By: Charles Dickens, Arthur Rackham Rich in the imagery of nineteenth-century England, this literary classic celebrates a return to old-fashioned Christmas festivities while examining the crisis in one man's personal life. One of the most famous characters in literary history, Ebenezer Scrooge is the "grasping old sinner" who finds redemption after witnessing scenes from his life in which his greed, self-interest, and…
A Wonder Book for Girls and Boys by Nathaniel Hawthorne Literature Delightful retelling of six Greek myths to a crowd of energetic youngsters by a master storyteller. Includes The Gorgon’s Head, The Golden Touch, The Paradise of Children, The Three Golden Apples, and The Miraculous Pitcher. Ages 8-12
Referring to Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, H. L. Mencken noted that his discovery of this classic American novel was "the most stupendous event of my whole life"; Ernest Hemingway declared that "all modern American literature stems from this one book," while T. S. Eliot called Huck "one of the permanent symbolic figures of fiction, not unworthy to take a place with Ulysses,…
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…
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…
Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery Life is forever changed at Green Gables, a tranquil farm on Canada's Prince Edward Island, with the arrival of a redheaded chatterbox named Anne. The spirited, precocious 11-year-old orphan finds "scope for imagination" everywhere she looks, transforming the lives of Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert, her elderly guardians, with her merry doings and…
Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare by Edith Nesbit Twenty stories from Shakespeare retold in lively prose. The author makes the complex language of Shakespeare's greatest plays accessible to young children by relating the stories that form the core of the plays. Her graceful, vivid retellings are the perfect introduction to Shakespeare's works. Ages 6-12
Ben Hur: A Tale of the Christ Betrayed by his best friend and enslaved by the Romans, Judah Ben-Hur seeks revenge but instead finds redemption through his encounters with Jesus Christ. Generations have thrilled to the sacred destiny of the mighty charioteer Ben-Hur, whose enduring tale began as a bestselling 1880 novel that later inspired equally popular stage and film…
By: R. K. Gordon One of the most universally studied of the English classics, Beowulf is considered the finest heroic poem in Old English. Written ten centuries ago, it celebrates the character and exploits of Beowulf, a young nobleman of the Geats, a people of southern Sweden. Beowulf first rescues the royal house of Denmark from two marauding monsters, then returns…
Bilang mga guro, lubos ang pagpapahalaga ng mga may-akda ng seryeng BINHI sa pagtatamo ng tama at angkop na edukasyon ng mga batang mag-aaral na Pilipino. Samantala, isinaalang-alang din sa paghahanda ng bawat level ng serye ang layuning maging katuwang ng mga kapuwa gurong nagtuturo ng Filipino sa pagpupunla ng pundasyon at pagpapayabong ng mga kaalaman, kasanayan, at pagpapahalagang magagamit…
Bilang mga guro, lubos ang pagpapahalaga ng mga may-akda ng seryeng BINHI sa pagtatamo ng tama at angkop na edukasyon ng mga batang mag-aaral na Pilipino. Samantala, isinaalang-alang din sa paghahanda ng bawat level ng serye ang layuning maging katuwang ng mga kapuwa gurong nagtuturo ng Filipino sa pagpupunla ng pundasyon at pagpapayabong ng mga kaalaman, kasanayan, at pagpapahalagang magagamit…
Bilang mga guro, lubos ang pagpapahalaga ng mga may-akda ng seryeng BINHI sa pagtatamo ng tama at angkop na edukasyon ng mga batang mag-aaral na Pilipino. Samantala, isinaalang-alang din sa paghahanda ng bawat level ng serye ang layuning maging katuwang ng mga kapuwa gurong nagtuturo ng Filipino sa pagpupunla ng pundasyon at pagpapayabong ng mga kaalaman, kasanayan, at pagpapahalagang magagamit…
Bilang mga guro, lubos ang pagpapahalaga ng mga may-akda ng seryeng BINHI sa pagtatamo ng tama at angkop na edukasyon ng mga batang mag-aaral na Pilipino. Samantala, isinaalang-alang din sa paghahanda ng bawat level ng serye ang layuning maging katuwang ng mga kapuwa gurong nagtuturo ng Filipino sa pagpupunla ng pundasyon at pagpapayabong ng mga kaalaman, kasanayan, at pagpapahalagang magagamit…
Written by: Michelline Suarez, Joonee Garcia, Divine Reyes Illustrated by: Benjor Catindig Some people say that “money talks.” We agree! Our coins and bills tell us a lot about what is special about our country and people. In this book we give you the bottom line on how money was invented, how it came to our shores, how it’s made, and why…
Author Lanaya Gore and illustrator Twila Farmer have brought the story of Charlotte Mason and her educational ideas to life in this vibrant, beautiful picture book. The seemingly ordinary teacher living in Victorian England inspired an extraordinary movement in education, first in her own time, and now in ours. Untold numbers of children around the world are learning according to…
Queen of Egypt at the age of eighteen, Cleopatra's passion was to untie the world under Egyptian rule. Legendary leaders risked their kingdoms to win her heart, and her epic life has inspired countless tales throughout history. A timeless story of love, war, and ambition, this pictorial biography from acclaimed author/illustrator Diane Stanley is sure to entertain and educate. This nonfiction…
Detective Boys of Masangkay: Ang Closed-door Mystery Story by Bernalyn Hapin Sastrillo Illustrations by Borg Sinaban Mayor Dacanay died on the same day that Uno, Junior, and Thirdy were named Junior Detectives in the town of Valenciano. The Mayor was found in his office, with the windows and doors closed. There was no way the suspect could have entered. For Uno,…
Ibong Adarna Retelling by Virgilio S. Almario Illustrations by Jordan Santos Three princes went on a journey to catch the elusive and enchanting Adarna bird, to cure the sickness of their father, the King. One of the best known Filipino folk stories, Ibong Adarna is filled with adventure and magic. Tatlong prinsipe ang naglakbay upang hulihin ang mailap at kabigha-bighaning ibong Adarna, upang malunasan…
Iliad for Boys and Girls by Alfred Church Vigorous retelling of Homer's Iliad, relating the incidents of the great siege of Troy, from the quarrel of the chiefs to the ransoming of Hector's body. Suitable for ages 8 and up.
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.
When Professor Lidenbrock discovers a 16th-century manuscript that reveals a route to the earth's core, he can't resist the chance to investigate. Together with his whiz-kid nephew and an Icelandic guide, the professor heads for the crater of an extinct volcano. Tension builds as the trio descends: What bizarre creatures may lurk below? Will the supplies last, and how will…
Kung Bakit ang Pinya ay May 100 na Mata (A Folktale Collection in Filipino) Written by: Neni Sta. Romana-Cruz Illustrated by: Felix Mago Miguel 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.
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…
Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang, Vol. 1 Written by: Severino Reyes Illustrated by: Felix Mago Miguel Tahanan’s popular edition of Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang. Fall into the company of scorned mermaids, talking skeletons, princes cursed and transformed and other unforgettable characters inhabiting stories of adventure, humor, and romance. Bask in the literary universe of Severino Reyes, who first published the much-beloved…
Mga Tala sa Dagat Written by Annette Acacio Flores Translated by Nanoy Rafael Love has blossomed between a princess and a fisherman. A boy has to sacrifice his playtime and schooling, to become the best fisherman in town. All of this is bound by a promise, a promise about a giant sea, baring stories and stars. This is the story…