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Author: Anthony D. Robles
Publisher: Children's Book Press (CA)
Published: 2003
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780892391820
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA boy, his father, and an increasing number of people rush through the streets of San Francisco's historic Filipino American neighborhood, Manilatown, in pursuit of a fish that can talk and jump and play.
Author: Anthony Robles
Publisher: Children's Book Press
Published: 2015-04
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780892392117
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA boy, his father, and an increasing number of people rush through the streets of San Francisco's historic Filipino American neighborhood, Manilatown, in pursuit of a fish that can talk and jump and play.
Author: Anthony D. Robles
Publisher: Children's Book Press
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 44
ISBN-13: 0892392134
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBilingual English/Tagalog. When Lakas discovers that the Makibaka Hotel is about to be sold, he leads a protest with his friends who are facing eviction.
Author: Dana Goldberg
Publisher: Children's Book Press
Published: 2007
Total Pages: 44
ISBN-13: 9780892392209
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFifteen artists portray, in words and pictures, the places that are most special to them.
Author: Jorge Argueta
Publisher: Children's Book Press
Published: 2003
Total Pages: 44
ISBN-13: 9780892391813
DOWNLOAD EBOOKXochitl and her family, newly arrived in San Francisco from El Salvador,reate a beautiful plant nursery in place of the garbage heap behind theirpartment, and celebrate with their friends and neighbors.
Author: Julius Lester
Publisher:
Published: 2016
Total Pages: 19
ISBN-13: 1939547245
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSilence, sent on a mysterious mission by the ancient trees that raised her after she was sent away from her village, reconnects the villagers with their forgotten ancestors.
Author: Almira Astudillo Gilles
Publisher: Lee & Low Books
Published: 2001
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781600602375
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWillie's father tells him there is something special in an old coconut bank brought from the Philippines, but Willie is embarrassed to take it to school for a contest, especially since he knows that one of his classmates will make fun of him.
Author: Liana Romulo
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Published: 2012-10-14
Total Pages: 96
ISBN-13: 1462908012
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis colorfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents Philippine fairy tales and other folk stories--providing insight into a rich oral culture. Filipino Children's 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 Prince's Bride 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 multicultural 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.
Author: Anthony D. Robles
Publisher: Ithuriel's Spear
Published: 2015
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781943209071
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPoetry. Literary Nonfiction. California Interest. Activism. Filipino Studies. "In poems and vignettes, Tony Robles has written the generational memory of San Francisco at the point where alienation, deportations, and technological invasions are gutting its soul. This Filipino activist just won't have it and neither will you after reading this superb book that restores the sense of a People's City." Jack Hirschman"
Author: Norma Olizon-Chikiamco
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Published: 2017-01-31
Total Pages: 28
ISBN-13: 9780804847544
DOWNLOAD EBOOK**Winner of the Carlos Palance Memorial Award for Literature** This colorfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents an entertaining story from the Philippines in both English and Tagalog. A heart-warming story of a young Filipino girl who builds self-confidence after spending a day with her classmates, Pan de Sal Saves the Day: A Filipino Children's Story is an award-winning, inspiring tale for young children everywhere. It's the story of a young girl named Pan de Sal who lives in the Philippines and thinks she's the unluckiest girl in the whole world. Aside from not liking her own name and finding her appearance strange, she doesn't have all the fancy things her classmates have. She can't even muster the courage to try out for the Glee Club, even though she has a beautiful voice. Things change suddenly when an unexpected event forces her into the limelight. With her innate talent and resourcefulness, Pan de Sal wins the admiration of her classmates and finds the confidence she needs to fulfill her dreams. For anyone who has ever felt like an outsider or experienced adversity, Pan de Sal Saves the Day teaches children to see the unique qualities in everything and everyone, even themselves.
