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 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…
Referring to Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, H. L. Mencken noted that his discovery of this classic American novel was "the most stupendous event of my whole life"; Ernest Hemingway declared that "all modern American literature stems from this one book," while T. S. Eliot called Huck "one of the permanent symbolic figures of fiction, not unworthy to take a place with Ulysses,…
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.
Anina ng mga Alon Written by Eugene Evasco 2002 National Book Award, Best Young Adult Literature Anina is a Badjao, growing up in the company of the sea. Like a friend, she knows its songs and moods by heart. In her youth, she has come to look for herself in the complicated world surrounding her. But what it is to be…
ANTONIO LUNA: Great Lives Series Written by: Vivencio R. Jose 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.
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.
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…
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…
Ben Hur: A Tale of the Christ Betrayed by his best friend and enslaved by the Romans, Judah Ben-Hur seeks revenge but instead finds redemption through his encounters with Jesus Christ. Generations have thrilled to the sacred destiny of the mighty charioteer Ben-Hur, whose enduring tale began as a bestselling 1880 novel that later inspired equally popular stage and film…
Written by: Sylvia Mendez Ventura 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.
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…
Botong Francisco - Art Appreciation Portfolio Learn how to appreciate art and beauty and teach the habits of observation and attention through art appreciation studies. Portfolio includes (10) 12.5″x9.5″ art work by Botong Francisco and a ‘Picture Talk’ guide for parents and teachers.
By: Thomas Bulfinch First published in 1855, Bulfinch's Mythology has introduced generations of readers to the great myths of Greece and Rome, as well as time-honored legends of Norse mythology, medieval, and chivalric tales, Oriental fables, and more. Readers have long admired Bulfinch's versions for the skill with which he wove various versions of a tale into a coherent whole, the vigor of…
By: Thomas Bulfinch Here, in a dazzling panoply, are the legendary figures from the age of chivalry: King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, Robin Hood, Richard the Lionhearted and his crusaders, and a host of other famous and lesser-known characters. This collection includes tales from Camelot, dramatic narratives from The Mabinogion, and stories of the noble warriors of English…
By: Rudyard Kipling At the start of Captains Courageous, one of literature's most beloved stories of the sea, a spoiled rich boy is literally swept away — dashed overboard from an ocean liner. Luckily, young Harvey Cheyne is rescued by a passing fishing vessel. As it turns out, Harvey's apparent misfortune in tumbling from a life of pampered luxury into the humble company…
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…
Learn how to appreciate art and beauty and teach the habits of observation and attention through art appreciation studies. Portfolio includes (6) 12.5″x9.5″ art work by Claude Monet and a ‘Picture Talk’ guide for parents and teachers.
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…
Story by Yvette Fernandez Illustrations by Abi Goy This is the story of how Vice President Leni Robredo grew up to be the person she is--from a child watching the dancing waters in Naga to the second highest position in the nation.
ED-EDDOY: An Ifugao Folk Song Illustrated by: Kora Dandan Albano Sang in the language of Kiangan Tuwali, “Ed-Eddoy” is a tribute to the blessings of abundance showered on the Ifugao people. Kora Dandan Albano illustrates in careful detail the rich traditions of living in the rice terraces. Give the Gift of Song! At the hour of bedtime, nothing enchants parents and…
EMILIO AGUINALDO: Great Lives Series Written by: Elmer A Ordoñez 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.
Numbers surround us. Just try to make it through a day without using any. It’s impossible: telephone numbers, calendars, volume settings, shoe sizes, speed limits, weights, street numbers, microwave timers, TV channels, and the list goes on and on. The many advancements and branches of mathematics were developed through the centuries as people encountered problems and relied upon math to…
Learn how to appreciate art and beauty and teach the habits of observation and attention through art appreciation studies. Portfolio includes (8) 12.5″x9.5″ art work by Fabian dela Rosa and a 'Picture Talk' guide for parents and teachers.
