By: Rudyard Kipling Among the most popular children's books ever written, The Jungle Book (1894) comprises a series of stories about Mowgli, a boy raised in the jungle by a family of wolves after a tiger has attacked and driven off his parents. Threatened throughout much of his young life by the dreaded tiger Shere Khan, Mowgli is protected by his adoptive family…
By: Washington Irving The quintessential American writer, Washington Irving emerged as the country's first popular author with such beloved nineteenth-century short stories as "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and "Rip Van Winkle." These highly entertaining fiction masterpieces reveal Irving's unique mastery at portraying the landscapes and culture of early America. This modestly priced edition includes both of these Irving landmarks, as…
By: Andrew Lang "Admirable series of photographic reprints of the first editions. . . . Altogether very good value." — New York Review of Books. Over 30 tales from Portugal, Ireland, Wales, and points East and West, among them "The Brown Bear of Norway," "The Enchanted Deer," "The Story of a Very Bad Boy," and "The Brownie of the Lake." 51 illustrations.…
The Love of Lam-ang Retelling by Virgilio S. Almario Illustrations by Albert Gamos The legendary tales about Lam-ang are popular in the Ilocos region. The oldest written story in verse is said to have been written by the blind poet Pedro Bukaneg, who lived in the late 16th century. The following story tells of how Lam-ang wins the love of…
A classic tale by Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo When a fortuneteller's tent appears in the market square of the city of Baltese, orphan Peter Augustus Duchene knows the questions that he needs to ask: Does his sister still live? And if so, how can he find her? The fortuneteller's mysterious answer (an elephant! An elephant will lead him there!) sets…
A classic tale by Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo. Once, in a house on Egypt Street, there lived a china rabbit named Edward Tulane. The rabbit was very pleased with himself, and for good reason: he was owned by a girl named Abilene, who adored him completely. And then, one day, he was lost. . . . Kate DiCamillo takes us…
The Monkey and the Turtle Written by: José Rizal Illustrated by: José Rizal When Monkey and Turtle spy a banana tree floating down the river, they take it ashore and cut it in half. Monkey grabs the leafy top half for himself, while the Turtle is left with the trunk and its roots. What follows is a classic fable of cunning and…
By: Andrew Lang The Olive Fairy Book includes unusual stories from Turkey, India, Denmark, Armenia, the Sudan, and the pen of Anatole France. But all of the stories are told in the common language of the fairy tale, and their heroes — the Green Knight who is saved by a soup made from nine snakes, the lovely Dorani who flies every night…
It is almost impossible to envision what childhood would be like without the enchanting world of fairyland. Old witches in cloaks of gold, giants that turn into dwarfs, tears that become birds, monsters and magicians, ogres and fairies — these are the companions who thrill boys and girls of all lands and times, as Andrew Lang’s phenomenally successful collections of…
The Pilgrim's Progress (Calla Edition) By: Frederick Rhead, John Bunyan, Louis Rhead, George Rhead Universally known for its simplicity, vigor, and beauty of language, this captivating Christian allegory of man's religious journey follows a pilgrim as he travels the hazardous road to the Celestial City. This collectible hardcover masterfully re-creates the most glorious edition ever published of Bunyan's influential 17th-century classic. Louis Rhead…
By: Andrew Lang Forty-one Japanese, Scandinavian, and Sicilian tales: "The Snow-Queen," "The Cunning Shoemaker," "The Two Brothers," "The Merry Wives," "The Man without a Heart," and more. All the stories are narrated in the clear, lively prose for which Lang was famous and are considered to be the very best English versions available. Includes 69 illustrations. Reprint of the first 1897…
The Playful Genius This book draws us into the life of the extraordinary scholar, Father Horacio de la Costa, SJ. It takes us into his adolescent journey of self-discovery, when he decided to become a priest. This sets him on the path to becoming a brilliant history teacher and writer, and in his spare time, even a builder of model…
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…
