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…
By: Charles Dickens Coldhearted Ebenezer Scrooge has no use for Christmas cheer. He rejects a dinner invitation from his jolly nephew, scolds charity workers, and very begrudgingly allows his clerk a day off. All the warmth and joy of the holiday are humbug to Scrooge until Jacob Marley, his long-dead business partner, pays a call. Marley's spirit is the first in a series…
A First Look at Philippine BIRDS Written by: Maria Elena Paterno Illustrated by: Crispin Dayao, Jr. Acclaimed by The Philippine Star as “extremely handsome books that prove beyond doubt that biology need not be dreary school fare,” Tahanan’s A First Look at… series aims to sharpen a young child’s skill of observation. Only two goals governed the making of these books: to…
A First Look at Philippine FISHES Written by: Maria Elena Paterno Illustrated by: Crispin Dayao, Jr. Acclaimed by The Philippine Star as “extremely handsome books that prove beyond doubt that biology need not be dreary school fare,” Tahanan’s A First Look at… series aims to sharpen a young child’s skill of observation. Only two goals governed the making of these books: to…
A First Look at Philippine FLOWERS Written by: Lolita J. Bulalacao, Ph.D. Illustrated by: Crispin Dayao, Jr. Acclaimed by The Philippine Star as “extremely handsome books that prove beyond doubt that biology need not be dreary school fare,” Tahanan’s A First Look at… series aims to sharpen a young child’s skill of observation. Only two goals governed the making of these books:…
Written by: Lolita J. Bulalacao, Ph.D. Illustrated by: Crispin Dayao, Jr. Acclaimed by The Philippine Star as “extremely handsome books that prove beyond doubt that biology need not be dreary school fare,” Tahanan’s A First Look at… series aims to sharpen a young child’s skill of observation. Only two goals governed the making of these books: to help children understand basic classification…
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
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…
ANDRES BONIFACIO: Great Lives Series Written by: Isagani R. Medina Cover art by: Adrian Panadero The riveting life stories of our Philippine heroes can inspire children, students, and the next generation of community leaders. Share your love of history by bringing home Tahanan’s award-winning Great Lives Library.
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 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.
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…
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…
APOLINARIO MABINI: Great Lives Series Written by: Dr. Stephen A. Latorre Cover art by: Adrian Panadero The riveting life stories of our Philippine heroes can inspire children, students, and the next generation of community leaders. Share your love of history by bringing home Tahanan’s award-winning Great Lives Library.
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…
Atlas of the Philippines The Philippines’ 16 regions illustrated with maps, listings of provinces and cities, statistics on land area and population, locations of economic activity, historical and cultural tidbits, descriptions of cultural and natural landmarks, data on geography and climate and notes on cultural communities.
Awakening of Europe by M. B. Synge Book III of the Story of the World series. Covers the reformation in Germany, the Netherlands, France, and England, as well as the settlement of colonies in America. The rise of England and the Netherlands as sea powers, and the corresponding fall of Spain, as well as the rise of Russia, Austria, and…
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
Bahay ng Marami't Masasayang Tinig Kuwento ni Virgilio S. Almario Guhit ni Kora Dandan-Albano Araw-araw na humaharap sa panganib ng lansangan ang mga batang Badjao tulad ni Palasia na dumayo sa lungsod upang mamalimos. Hanggang sa isang araw, nakarinig si Palasia ng marami't masasayang tinig mula sa isang bahay. Kanino kaya ang mga tinig na iyon? Badjao children like Palasia, who go…
Written & Illustrated by: Adrian Panadero A house is more than just walls, a roof, and a floor. It's a window into the lifestyle and culture of a people. In his stunning new book BAHAY: A Tour of Traditional Filipino Homes, Adrian Panadero pays homage to six iconic architectural structures that represent popular, traditional Filipino dwellings. These pages reveal a fascinating cross-section of the…
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
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…
Birds of the Air by Arabella Buckley Fourth volume in the Eyes and No Eyes series, introduces the youthful reader to bird life, beginning with birds of home and garden and ending with water birds and birds of prey. Children learn how to identify birds, why birds sing songs, how they build nests, lay eggs, and raise their young, where…