by Hans Christian Andersen By: Hans Christian Andersen, Harry Clarke This beautifully designed treasury gathers Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved fairy tales in a gilt-stamped, hardcover volume, abundantly illustrated by full-color and black-and-white images by Golden Age master Harry Clarke. Offering such classics as "The Snow Queen," "The Nightingale," and "The Wild Swan," this masterful collection showcases Clarke's peerless artistry…
By: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Throughout the annals of literature there is one detective who reigns supreme — Mr. Sherlock Holmes of 221B Baker Street, London. From that celebrated address, Holmes and his friend Dr. Watson set out to solve the most difficult cases and bring to justice the master criminals of Victorian England. Now readers can enjoy the crime-solving exploits…
Flora de Filipinas – Art Appreciation Portfolio Learn how to appreciate art and beauty and teach the habits of observation and attention through art appreciation studies. Portfolio includes (8) 12.5″x9.5″ art work by Father Manuel Blanco and a ‘Picture Talk’ guide for parents and teachers.
Florante at Laura Written by Francisco Balagtas With annotations by Virgilio S. Almario BAGONG SALIKSIK sa pagtuklas ng tototong teksto ni Balagtas, batay sa masinop na pagsusuri sa pinakamatandang edisyon ng Florante at Laura noong ika-19 siglo. BAGONG PAGPAPAHALAGA sa kadakilaan ni Balagtas bilang makata at sa tunay na kabuluhan ng kaniyang obra maestra sa henerasyon nina Rizal at Bonifacio.…
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.
Halo-Halo Histories 1 | A LOLONG TIME AGO: A Prehistory of the Philippines Written by: Michelline Suarez, Joonee Garcia, Divine Reyes Illustrated by: Benjor Catindig Who doesn’t love a good story? That’s what HIS-story means — the story of us! Our prehistoric lolos and lolas were cool, interesting, and clever folks. Meet them and our country’s first families up close in this…
"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…
Iliad for Boys and Girls by Alfred Church Vigorous retelling of Homer's Iliad, relating the incidents of the great siege of Troy, from the quarrel of the chiefs to the ransoming of Hector's body. Suitable for ages 8 and up.
INDIO BRAVO: The Story of Jose Rizal Written by: Asuncion Lopez-Rizal Bantug with Sylvia Mendez Ventura Illustrated by: Benedicto "BenCab" Cabrera As a young girl, Asuncion Lopez-Bantug Rizal sat on her uncle Paciano’s lap and asked him to tell her stories abut his brother, Jose. Ms. Bantug, the granddaughter of Rizal’s elder sister Narcisa, was her family’s journalist and chronicler. Fondly nicknamed…
Learn how to appreciate art and beauty and teach the habits of observation and attention through art appreciation studies. Portfolio includes (9) 12.5″x9.5″ art work by José Honorato Lozano and a ‘Picture Talk’ guide for parents and teachers.
Written by: Sylvia Mendez Ventura 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.
When Professor Lidenbrock discovers a 16th-century manuscript that reveals a route to the earth's core, he can't resist the chance to investigate. Together with his whiz-kid nephew and an Icelandic guide, the professor heads for the crater of an extinct volcano. Tension builds as the trio descends: What bizarre creatures may lurk below? Will the supplies last, and how will…
JUAN LUNA: Great Lives Series Written by: Carlos Quirino 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.
KAISA-ISA NIYAN: A Maguindanaon Folk Song Illustrated by: Fran Alvarez The drawings of Fran Alvarez evoke the joy of finding harmony in the counting song, “Kaisa-isa Niyan.” Sang in the Maguindanaon language, it teaches children simple rhythms that can be played on the kulintang ensemble. Give the Gift of Song! At the hour of bedtime, nothing enchants parents and children like…
By: Rudyard Kipling The son of an Irish soldier, Kim doesn’t really fit in with the other residents of his native Lahore or among India's British transplants. The 13-year-old orphan struggles to find an identity for himself, while living hand-to-mouth in the streets. When he's befriended by a Tibetan monk, Kim becomes the elderly lama's disciple and joins the quest to…
King Arthur: Tales from the Round Table A ruler said to be the model of goodness over evil and a formidable comrade in the ever-present struggle between right and wrong, the figure of King Arthur of England prevails at the heart of the Arthurian legends. The myths surrounding his reign have been recounted in endless tales. This collection includes thirteen of…
Kung Bakit ang Pinya ay May 100 na Mata (A Folktale Collection in Filipino) Written by: Neni Sta. Romana-Cruz Illustrated by: Felix Mago Miguel Enchanting Philippine folktales told in our mother tongue. This gift set can be your child's introduction to the Filipino culture while practicing reading in Filipino.
