A beautiful hardbound anthology of seven Enchanting Philippine Folktales!
The Music of the Crickets
Written by Eugene Y Evasco
Illustrated by Tokwa-S. Peñaforida
Many towns in the Philippines celebrate feasts in honor of San-lsidro Labrador, the patron saint of farmers. Every 15th of May, processions and celebrations are held for plentiful harvest such as the Pahiyas in Lucban, Quezon. This book is based on a legend of the Tagalogs that teaches us how to praise a saint in a way that is creative, colorful, and pleasing to our ears. With the combined talents of Eugene Y. Evasco and Tokwa S. Peñaflorida, a contemporary book was created to give thanks for the blessings of the earth and our faith.
Narding Carpio and the Monstrous Wall
Written by Joem Antonio
Illustrated by Bertha Kaye Marie S.De Mesa
Narding Carpio can do anything. He can hold his breath for hours, lift heavy objects, and even talk to diwatas. But when the giant waves sink Barangay San Geronimo, Narding's powers are tested to the fullest.
The Special Peacock
Written by Anselmo S. Osores Jr.
Illustrated by Jiovi Panganiban
Peacocks have naturally colorful feathers. But a white peacock is the star of this story. Since he is different from the others, he tried different ways to achieve the colors he had
been dreaming of. When night came, he realized something that changed his life forever.
Sari
Written by Niña Queena C. Amoncio
llustrated by John Albert A. Rico
Life for the people in one village in Lanao has been very hard. When Bathala sees this, he sends Sari, his most trusted follower, to the world of man. When Sari arrives Amir finds this magical creature. Discover how the lives of Amir and his family changed because of-Sari
A Tiyanak Named Giggles
Written by Eugene Y. Evasco
Illustrated by Jhucel A. del Rosario
There once was a tiyanak who did not know how to scare. Because of his happy disposition, he was called Giggles: The other creatures of the forest were worried about him. Should he be a part of their group of monsters? Will he live up to be a worthy monster as he enrolls at Fright Night Elementary school? Discover real thrills in this story.
Find out why Giggles' uniqueness should be valued in and out of the forest.
The First Mirror
Written by Edgar P. Aladeza
Mlustrated by Joey Ellson
A very long time ago, people simply asked each other how they looked. How do you think this practice came to be? Let us read together the story of Sahah and Asa to find out.
A Boy of Buhi
Written by Raissa Rivera Falgui
llustrated by Juno Abreu
What if you woke up one morning to find yourself underwater?
BOOK DETAILS
AUTHOR: Danica M. Guevarra
ILLUSTRATOR: Jovanni Belmonte
PUBLISHER: Chikiting Books
LANGUAGE: English & Filipino
ISBN: 9789710758449
DATE PUBLISHED: 2023
FORMAT: Hardbound
SIZE: 8.75x11.25in
WEIGHT: 1,000g
