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…
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…
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…
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.
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
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
BUGTONG, BUGTONG 2: More Filipino Riddles Illustrated by: Daniel Palma Tayona Dala-dala mo siya. Dala-dala ka niya. Sirit? In this charming collection of 57 riddles in Filipino, all eyes are on Oskar, a dog that roams his master’s house and the fields beyond, playfully encountering adventures and objects presented in the form of a riddle. Creator Daniel Palma Tayona’s rich and…
BUGTONG, BUGTONG: Filipino Riddles Illustrated by: Daniel Palma Tayona Over 50 riddles abound in this zany collection of the most popular riddles in Filipino. Categories include parts of the body, fruits, and plants, toys and objects, and animals. Youngsters will enjoy extrapolating the answers from the fun and witty two-liners.
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…
Fifty Famous Stories Retold by James Baldwin World History Tales Includes fifty legendary tales depicting certain romantic episodes in the lives of well-known heroes and famous men, or in the history of a people. Children naturally take a deep interest in such stories. The reading of them will not only give pleasure but will lay the foundation for broader literary…
GABRIELA SILANG: Great Lives Series Written by: Neni Sta. Romana-Cruz 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.
"As a map compresses into a sheet of paper endless combinations of mountain, plain, river, sea, and city, so a timeline reduces to an easily grasped form the course of men's lives, the rise and fall of states and of empires, and the influences which have moulded them." - Winifred Irving, Notes on Making a Timeline When studying history, it…
Home Geography by C. C. Long A series of short lessons on geography designed to awaken and stimulate children's interest in that small part of the earth's surface lying just at their doors. In lesson after lesson children are directed to make their own observations and think about what they have seen, the idea being that from the geographical forms…
Insect Life by Arabella Buckley Sixth volume in the Eyes and No Eyes series, introduces children to insect life by collecting a variety of specimens and then examining them in detail, identifying their parts and observing their life cycles. Includes caterpillars, familiar moths and butterflies, harmful and useful beetles, wasps and bees, flies, ants, and crickets and grasshoppers. Ages 7-12
MOTHER IGNACIA: Great Lives Series Written by: Dulce Festin-Baybay "Tahanan has given Filipino children, as well as their parents, an extraordinary chance to start honoring our national heroes in words as well as in deeds." —The Manila Critics Circle
By: Olive Beaupré Miller From Mother Goose to Shakespeare, this edition of Story Time from the acclaimed My Book House series assembles the beloved nursery rhymes, chants, and children's poetry of many cultures. Colorful illustrations add imaginative zest to Japanese lullabies, American Indian songs, Russian rhymes, and other folklore favorites. Readers of all ages will delight in the tales and verse of Robert…
Nature Stories for Young Readers: Animal Life by Florence Bass The stories aim to give illustrations of some of the varied means of self-protection employed by animals, their methods of home-building and of caring for their young, the transformations they undergo, the adaptability to their surroundings as shown by their coverings, and the tools with which the various animals are…
Story by Xi Zuq Illustrations by Dominic Agsaway 2014 Best Read for Kids, 3rd National Children’s Book Awards Grand Prize Winner – 2013 PBBY-Salanga Prize & 2013 PBBY-Alcala Prize Andoy smiled. This is the beginning of Andrew’s story, which starts at the Heroes Park. He just wanted to draw the statue of Andres Bonifacio when he discovers a few secrets in…
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…
Janner Igiby, his brother, Tink, and their disabled sister, Leeli, are gifted children as all children are, loved well by a noble mother and ex-pirate grandfather. But they will need all their gifts and all that they love to survive the evil pursuit of the venomous Fangs of Dang, who have crossed the dark sea to rule the land with…
Book I of the Story of the World series. Focuses on the civilizations surrounding the Mediterranean Sea from the time of Abraham to the birth of Christ. Brief histories of the Ancient Israelites, Phoenicians, Egyptians, Scythians, Persians, Greeks, and Romans are given, concluding with the conquest of the entire Mediterranean by Rome. Important myths and legends that preceded recorded history…
Reading Literature: Primer by Harriette Taylor Treadwell and Margaret Free Introductory volume in the series of Reading-Literature Readers, whose purpose is to train children in reading and appreciating literature. Contains nine of the best folk tales, true to the original, and yet written in such a simple style that children can quickly begin reading the real story. Ages 4-6
Sampu Pataas, Sampu Pababa Story by Russell Molina Illustrations Conrad Raquel My friend knows how many steps there are on the stairs going to school. He has counted every step to every place he goes. Mak-mak is unique. Numbers are always circling in his thoughts. He has many questions for me—help me answer them! Kabisado ng aking kaibigan ang bilang ng…
Sayaw ng mga Kamay Story by Joanna Que Illustrations by Fran Alvarez Sayaw ng mga Kamay is an uplifting story about a friendship overcoming disability barriers with Filipino Sign Language.
Si Diwayen, Noong Bago Dumating ang mga Espanyol Story by Augie Rivera Illustrations by Paolo Lim Lunhaw and Diwayen are friends. But their fates are just too different: Lunhaw is a princess, while Diwayen is a slave. Will Diwayen ever taste true freedom? Magkaibigan si Lunhaw at si Diwayen. Ngunit sadyang magkaiba ang kanilang kapalaran: prinsesa si Lunhaw habang alipin naman…
Written by Luis P. Gatmaitan, M.D. Illustrated by Raketshop A red blood cell discovers his real worth. Explore with Duglit as he takes you into the inner workings of the human body. Winner of the First Prize in the 1994 Don Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature for Maikling Kuwentong Pambata.
