Seven Little Sisters Who Live On the Round Ball That Floats in the Air by Jane Andrews Engaging introduction to the peoples of the world through the stories of the seven little sisters: the little brown baby; Agoonack, the Eskimo sister; Gemila, the child of the desert; Jeannette, the Swiss maiden; Pen-se the Chinese girl; Manenko, the little dark girl;…
Si Pagong at si Matsing Retelling by Virgilio S. Almario Illustrations by Hubert Fucio Matsing is known for his intelligence and cunning, but Pagong also has his wit and cleverness. When they both find a banana tree, the match begins. Find out who triumphs in this classic tale that has amused generations. Kung anong hina raw ni Pagong ay siyang…
The Fabulous Fiestas of the Philippines: A Seek and Find Book by Alexandra Broekman The Fabulous Fiestas of the Philippines is the first in a series of Seek and Find books designed to celebrate Filipino culture and history. In this edition, learn about some of the most popular Filipino icons, heroes, food, fruits, and more set against the backdrop of…
The Flying Friar- Patron Saints and their Amazing Lives by Joseph V. Landy, SJ Illustrated by Frances C. Alcaraz Flying Friar is an interesting anthology of the lives of patron saints. It begins with a foreword about who saints are and how they get dubbed as patron saints. The foreword is a nice reference for us parents for when our…
The Monkey and the Turtle Written by: José Rizal Illustrated by: José Rizal When Monkey and Turtle spy a banana tree floating down the river, they take it ashore and cut it in half. Monkey grabs the leafy top half for himself, while the Turtle is left with the trunk and its roots. What follows is a classic fable of cunning and…
Tinola ni Nanay Words by Maloi Salumbides Illustrations by Felix Mago Miguel (This book is written in Filipino) Matagal nang nahiwalay si Caloy sa kanyang Nanay. Kung kaya’t para sa kanyang kaarawan, naghanda si Caloy ng espesyal na regalo na ibibigay sa pinakamamahal na ina. (It’s been a long time since Caloy has lived with his mother. On her birthday, Caloy prepares…
