A First Look at Philippine BIRDS Written by: Maria Elena Paterno Illustrated by: Crispin Dayao, Jr. Acclaimed by The Philippine Star as “extremely handsome books that prove beyond doubt that biology need not be dreary school fare,” Tahanan’s A First Look at… series aims to sharpen a young child’s skill of observation. Only two goals governed the making of these books: to…
A First Look at Philippine FLOWERS Written by: Lolita J. Bulalacao, Ph.D. Illustrated by: Crispin Dayao, Jr. Acclaimed by The Philippine Star as “extremely handsome books that prove beyond doubt that biology need not be dreary school fare,” Tahanan’s A First Look at… series aims to sharpen a young child’s skill of observation. Only two goals governed the making of these books:…
Written by: Lolita J. Bulalacao, Ph.D. Illustrated by: Crispin Dayao, Jr. Acclaimed by The Philippine Star as “extremely handsome books that prove beyond doubt that biology need not be dreary school fare,” Tahanan’s A First Look at… series aims to sharpen a young child’s skill of observation. Only two goals governed the making of these books: to help children understand basic classification…
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.…
Araw sa Palengke Story by May Tobias-Papa Illustrations by Isabel Roxas 2010 Best Reads for Children, 1st National Children’s Book Awards I’m coming with Nanay! We’re going to the market. What would we see there? Who would I meet? Come, join us! Today is market day! Sasama ako kay Nanay! Pupunta kami sa palengke. Ano-ano kaya ang makikita namin doon? Sino-sino kaya…
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
ED-EDDOY: An Ifugao Folk Song Illustrated by: Kora Dandan Albano Sang in the language of Kiangan Tuwali, “Ed-Eddoy” is a tribute to the blessings of abundance showered on the Ifugao people. Kora Dandan Albano illustrates in careful detail the rich traditions of living in the rice terraces. Give the Gift of Song! At the hour of bedtime, nothing enchants parents and…
A collection of fifteen original stories ideally suited for young children. Each of the stories features a light-filled being whose radiance illumines the path for those who follow. Meant to be suggestive to the parent or teacher of the types of stories that can be told to children to inspire them to grow in goodness. Best for Ages 5-8.
Isang Mayang Uhaw Story by Virgilio S. Almario Illustrations by Jimmy Torres This story is an old fable that teaches the use of good thinking in search of a solution to a problem. Aside from a lesson in science, this Filipino children’s book also teaches counting. Ang kuwentong ito ay isang matandang pabula na nagtuturo ng wastong paggamit ng isip upang…
KAISA-ISA NIYAN: A Maguindanaon Folk Song Illustrated by: Fran Alvarez The drawings of Fran Alvarez evoke the joy of finding harmony in the counting song, “Kaisa-isa Niyan.” Sang in the Maguindanaon language, it teaches children simple rhythms that can be played on the kulintang ensemble. Give the Gift of Song! At the hour of bedtime, nothing enchants parents and children like…
Lyrics Pathetic & Humorous from A to Z A treasure for readers and book lovers of all ages, this dazzling children's alphabet is graced by the work of Edmund Dulac, a preeminent twentieth-century illustrator. Dulac provides a limerick for each letter of the alphabet, in addition to twenty-four related illustrations of people and animals in whimsical situations. Dulac possessed an…
By: Ruth Stiles Gannett, Ruth Chrisman Gannett When Elmer Elevator tells a stray cat about his dream of being able to fly, he learns of a captive dragon on Wild Island. The dragon has been forced by the jungle residents to serve as their shuttle across a wide river — and anyone who rescues the dragon from its cruel captors might be…