Jo March, the tomboy heroine of Little Women, has grown up! She returns in this beloved sequel as a young woman with a family of her own. Jo and her husband, Professor Bhaer, open their hearts (and their home) to educate and care for a handful of rowdy yet well-meaning youngsters. Plumfield, the school where the boys learn "how to help themselves…
This American classic is as fresh and meaningful today as it was when it was first written in the 19th century. Largely based on the author's own childhood, Little Women is a timeless tale of the four young March sisters — Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy — who grow to maturity in their mother's tender but strong care. As different in their…
LUBI-LUBI, A Waray Folk Song Illustrated by: Happy Garaje "Lubi-Lubi" is a song also called "An Mga Bulan" (The Months). This Waray version celebrates the pleasures of eating native food year round and Happy Garaje charmingly depicts the various ways we enjoy coconuts through the changing seasons in the island of Leyte. At the hour of bedtime, nothing enchants a child…
Learn how to appreciate art and beauty and teach the habits of observation and attention through art appreciation studies. Portfolio includes (6) 12.5″x9.5″ art work by Mary Cassatt and a ‘Picture Talk’ guide for parents and teachers.
Mga Tala sa Dagat Written by Annette Acacio Flores Translated by Nanoy Rafael Love has blossomed between a princess and a fisherman. A boy has to sacrifice his playtime and schooling, to become the best fisherman in town. All of this is bound by a promise, a promise about a giant sea, baring stories and stars. This is the story…
Idea and text by Equipo Plantel Illustrations by Joan Negrescolor Paano nga ba mabuhay sa lipunang nahahati ang mga uri? Kabilang ang librong ito sa Aklat ng Salin, mga pilîng aklat pambatà mula sa ibáng bayan na nagsasalaysay ng mga karanasang lalo pang makapagpapayaman sa balon ng sensibilidad at kaalaman ng mga batàng Filipino. Layunin din nitóng mapalawak ang karanasang pangkultura ng mga mambabasá sa pamamagitan…
By: J. Meade Falkner This rollicking tale of smugglers, hidden treasure, and a wandering ghost casts the same kind of gripping spell as Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and other adventure classics. Set in an English village during the 1750s, it tells of an orphan boy who discovers a dangerous secret down in a church crypt, which results in a series of perilous encounters on…
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: Ruth Stiles Gannett, Ruth Chrisman Gannett When Elmer Elevator tells a stray cat about his dream of being able to fly, he learns of a captive dragon on Wild Island. The dragon has been forced by the jungle residents to serve as their shuttle across a wide river — and anyone who rescues the dragon from its cruel captors might be…
Written by Jose Rizal Translated by Virgilio S. Almario 1999 National Book Award for Best Translation Natapos sulatin ni Jose Rizal ang Noli Me Tangere noong Pebrero 21, 1887 sa Berlin at lumabas sa limbagan pagkaraan nang mahigit isang buwan. Noong Agosto 30 sa taon ding iyon, ipinagbawal sa Filipinas ang pag-aari at pagbasa sa naturang nobela, alinsunod sa batas…
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…
Oliver Twist Starved and mistreated, empty bowl in hand, the young hero musters the courage to approach his master, saying, "Please, sir, I want some more." Oliver Twist's famous cry of the heart has resounded with readers since the novel's initial appearance in 1837, and the book remains a popular favorite with fans of all ages. Dickens was no stranger…
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…
PAGTULOG NA, NENE: A Hiligaynon Lullaby Illustrated by: Hermes Alegre If you loved Hermes Alegre’s art in BAHAY KUBO (1993), you’ll love his mother and child paintings against vivid countryside backdrops in his new picture book, PAGTULOG NA, NENE (2017). “Pagtulog na, Nene” is a gentle lullaby from the Hiligaynon-speaking people of Panay Island in western Visayas, Philippines. The name “Nene”…
PAKITONG-KITONG: A Cebuano Folk Song Illustrated by: Harry Monzon How hard is it to catch a river crab? Harry Monzon interprets the well-loved children’s song, “Pakitong-kitong” as a journey on a fishing boat navigating through the river while trying to catch the little creatures living in the lush mangrove forests of Cebu. Give the Gift of Song! At the hour of…
Philippine Blank Map - Medium (13 x 9.5 inches) Best incorporated with Philippine Studies; Mapwork. Large Philippine Blank Map (13 x 19 inches) only available during OLL Workshops/Events.
