Filipino Children's Favorite Stories - by Liana Romulo (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"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."--Provided by publisher.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>This colorfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents Philippine fairy tales and other folk stories--providing insight into a rich storytelling culture.</b> <p/><i>Filipino Children's Favorite Stories</i> 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. <p/>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. <p/><b>Featured Filipino stories include: </b><ul><li>Why Mosquitoes Buzz Around Our Ears: the story of an unforgiving crab king who finally meets his match</li><li>The Prince's Bride: a timeless tale that proves there's more to people than meets the eye</li><li>The Deer and the Snail: the story of a race, an arrogant deer and some very clever snail friends</li></ul><br>The <i>Children's Favorite Stories</i> 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: <i>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</i>, and <i>Vietnamese Children's Favorite Stories.</i><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>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.<b> --<i>Crafty Moms Share</i> blog</b><br><br>...Lively line-and-color paintings are rendered in a naive style (a particular art aesthetic) but are realistic. Cultural details (dress, architecture, flora and fauna) are set against flat backgrounds.<b> -- <i>School Library Journal </i></b><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Liana Romulo</b> was born in the Philippines and is the proprietor of R&G Publications, a custom-publishing firm based in Manila. She is also a writer and editor specializing in juvenile and young-adult fiction. Romulo has also worked as an editor and managing editor for a leading publisher of children's mass-market fiction. <p/><b><i>Illustrator: </i><br>Joanne De Leon</b> 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 <i>The Termite Queen and Other Classic Philippine Earth Tales</i> and <i>Tiger on the Wall.</i>
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