Detective Boys of Masangkay: Ang Closed-door Mystery Story by Bernalyn Hapin Sastrillo Illustrations by Borg Sinaban Mayor Dacanay died on the same day that Uno, Junior, and Thirdy were named Junior Detectives in the town of Valenciano. The Mayor was found in his office, with the windows and doors closed. There was no way the suspect could have entered. For Uno,…
Detective Boys of Masangkay: Ang Mangkukulam Story by Bernalyn Hapin Sastrillo Illustrations by Borg Sinaban Ate Lotlot's pet cat is missing, and so is Junjun's puppy. Aling Cora's laundry has been stolen. Mang Jimmy's fighting cocks have been killed. The famous Shino Kid has been kidnapped. There is a witch. There is a new girl in town. There are three young…
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…
EDSA Story by Russell Molina Illustrations by Sergio Bumatay III Different sights. Different experiences. What happened in the middle of EDSA? How did the people come together? Let us remember one of the most significant events in our history. Sari-saring makikita. Iba’t ibang karanasan. Ano ang naganap sa gitna ng EDSA? Paano nagkaisa ang taumbayan? Ating balikan ang isa sa pinakamahalagang…
Written by Jose Rizal Translation by Virgilio S. Almario 1999 National Book Award for Best Translation Nasa Brussels si Jose Rizal noong Hunyo 1890 nang balakin niyang isulat ang karugtong ng nobelang Noli Me Tangere. Natapos niya ang El Filibusterismo makalipas ang isang taon sa kabila ng mga paglalakbay at ibang sulatin. Bandang Agosto 1891 nang ipasok ni Rizal ang El Filibusterismo sa isang imprenta…
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.
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…
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…
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.
Grammar-Land (restocking mid-August 2021) by M. L. Nesbitt A singularly ingenious, witty, and amusing attempt to teach some of the elements of grammar by allegory and pictorial illustration. A wonderful introduction to the parts of speech for young and old. Ages 7 - 15
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…
Himagsikang 1896 Written by Virgilio S. Almario Illustrations by Nina Martinez Book design and select illustrations by Asa Montenejo National Artist for Literature Virgilio S. Almario looks back on why and how the Philippine Revolution of 1896 happened, examining both old and new research about our country's rich history, to paint a fresh picture of these events. Sa pamamagitan ng…
Hinds' Feet on High Places: An Engaging Visual Journey (Visual Journey Series) by: Hannah Hurnard A 2018 Top Shelf Book Cover Awards Winner! Journey with Much-Afraid to new heights of love, joy, and victory! For the first time, this beloved Christian allegory is a mixed-media special edition complete with charming watercolor paintings, antique tinted photography, meditative hand-lettered Scripture, journaling and…
INVENTORY SALE of Accordion Timeline (with slight marks and imperfections) "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…
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…
Ibong Adarna Retelling by Virgilio S. Almario Illustrations by Jordan Santos Three princes went on a journey to catch the elusive and enchanting Adarna bird, to cure the sickness of their father, the King. One of the best known Filipino folk stories, Ibong Adarna is filled with adventure and magic. Tatlong prinsipe ang naglakbay upang hulihin ang mailap at kabigha-bighaning ibong Adarna, upang malunasan…
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.
A collection of fifteen original stories ideally suited for young children. Each of the stories features a light-filled being whose radiance illumines the path for those who follow. Meant to be suggestive to the parent or teacher of the types of stories that can be told to children to inspire them to grow in goodness. Best for Ages 5-8.
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…
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
Isang Harding Papel Story by Augie Rivera Illustrations by Rommel Joson 2015 Filipino Readers Choice Award, Best Children's Book Jenny’s room is already filled with flowers, but her mother still isn’t home. It’s the time of Martial Law when discipline is imposed as a requirement, they say, for progress. But for Jenny, it’s the time of separation from her mother. Until…