POK POK ALIMPAKO, A Maranao Folk Song Illustrated by: Liza Flores "Pok Pok Alimpako" is a game song in which children stack their fists, building an imaginary staircase to the moon and stars. Taking inspiration from the delicately intricate okir motifs in Maranao traditional art, Liza Flores used paper cutouts to weave a whimsical journey. At the hour of bedtime, nothing enchants a child like…
Pollyanna When orphaned Pollyanna Whittier comes to live with her stern maiden aunt, the entire town of Beldingsville is affected by the bubbly nature of this lively eleven-year-old. Not only is she perpetually cheerful, she also brightens the lives of everyone she meets. How does Pollyanna manage to be so eternally optimistic? How does she spread her bright outlook among…
PONG PONG GUINATBONG, An Ilocano Folk Song Illustrated by: Danielle V. Florendo "Pong Pong Guinatbong" is a game song created for the amusement of babies. With lyrics that speak of the joy in cooking and eating the Ilokano pinakbet, Danielle illustrates the scrumptious flavors one can savor from the traditional earthen kitchen. At the hour of bedtime, nothing enchants a child like the joy of a well-loved folk…
By: Washington Irving, N.C. Wyeth This charming hardcover collectible will appeal to both admirers of N. C. Wyeth's iconic art and Washington Irving's timeless tale of the Hudson Valley idler who sleeps for 20 years. Wyeth ranks among America's best-known book illustrators, and his nine color plates and numerous other black-and-white illustrations make this a book to treasure. A Calla Edition, originally…
By: Washington Irving Travel back in time to the days before the American Revolution, when Dutch settlers populated the little towns along the Hudson River and ghosts roamed the mountains and river valleys. In "Rip Van Winkle," a henpecked husband escapes his nagging wife by wandering the Catskills, where he encounters some mysterious mountain men and tastes a strange brew with…
By: Howard Pyle, Paul Creswick, N.C. Wyeth Generation after generation, young imaginations find their way to Sherwood Forest to join Robin Hood and his merry men in the fellowship of the greenwood and the fight against injustice. Readers of all ages will delight in this deluxe hardcover volume, which presents the Scribner's Classic edition by Paul Creswick and its brilliant color plates by…
By: Daniel Defoe You would never guess that this novel was published nearly 300 years ago — the exploits of its hero remain fresh and exciting, and even those who have never read the book recognize the name Robinson Crusoe as a synonym for a desert-island castaway. This Evergreen edition offers young readers a chance to get swept away by one of literature's most memorable…
Salawikain, Kawikaan, at Bugtong sa Pilipinas Paz M. Belvez Narito ang isang kalipunan ng mga salawikain, kawikaan at bugtong na sariling atin na pagkakapulutan ng aral, gabay, kasiyahan, at inspirasyon sa pamumuhay at pakikitungo sa kapwa.
