By: Andrew Lang It is almost impossible to envision what childhood would be like without the enchanting world of fairyland. Three-headed trolls, horses that carry their masters up mountains of glass, giants and dwarfs, monsters and magicians, fairies and ogres — these are the companions who will thrill young boys and girls of all lands and all times, as Andrew Lang's…
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.
By: Andrew Lang Roumania, Japan, Serbia, Lithuania, Africa, Portugal, and Russia are among the sources of these 35 stories that tell of a haunted forest, chests of gold coins, a magical dog, and a man who outwits a dragon. Perhaps the best English versions available of these classic stories. 74 illustrations. Reprint of the first 1901 edition.
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…
By: Charles Kingsley, Jessie Willcox Smith Shamed by his grimy appearance in the presence of an immaculate little girl, ten-year-old Tom — an ill-treated London chimney-sweep — promptly runs away. Diving into a river, he enters a magical underwater world of fairies and other whimsical creatures who teach him about truth, mercy, justice, courage, and other virtues. Although Charles Kingsley's fable can…
Written by Grace Chong Illustrated by Sergio Bumatay III Shoes! Shoes! Shoes! She gives only shoes. No wonder people call Mrs. Eva Cruz “Mrs. Shoes.” It’s Eva’s special secret. Read on, and see if you can discover the answer! First Prize Winner in the Short Story for Children category of the 2011 Palanca Awards for Literature.
By: Stephen J. McKenna, Lewis Copeland, Lawrence W. Lamm This outstanding compendium of 292 great speeches contains addresses from nearly every historical era and nation, from the formal orations of ancient Greece and the speeches of Julius Caesar, to modern-day addresses by Nelson Mandela, Ronald Regan and Václav Havel. Among the memorable speeches included here are Pericles' funeral oration, St. Bernard's advocacy of…
By: Andrew Lang The Yellow Fairy Book is a wonderful collection of tales from all over the world. There are such familiar old favorites as the "Story of the Emperor's New Clothes," "The Tinder-box," "How to Tell a True Princess," and "The Nightingale." There are less familiar tales by Madame d'Aulnoy and from the collections of Andersen and Grimm. Many tales…
Tinola ni Nanay Words by Maloi Salumbides Illustrations by Felix Mago Miguel (This book is written in Filipino) Matagal nang nahiwalay si Caloy sa kanyang Nanay. Kung kaya’t para sa kanyang kaarawan, naghanda si Caloy ng espesyal na regalo na ibibigay sa pinakamamahal na ina. (It’s been a long time since Caloy has lived with his mother. On her birthday, Caloy prepares…
Written by Luis P. Gatmaitan, M.D. Illustrated by Marcus Nada (Note: This book is written in English with parallel Filipino text) Playful Zikki is so curious about sharp objects. But what will happen when Zikki accidentally cuts himself? Tackle the basics of the human body and promote good health through stories! “Tito Dok” Luis Gatmaitan, MD makes medical concepts fun…
Written by Luis P. Gatmaitan, M.D. Illustrated by Jason Moss (Note: This book is written in English with parallel Filipino text) Tricia’s story counters popular myths about sore eyes. Kids will learn proper ways to prevent and treat it. Tackle the basics of the human body and promote good health through stories! “Tito Dok” Luis Gatmaitan, MD makes medical concepts fun…
Written by Luis P. Gatmaitan, M.D. Illustrated by Redge Abos (Note: This book is written in English with parallel Filipino text) Sneezing might mean you are catching a cold. But why do we catch colds? And how? And what do we need to do to avoid getting a cold? All these will be answered by this story from Tito Dok. Tackle…
