
Description
Filipino Children's Favorite Stories presents thirteen well-loved myths and tales from the Philippines. These stories will enchant 5 to 10-year-old readers around the world with their wit and charm. Many of the tales have been transmitted from mother to child over centuries, and cover classic childhood themes--such as the forces of good triumphing over evil, children rebelling against evil adults and the weak prevailing over the strong. They make perfect new additions for story time or bedtime reading.
Narrated with an international audience in mind and illustrated with whimsical watercolors by award-winning artist Joanne de Leon, this is a must-have collection of tales for anyone interested in the Philippines or Filipino culture.
Featured Filipino stories include:
- Why Mosquitoes Buzz Around Our Ears: the story of an unforgiving crab king who finally meets his match
- The Prince's Bride: a timeless tale that proves there's more to people than meets the eye
- The Deer and the Snail: the story of a race, an arrogant deer and some very clever snail friends
The Children's Favorite Stories series was created to share the folktales and legends most beloved by children in the East with young readers of all backgrounds in the West. Other richly illustrated children's books in this series include: Asian Children's Favorite Stories, Indian Children's Favorite Stories, Indonesian Children's Favorite Stories, Japanese Children's Favorite Stories, Singapore Children's Favorite Stories, Favorite Children's Stories from China & Tibet, Chinese Children's Favorite Stories, Korean Children's Favorite Stories, Balinese Children's Favorite Stories, and Vietnamese Children's Favorite Stories.
Product Details
Publisher | Tuttle Publishing |
Publish Date | March 03, 2020 |
Pages | 64 |
Language | English |
Type | |
EAN/UPC | 9780804850216 |
Dimensions | 11.1 X 8.8 X 0.6 inches | 1.3 pounds |
About the Author
Illustrator:
Joanne De Leon is an award-winning illustrator who received her B.F.A. from University of Philippines. She currently works as a freelance book illustrator and graphic designer. Her illustrations have appeared in many children's books, including The Termite Queen and Other Classic Philippine Earth Tales and Tiger on the Wall.
Reviews
"I know I always find reading the tales from a culture really give a sense of culture and what it is like to live there. This book provides that and more." --Crafty Moms Share blog
"With 13 unique stories, this is a fantastic collection for children. Each story is funny and thoughtful offering insight into questions like Why do mosquitos buzz around our ears? Perfect for ages 6 to 10, this collection shares the best of the best Filipino fairytales." --Book Riot
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