Filipino Children's Favorite Stories: Fables, Myths and Fairy Tales (Favorite Children's Stories)
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This colorfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents Philippine fairy tales and other folk stories—providing insight into a rich storytelling culture. 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. Review: amazing - My daughters loved these stories. Great for Filipinos and all who love great writing. Great buy don’t hesitate to get it. Review: Fun journey to another land's tales - A dozen stories, each one long enough to read for bedtime, featuring the Filipino take on timeless tales took us deeper into their background. Others are unique to the Philippines and refreshing after so many repeats elsewhere of the Brothers Grimm.
| Best Sellers Rank | #29,449 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #10 in Children's Asian Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths #26 in Children's Asia Books #41 in Children's Multicultural Tales & Myths |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 372 Reviews |
K**2
amazing
My daughters loved these stories. Great for Filipinos and all who love great writing. Great buy don’t hesitate to get it.
E**R
Fun journey to another land's tales
A dozen stories, each one long enough to read for bedtime, featuring the Filipino take on timeless tales took us deeper into their background. Others are unique to the Philippines and refreshing after so many repeats elsewhere of the Brothers Grimm.
J**R
Fun kids stories
Our daughter is Filipina/American and I try to read her stories about her culture.
C**T
Wonderful illustrations and retelling of classic tales
I bought this book for my cousin's daughter (who is half Filipino). The main reason I bought this gift was 1) I wanted to buy her a book and 2) I couldn't be sure if she already owned or would receive the same Dr. Seuss and Little Golden books everyone else tends to buy. This was a great choice, I didn't read through the book but I saw some stories I had heard before. Since she is sure to grow up hearing stories about Cinderella, etc. I hope she will also treasure these as part of her heritage as she grows up and when she is older.
M**N
Filipino culture awareness
This was a gift for my great granddaughter 6 in Houston, Texas. She is learning to read. She is part filipino. She likes the book.
I**O
Great for my class
Great multicultural stories to share in my 4th grade classroom! Illustrations were nice too! We were able to compare these to stories from other cultures.
J**T
Attractive & well written
Given as a gift to our granddaughter. Instantly liked. She enjoys reading it over and over.
G**T
Good illustration that corresponds to the story
One of the most favored bedtime stories in our household. Good illustration that corresponds to the story. Eve catching colors and over all fun stories to read.
A**H
not bad at all, but i was expecting the old school stories
i do not know if the stories those during 90's because most of this stories i havent really heard or read before. i remember having a book from school with those famous Filpino stories such as "Maria Makiling, Si malakas at Maganda, Alamat ng Pina, Florante at Laura etc... I assume this are new stories created in 2000... i was expecting the old stories from childhood, however it still not bad.
M**S
Livre enfant
Livres et histoires sympa pour renouer avec nos enfants sur leur culture natale ...
S**Q
Great stories
Parent and child both enjoy reading these unique stories.
L**S
Filipino children's first books
Very good first baby books
H**R
Beautiful book
Beautiful book with authentic tales. In English. Picture fantastic. Great for parents to read to a baby/young child & then for the child as they get older & learn to read.
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