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.
Seven Little Sisters Who Live On the Round Ball That Floats in the Air by Jane Andrews Engaging introduction to the peoples of the world through the stories of the seven little sisters: the little brown baby; Agoonack, the Eskimo sister; Gemila, the child of the desert; Jeannette, the Swiss maiden; Pen-se the Chinese girl; Manenko, the little dark girl;…
Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream Shakespeare's incomparable romantic comedy takes on a new and vivid life in these brilliant images by one of the 20th century's leading illustrators. The fairy world of A Midsummer Night's Dream is the perfect milieu for the artistry of Arthur Rackham, a popular illustrator of fairy tales who possessed a striking gift for depicting fanciful creatures. His…
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 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 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 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 Pitong, Noong Panahon ng mga Hapon Story by Augie Rivera Illustrations by Marcus Nada Pitong’s world revolved around Tarlac, but because of the war, they were forced to relocate. With the Japanese invasion, what other things are bound to change? Sa Tarlac lang umiinog ang mundo ni Pitong ngunit dahil sa giyera, napilitan silang lumikas. Sa pagdating ng mga…
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…
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.…
Story by Xi Zuq With illustrations by Al Estrella 2016 National Children's Book Award, Best Reads for Kids “Supremo Andro!” That is what Andro wants to hear when he becomes a sixth grader. Which is why he decided to run as Supremo of the Katipunan. He did not realize how many things he had to do before he can…
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…
By: Nathaniel Hawthorne, Virginia Sterrett One of 19th-century America's greatest authors recounts timeless tales from Greek mythology in this grand hardcover facsimile. Hawthorne's evocative interpretations of stories about Theseus and the Minotaur, Circe the enchantress, Proserpine's abduction into the underworld, Jason's quest for the Golden Fleece, and other ancient legends are graced by 24 delicate color and black-and-white illustrations by Virginia Frances…
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.
"You don't know about me, without you have read a book by the name of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, but that ain't no matter. That book was made by Mr. Mark Twain, and he told the truth, mainly. There was things which he stretched, but mainly he told the truth." With these words, Huckleberry Finn draws us into the narrative…
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 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…