Si Juanito, Noong Panahon ng mga Amerikano Story by Augie Rivera Illustrations by Jomike Tejido When an opportunity came for him to work in America, Juanito’s father didn’t let the chance pass. Is American sugar really so much sweeter? Nang dumating ang pagkakataon na magtrabaho sa Amerika, hindi ito pinalampas ni Juanito at ng kaniyang Tatay. Talaga kayang mas matamis…
Si Mariang Alimango Retelling by Tomas Lacson Illustrations by Onie Millare The Cinderella story is a favorite among Filipino children. In this local version, Mariang Alimango is the beautiful and good orphan saved by a crab. Ang kuwento ni Cinderella ay paborito ng maraming batang Filipino. Sa lokal na bersiyong ito, si Mariang Alimango ang maganda at mabait na ulilang sinagip…
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…
Si Segunda, Noong Panahon ng mga Espanyol Story by Augie Rivera Illustrated by Isabel Roxas Segunda doesn’t want to go to catechism classes. What she wants is to learn to read and count just like Felipe. Will Segunda get her wish? Ayaw ni Segunda pumasok sa katekismo. Ang gusto niya’y matutong magbasa at magbilang tulad ni Felipe. Matutupad kaya ang…
Written by: Divine Reyes, Michelline Suarez, Joonee Garcia Illustrated by: Benjor Catindig What do we know about Rizal? We know he was a hero, we know he wrote a couple of bestselling books, and we know that we have a national park named after him. But way before all of that, he was a kid. Small for his age, skinny and bullied.…
Tales and Customs of the Ancient Hebrews by Eva HerbstAn engaging account of the way the ancient Hebrews lived, through the story of David, the shepherd boy. In clear and simple prose, presents details of the clothing they constructed, the tents they built, the food they harvested, and the music they enjoyed. Additional information about their lives is shared through…
The Bee People by Margaret Morley An attractive introduction to the curious structure, habits, and activities of bees, in which readers learn how the bees' wondrous body parts equip them to gather nectar and pollen, construct the hive, and nurture the young, and how the different kinds of bees interact in the life of the hive. Over one hundred pen…
The Burgess Animal Book for Children by Thornton Burgess To answer Peter Rabbit's questions about his relatives, Old Mother Nature holds a school for the animals every day at sun-up for a month. Encouraging the animals to notice the differences between them and to offer their observations of animal behavior, Old Mother Nature helps them all gain a greater understanding…
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…
A brave mouse, a covetous rat, a wishful serving girl, and a princess named Pea come together in Kate DiCamillo's Newbery Medal–winning tale. Welcome to the story of Despereaux Tilling, a mouse who is in love with music, stories, and a princess named Pea. It is also the story of a rat called Roscuro, who lives in the darkness and…
The Velveteen Rabbit "What is REAL?" a shy stuffed animal asks an older and wiser plaything. Generations of children have found the answer to that vital question in The Velveteen Rabbit: Or, How Toys Become Real, the timeless story of a toy's transformation through the power of love. This gift edition of Margery Williams's beloved classic features enchanting color illustrations by William…
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.
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…
Written by Luis P. Gatmaitan, M.D. Illustrated by Aba Lluch Dalena (Note: This book is written in English with parallel Filipino text) Most kids aren’t mindful of being dirty. Tito Dok shows them how Bolet Bulate can worm her way in and make them sick. Tackle the basics of the human body and promote good health through stories! “Tito Dok” Luis…
Written by Luis P. Gatmaitan, M.D. Illustrated by Sergio Bumatay III (Note: This book is written in English with parallel Filipino text) Tito Dok emphasizes the necessity of a good night’s rest and gives tips on how to enjoy sleep. Tackle the basics of the human body and promote good health through stories! “Tito Dok” Luis Gatmaitan, MD makes medical concepts…
Written by Luis P. Gatmaitan, M.D. Illustrated by Hubert Fucio (Note: This book is written in English with parallel Filipino text) Let Tito Dok take your child on another fascinating tour of the human body! In the newest story from the Mga Kuwento ni Tito Dok series, a pediatrician and award-winning author Luis Gatmaitan explores the tonsils. Know what happens…
Written by Luis P. Gatmaitan, M.D. Illustrated by Francez Alcaraz (Note: This book is written in English with parallel Filipino text) “Tito Dok” Luis Gatmaitan helps parents and children understand the basics of asthma. Learn what triggers asthma attacks and how you can prevent them through the story of Scout Hermie. While on a camping trip, Scout Hermie suffers an asthma attack.…
(Note: This book is written in English with parallel Filipino text) Learn all about the different types of microbes that cause sickness in our bodies. Teach young kids health to protect their bodies and health in a fun but educational way. Tackle the basics of the human body and promote good health through stories! “Tito Dok” Luis Gatmaitan, MD makes…
Written by Luis P. Gatmaitan, M.D. Illustrated by Tristan Yuvienco Poch got scared when he was told that his tummy ache might be caused by appendicitis. Was it because he had been jumping after eating? Or, could it be that he had eaten a lot of tomato and guava seeds? Does he need to undergo surgery? What role does the appendix…