Si Agni at ang Ulan Story by Dora Sales Illustrations by Enrique Flores Filipino translation by Alvin Ringgo C. Reyes Kapag mahirap ka, imbisibol ka. Hindi nakikita. Walang nakakapansin. Alam na alam ito ni Agni, isang batang maghapong nagtatrabaho sa isang labahan sa Bombay. Bawat kuskos ni Agni, may katapat na pangarap: makatikim ng maraming klase ng pagkain, makapaglakbay sa iba't ibang…
Si Dru at ang Kuwento ng Limang Kaharian Written by Clara Ng Illustrated by Renata Owen Translated by Nanoy Rafael A feisty young girl finds herself lost in a world of five sad kings. A powerful tree will help her find her way home. Join Dru in her adventures through give fantastic kingdoms. Isang palaaway na batang babae ang napadpad sa mundo…
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.…
SinoBayani? JOSÉ RIZAL! A Halo-Halo Espesyal Book 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.…
SUPREMO: The Story of Andres Bonifacio Written by: Sylvia Mendez Ventura Illustrated by: Egai Fernandez You may think of Andres Bonifacio as a bolo-wielding figure, rallying his comrades to battle. Or you may have joined the popular debate over who deserves to be the national hero–is it Jose Rizal, the well-to-do doctor who sought peaceful reforms with Mother Spain? Or does the…
TEODORA ALONSO: Great Lives Series Written by: Ambeth R. Ocampo Cover 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.
By: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Venture back in time to Victorian London to join literature's greatest detective team — the brilliant Sherlock Holmes and his devoted assistant, Dr. Watson — as they investigate a dozen of their best-known cases. Originally published in 1892, this is the first and best collection of stories about the legendary sleuth. It's also the least expensive…
Like most boys, Tom Sawyer would rather play hooky than go to school. But Tom's lively imagination and thirst for adventure lead him into the most extraordinary situations, from a search for buried treasure to the accidental witness of a murder in a graveyard. All of his exploits — tricking his pals into whitewashing a fence, sharing his medicine with…
By: G. K. Chesterton Father Brown, an ordinary priest whose unremarkable exterior conceals extraordinary crime-solving ability, is celebrated for his solutions to metaphysical mysteries, a genre perfected by his creator, G. K. Chesterton. More than lighthearted comedies built around puzzling crimes, these superbly written tales contain deeply perceptive philosophical reflections. The Innocence of Father Brown (1911) was the first collection of stories…
By: Ken Hultgren "You'll learn everything there is to learn about drawing animals." — Collectors' Corner This thoughtful and incisive guidebook, written by a former animator for Walt Disney Studios, will help artists at many skill levels improve their ability to draw a wide variety of animal forms both realistically and as caricatures. You'll learn why the author considers construction, action…
The Best Philippine Short Stories Written by: Estrella Alfon, Lilia Pablo Amansec, Francisco Arcellana, et al.An Anthology of Philippine Fiction in English The modern form of the short story is magnificently showcased in this anthology of fifty selections in English written by Filipinos in the last century. Edited by literary critic Isagani R. Cruz, this collection spans from 1925 to 1998.…
By: Andrew Lang It is almost impossible to envision what childhood would be like without the enchanting world of fairyland. Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, 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 phenomenally successful collections of stories have…
The Book of Dragons Eight madcap tales of unpredictable dragons ― including one made of ice, another that takes refuge in the General Post Office, and a fire-breathing monster that flies out of an enchanted book and eats an entire soccer team! Marvelous adventure and excitement for make-believers of all ages. 24 illustrations.
By: Andrew Lang Classic collection of 32 less familiar folk tales narrated in clear, lively prose. Different enough to capture all imaginations, the tales are drawn from many different cultures: the American Indians, Australian Bushmen, African Kaffirs, and from Persia, Lapland, Brazil, and India. Includes all of the original 50 illustrations. Reprint of the first 1904 edition.
