Alamat ng Alampaya Story by Augie Rivera Illustrations by Kora Dandan-Albano Finalist – 1995 PBBY-Salanga Prize This is an original story on the legend of the bitter gourd. The story excites the imagination of children and warns them against the evil of envy and greed. Isang orihinal na kuwento tungkol sa alamat ng ampalaya, pinupukaw nito ang imahinasyon ng mga bata…
Story by Virgilio S. Almario Illustrations by Conrad Raquel Rice is very important to the Filipino, which is why there are so many legends regarding the grain. One of these stories is of husband-and-wife Banag and Danas, and how agriculture began in the Philippines.
Ang Babaeng Nahulog sa Langit (A Folktale Collection in Filipino) Written by: Maria Elena Paterno Illustrated by: Albert Gamos Enchanting Philippine folktales told in our mother tongue. This gift set can be your child's introduction to the Filipino culture while practicing reading in Filipino.
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 Hukuman ni Sinukuan Story by Virgilio S. Almario Illustrations by Mitzi Villavecer Why does the turtle carry its house everywhere? Why does the martines make its nest up the tree? Why does Lamok always fly near people’s ears? Who preserves the harmony on Mount Arayat? This story for children will give you the answers. Bakit may dalang bahay ang pagong?…
Ang Kamatis ni Peles Story by Virgilio S. Almario Illustrations by Renato Gamos 1984 PBBY-Alcala Grand Prize Winner Early readers learn about days of the week as they accompany Peles, a lazy grasshopper, who decides to plant tomatoes and to wait each day for his seeds to grow into red plump tomatoes! Matututuhan ng mga mambabasa ang mga araw ng…
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.…
Ang Mahiyaing Manok Onyok is a young rooster who cannot crow as good and as loud as the others, so he spends most of his time sulking. How can a shy rooster prove his worth? Sa lahat ng mga manok ni Mang Oca, itong si Onyok ang mukmok nang mukmok. Paano’y hindi niya magawang tumilaok tulad ng ibang mga kapuwa…
Ang Maraming Ngalan ni Emilio Story by Weng Cahiles Illustrations by Aldy Aguirre Kay daming nagawang kahanga-hanga ng binatang may iba't ibang pangalan. Kaya't hindi nakapagtatakang dinadakila siya ngayon sa mga pahina ng kasaysayan. The young man with many names did numerous admirable things. Which is why it is not surprising that he is honored today in the pages of history.
Anina ng mga Alon Written by Eugene Evasco 2002 National Book Award, Best Young Adult Literature Anina is a Badjao, growing up in the company of the sea. Like a friend, she knows its songs and moods by heart. In her youth, she has come to look for herself in the complicated world surrounding her. But what it is to be…
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
