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The Myths and Legends of the Philippines: A Seek and Find Reference Book
This is the 2nd in a 3-part series of Seek and Find reference books – succeeding The Fabulous Fiestas of the Philippines. In this book, read 10 myths and legends from the Philippines against the backdrop of the country’s main island groups (Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao). As children read the stories, and look at the colorful illustrations, they will also learn about the cultures from which these myths and legends originated, and more about the Philippines’ history and culture.Retold, reinterpreted, and illustrated by Alexandra Romualdez Broekman, with edits from Michael Gino M. Victorio, this book comes with free online study guides and activities for parents and educators to use as well. “Myths, legends, and folktales give us a window into the past – how people thought about, made sense of, learned from, and imagined their world around them. In this book of carefully selected stories, we hope to share the colorful, diverse, and rich cultures and stories of pre-colonial, and Christianized Philippines with you.”