By: Thornton W. Burgess "An invaluable companion to any child spending a seashore holiday." — New York Herald Tribune Familiar burgess characters Danny Meadow Mouse, Jimmy Skunk, and Reddy Fox explore every nook and cranny of the shoreline and learn first hand about the habits and habitats of spider crabs, sea cucumbers, sand eels, and that strangest of little fishes — the…
By: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle "His career has been a long one," Arthur Conan Doyle notes of his immortal creation, Sherlock Holmes. Doyle made his observation in the 1920s, when the detective had already been thrilling readers for 40 years, and he modestly attributed his hero's success to "the patience and loyalty of the British public." Nearly a century later, the fictional sleuth continues…
By: Michael Faraday One of the greatest experimental scientists of all time, Michael Faraday (1791–1867) developed the first electric motor, electric generator, and dynamo — essentially creating the science of electrochemistry. This book, the result of six lectures he delivered to young students at London’s Royal Institution, concerns another form of energy — candlelight. Faraday titled the lectures "The Chemical History…
By: Andrew Lang It is almost impossible to envision what childhood would be like without the enchanting world of fairyland. Princes and princesses, kings and queens, giants and dwarfs, monsters and magicians, fairies and ogres — these are the companions who thrill young boys and girls of all lands and all times, as Andrew Lang's phenomenally successful collections of stories have…
By: F. Scott Fitzgerald, James Daley Although better known today for his novels, in the 1920s F. Scott Fitzgerald ranked among the top writers of magazine fiction. Fitzgerald represented the dreams and aspirations of the post-World War I generation in his life as well as his works. With his glamorous wife, Zelda, and his cosmopolitan social circle, he projected the perfect image for…
The Flying Friar- Patron Saints and their Amazing Lives by Joseph V. Landy, SJ Illustrated by Frances C. Alcaraz Flying Friar is an interesting anthology of the lives of patron saints. It begins with a foreword about who saints are and how they get dubbed as patron saints. The foreword is a nice reference for us parents for when our…
THE GIRL WHO FELL FROM THE SKY and Other Classic Philippine Legends Written by: Maria Elena Paterno Illustrated by: Albert Gamos “A watershed in Philippine children’s book publishing…The books make an excellent child’s introduction to quality.” —The Sunday Chronicle
Illustrated by Zach Franzen Heather and Picket are extraordinary rabbits with ordinary lives until calamitous events overtake them, spilling them into a cauldron of misadventures. They discover that their own story is bound up in the tumult threatening to overwhelm the wider world. Kings fall and kingdoms totter. Tyrants ascend and terrors threaten. Betrayal beckons, and loyalty is a broken…
By: Andrew Lang It is almost impossible to envision what childhood would be like without the enchanting world of fairyland. Princess Rosanella, The Three Bears, giants and dwarfs, monsters and magicians, fairies and ogres — these are the companions who thrill young boys and girls of all lands and all times, as Andrew Lang's phenomenally successful collections of stories have proved.…
By: Andrew Lang It is almost impossible to envision what childhood would be like without the enchanting world of fairyland. The goat-faced girl, Prunella, the three sons of Hali, giants and dwarfs, monsters and magicians, fairies and ogres—these are the companions who thrill boys and girls of all lands and all times, as Andrew Lang's phenomenally successful collections of stories have…
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 NIGHT MONKEYS: More Palanca Prize Winners for Children Authors: Cyan Abad-Jugo, Luis Katigbak, Nikki Alfar, Raissa Rivera-Falgui, Natasha Vizcarra, Yvette Tan, Honoel Ibardolaza, Lakambini Sitoy, Herb Fondevilla, Celeste Flores-Coscolluela Illustrators: Joel Chua, Brian Vallesteros, Marcus Nada, Pepper Roxas, Beth Parrocha Doctolero, Sergio Bumatay III, Conrad Raquel, Clara Gallardo, Redge Abos, Herb Fondevilla THE NIGHT MONKEYS is Tahanan’s second anthology…
Lively retelling of Homer's Odyssey, telling of the wanderings of Ulysses and his adventures with the giant Cyclops and the enchantress Circe as he makes his way home to his beloved Ithaca. There, after slaying the suitors who have been wooing his wife Penelope, he is reunited with his family after twenty long years.
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…
The Pilgrim's Progress Often rated as important as the Bible as a Christian document, this famous story of man's progress through life in search of salvation remains one of the most entertaining allegories of faith ever written. Set against realistic backdrops of town and country, the powerful drama of the pilgrim's trials and temptations follows him in his harrowing journey…
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…
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…
By: Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch Illustrated by: Edmund Dulac Edmund Dulac was second only to Arthur Rackham in his sensitivity to the world of fairy tales, and his style is at once exotic and elegant. The present edition contains four tales in artful retelling and offering 30 full-page colour plates in Dulac's inimitable style.
