Filipino Children's Favorite Stories

Filipino Children's Favorite Stories by Romulo, Liana. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9789625937656.

This colorfully illustrated multicultural childrens book presents Philippine fairy tales and other folk stories—providing insight into a rich oral culture. Filipino Childrens Favorite Stories presents thirteen well-loved myths and tales from the Philippines. These stories will enchant six to ten-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 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. Featured Filipino stories include: Why Mosquitoes Buzz Around Our Ears The Magic Lake> The Deer and the Snail Why the Cock Crows The Princes Bride The Childrens 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 multicultural childrens books in this series include: Asian Childrens Favorite Stories, Indian Childrens Favorite Stories, Indonesian Childrens Favorite Stories, Japanese Childrens Favorite Stories, Singapore Childrens Favorite Stories, Favorite Childrens Stories from China & Tibet, Chinese Childrens Favorite Stories, Korean Childrens Favorite Stories, Balinese Childrens Favorite Stories, and Vietnamese Childrens Favorite Stories.