dead business partner, pays a call. Marley's spirit is the first in a series…
Aesop's Fables for Children: with MP3 Downloads For centuries, children and adults have treasured the stories handed down by Aesop, a slave who lived in ancient Greece approximately six centuries B.C. Known for their charm and simplicity, these simple tales feature brief adventures of animals, birds, and beasts — with a message hidden in each narrative. Every child should meet…
Written by: Renato Vibiesca, Ma. Corazon Remigio, Augie Rivera, Jr., Simplicio Bisa, Rene Villanueva, Natasha Vizcarra, Luis Gatmaitan, Susie Borrero, Luna Sicat Cleto Illustrated by: Daniel Palma Tayona, Mark Justiniani, Lito Yonzon, Katti Sta. Ana, Ellen Ramos, Dindo Llana, May M. Tobias, Bernadette Solina, William Gaudinez, Jose T. Badelles A vivid illustration by the country’s finest artists introduces each story in this…
Ang Mabait na Kalabaw Illustrations by Liza Flores The good carabao is a good role model. He always does good things. He gets along with his fellow carabaos. He has a love for truth, kindness, and beauty. It is fun to count the things on each page, from 1 to 13. Dapat tularan ang mabait na kalabaw. Wasto ang kaniyang pag-uugali.…
Bahay Kubo Illustrated by: Hermes Alegre “A gorgeous picture book detailing the images evoked in this best-known and loved of Filipino folk songs.” —The Sunday Chronicle
By: Thomas Bulfinch First published in 1855, Bulfinch's Mythology has introduced generations of readers to the great myths of Greece and Rome, as well as time-honored legends of Norse mythology, medieval, and chivalric tales, Oriental fables, and more. Readers have long admired Bulfinch's versions for the skill with which he wove various versions of a tale into a coherent whole, the vigor of…
By: Thomas Bulfinch Here, in a dazzling panoply, are the legendary figures from the age of chivalry: King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, Robin Hood, Richard the Lionhearted and his crusaders, and a host of other famous and lesser-known characters. This collection includes tales from Camelot, dramatic narratives from The Mabinogion, and stories of the noble warriors of English…
By: Rudyard Kipling At the start of Captains Courageous, one of literature's most beloved stories of the sea, a spoiled rich boy is literally swept away — dashed overboard from an ocean liner. Luckily, young Harvey Cheyne is rescued by a passing fishing vessel. As it turns out, Harvey's apparent misfortune in tumbling from a life of pampered luxury into the humble company…
Written by: Michelline Suarez, Joonee Garcia, Divine Reyes Illustrated by: Benjor Catindig Some people say that “money talks.” We agree! Our coins and bills tell us a lot about what is special about our country and people. In this book we give you the bottom line on how money was invented, how it came to our shores, how it’s made, and why…
by Hans Christian Andersen By: Hans Christian Andersen, Harry Clarke This beautifully designed treasury gathers Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved fairy tales in a gilt-stamped, hardcover volume, abundantly illustrated by full-color and black-and-white images by Golden Age master Harry Clarke. Offering such classics as "The Snow Queen," "The Nightingale," and "The Wild Swan," this masterful collection showcases Clarke's peerless artistry…
By: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Throughout the annals of literature there is one detective who reigns supreme — Mr. Sherlock Holmes of 221B Baker Street, London. From that celebrated address, Holmes and his friend Dr. Watson set out to solve the most difficult cases and bring to justice the master criminals of Victorian England. Now readers can enjoy the crime-solving exploits…
By: Rudyard Kipling The son of an Irish soldier, Kim doesn’t really fit in with the other residents of his native Lahore or among India's British transplants. The 13-year-old orphan struggles to find an identity for himself, while living hand-to-mouth in the streets. When he's befriended by a Tibetan monk, Kim becomes the elderly lama's disciple and joins the quest to…
