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…
Written in Filipino with parallel English translation. Checkup Time, Adam at Audrey! is the third book in a new series on health for pre-schoolers. The Oki Dok series addresses the health and hygiene issues of young children. Written by popular children’s book author, Luis “Tito Dok” Gatmaitan. Tito Dok joins the young children in discovering the wonders and workings of their…
Oki Dok: Mapili sa Pagkain si Aryn! (Aryn is a Picky Eater!) The Oki Dok series addresses the health and hygiene issues of young children. Written by popular children’s book author, Luis “Tito Dok” Gatmaitan. Tito Dok joins young children in discovering the wonders and workings of their bodies. BLURB “Ayoko niyan!” reklamo lagi ni Aryn na mapili sa pagkain.…
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…
Papel de Liha Story by Ompong Remigio Illustrations by Beth Parrocha Doctolero First Prize – 1995 Don Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature, Short Story for Children 1996 National Book Award for Best Children’s Book This story is a tribute to the strength of a mother. Her hands are rough because of the many household chores, but soften and lighten when…
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…
Written by Luis P. Gatmaitan, M.D. Illustrated by Beth Parrocha-Doctolero (Note: This story is written in Filipino with parallel English text) The father of Karina and Susie is a shoemaker. But only Karina gets to wear the shoes that he makes. “Sorry, Bunso, you will never know how it feels like to wear the beautiful shoes our Tatay makes…” Karina whispers…
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.
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 Jhun-Jhun, Noong Bago Ideklara ang Batas Militar Story by Augie Rivera Illustrations by Brian Vallesteros Jhun-jhun likes playing with his friends, but he would also like to know where his older brother goes. What is he going to learn about what is happening in the streets? Mahilig si Jhun-Jhun maglaro kasama ang kaniyang mga kaibigan ngunit gusto rin niyang malaman…
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…
