ANTUKIN: Philippine Folk Songs and Lullabyes Illustrated by: Joanne de León 15th Anniversary Edition Whether in cradles and duyans, at Nanay’s bedside, or on Lolo’s lap, all children love singing or being sung to. Now parents and grandparents can share with their young ones the delightful music contained in this collection of Philippine songs. Gathered together from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao…
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…
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…
LUBI-LUBI, A Waray Folk Song Illustrated by: Happy Garaje "Lubi-Lubi" is a song also called "An Mga Bulan" (The Months). This Waray version celebrates the pleasures of eating native food year round and Happy Garaje charmingly depicts the various ways we enjoy coconuts through the changing seasons in the island of Leyte. At the hour of bedtime, nothing enchants a child…
By: Olive Beaupré Miller From Mother Goose to Shakespeare, this edition of Story Time from the acclaimed My Book House series assembles the beloved nursery rhymes, chants, and children's poetry of many cultures. Colorful illustrations add imaginative zest to Japanese lullabies, American Indian songs, Russian rhymes, and other folklore favorites. Readers of all ages will delight in the tales and verse of Robert…
PAGTULOG NA, NENE: A Hiligaynon Lullaby Illustrated by: Hermes Alegre If you loved Hermes Alegre’s art in BAHAY KUBO (1993), you’ll love his mother and child paintings against vivid countryside backdrops in his new picture book, PAGTULOG NA, NENE (2017). “Pagtulog na, Nene” is a gentle lullaby from the Hiligaynon-speaking people of Panay Island in western Visayas, Philippines. The name “Nene”…
PAKITONG-KITONG: A Cebuano Folk Song Illustrated by: Harry Monzon How hard is it to catch a river crab? Harry Monzon interprets the well-loved children’s song, “Pakitong-kitong” as a journey on a fishing boat navigating through the river while trying to catch the little creatures living in the lush mangrove forests of Cebu. Give the Gift of Song! At the hour of…
POK POK ALIMPAKO, A Maranao Folk Song Illustrated by: Liza Flores "Pok Pok Alimpako" is a game song in which children stack their fists, building an imaginary staircase to the moon and stars. Taking inspiration from the delicately intricate okir motifs in Maranao traditional art, Liza Flores used paper cutouts to weave a whimsical journey. At the hour of bedtime, nothing enchants a child like…
PONG PONG GUINATBONG, An Ilocano Folk Song Illustrated by: Danielle V. Florendo "Pong Pong Guinatbong" is a game song created for the amusement of babies. With lyrics that speak of the joy in cooking and eating the Ilokano pinakbet, Danielle illustrates the scrumptious flavors one can savor from the traditional earthen kitchen. At the hour of bedtime, nothing enchants a child like the joy of a well-loved folk…