The Story of the Amistad by Emma Gelders Sterne This gripping, fast-paced book tells the dramatic story of the epic 1839 voyage of the schooner Amistad and her cargo of Africans bound for slavery in the New World. Under the leadership of Cinque, a young African farmer, the Africans revolt and seize the ship. They start for home, but instead of reaching…
The Story Of The Greeks by Helene A. Guerber Elementary history of Greece, made up principally of stories about persons, giving at the same time a clear idea of the most important events in the ancient world and calculated to enforce the lessons of perseverance, courage, patriotism, and virtue that are taught by the noble lives described. Beginning with the…
The Story of the Romans by Helene A. Guerber Elementary history of Rome, presenting short stories of the great heroes, mythical and historical, from Aeneas and the founding of Rome to the fall of the western empire. Around the famous characters of Rome are graphically grouped the great events with which their names will forever stand connected. Vivid descriptions bring…
The Struggle for Sea Power by M. B. Synge Book IV of the Story of the Worlds series. Focuses on the age of empire and world colonization. The histories of European colonies in America, Australia, South Africa, and India are related. Also covered are the Revolution in America, the French Revolution, and campaigns of Napoleon. Ages 9-18
After days of being tossed and battered by a raging storm, the ship on which the narrator, his wife, and their four sons are passengers smashes against a reef — and the last lifeboat pulls away without them. Next morning, the intrepid, loving little family finds itself cast away on an uninhabited island. Never losing hope, they retrieve what they…
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.
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…
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…
One of the most enduringly popular adventure tales, Treasure Island began in 1881 as a serialized adventure entitled "The Sea-Cook"in the periodical Young Folks. Completed during a stay at Davos, Switzerland, where Stevenson had gone for his health, it was published in 1883 in the form we know today. Set in the eighteenth century, Treasure Island spins a heady tale of piracy, a mysterious treasure map,…
French novelist Jules Verne — "the man who invented the future" — captured and intensified the human impulse to explore the world's hidden regions. This prophetic 1870 adventure novel, centering on a fabulous underwater craft commanded by the brilliant and mysterious Captain Nemo, was written well before the development of the deep-water submarine. Combining marvelous scientific achievements with common, everyday events, the…
By: Dorothy Canfield Fisher Nine-year-old Elizabeth Ann has been raised in the city by loving but overprotective aunts who speak in disapproving whispers of "those horrid Putney cousins." So imagine the child's shock when she's forced to move in with the dreaded country kin. They keep pets in the house! They eat in the kitchen and expect her to walk to school…
Learn how to appreciate art and beauty and teach the habits of observation and attention through art appreciation studies. Portfolio includes (6) 12.5″x9.5″ art work by Vincent Van Gogh and a ‘Picture Talk’ guide for parents and teachers.
A handy reference book for children about architecture by Filipinos for Filipinos. This second edition of What Kids Should Know about Filipino Architecture has been updated and expanded with even more fascinating facts, including Filipino architecture during the pandemic. Isang sangguniang pambata tungkol sa arkitekturang likha ng mga Filipino para sa mga Filipino. Ang ikalawang edisyong ito ay puno ng…
A reference book for children about the different musical instruments of the Philippines. Isang sangguniang pambata tungkol sa iba't ibang instrumentong pangmusika ng Filipinas.
A reference book for children about visual arts and the works of Filipino artists. It also teaches kids how to look at and think about art. Isang sangguniang pambata tungkol sa sining biswal at ang mga likha ng mga artistang Filipino. Tinuturuan din nito ang mga bata kung paano tingnan at pagnilayan ang sining.
World Blank Map – Medium (13 x 9.5 inches) Best incorporated with World History; Mapwork. Large World Blank Map (13 x 19 inches) only available during OLL Workshops/Events.