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 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…
Noong Unang Panahon Story by Rafaelita S. Valera Illustrations by Ghani Madueño How was the world created? Where did man come from? Read three legends, from the Samal, Ifugaw, and Tagalog and Visayan, that explain the origins of the world and mankind. Paano nilikha ang mundo? Saan nanggaling ang tao? Basahin ang tatlong alamat, mula sa mga Samal, Ifugaw, at Tagalog…
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 Book of Dragons Eight madcap tales of unpredictable dragons ― including one made of ice, another that takes refuge in the General Post Office, and a fire-breathing monster that flies out of an enchanted book and eats an entire soccer team! Marvelous adventure and excitement for make-believers of all ages. 24 illustrations.
THE TERMITE QUEEN and Other Classic Philippine Earth Tales Written by: Sylvia Mendez Ventura Illustrated by: Joanne de León Ten classic folk tales from the Philippines. There are stories of star-crossed lovers, elves, giants and underworlds. It is a fascinating look at the world of the Philippines before the coming of the Spanish.
THE WARRIOR DANCE and Other Classic Philippine Sky Tales Written by: Neni Sta. Romana-Cruz Illustrated by: Mark Justiniani Ten classic folk tales from the Philippines. These fascinating origin tales tell us about how the Philippines began, why the sun follows the moon, how the first rainbow arose and how lightning and thunder came to be. These are magical stories from the mist…
