Filipino Children's Favorite Stories: Fables, Myths and Fairy Tales (Favorite Children's Stories)
Product ID: 204755435
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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: 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. Review: 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.
| Best Sellers Rank | #112,916 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #32 in Children's Asian Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths #100 in Children's Asia Books #107 in Children's Multicultural Tales & Myths |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 362 Reviews |
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.
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**R
Fun kids stories
Our daughter is Filipina/American and I try to read her stories about her culture.
J**G
A good set of Filipino folklore
For some reason I expected this to be in Filipino, but the stories are in English. I don't mind it as much. The stories remind me of my elementary school days in the Philippines. The stories are true to the Filipino heritage and culture. Some are brutal and a little morbid, while others are loaded with strong moral values. I love the art work.
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.
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.
J**T
Attractive & well written
Given as a gift to our granddaughter. Instantly liked. She enjoys reading it over and over.
T**J
Learning
Bought it for my daughter because I want her to grow up knowing both culters.
M**S
Livre enfant
Livres et histoires sympa pour renouer avec nos enfants sur leur culture natale ...
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.
S**Q
Great stories
Parent and child both enjoy reading these unique stories.
N**2
Great gift
Beautiful book, full of traditional illustrations and it made a perfect gift! Arrived in time, undamaged, very pleased with my purchase!
B**Y
Wonderful Book!
This was JUST the book I was looking for to give to my Filipino nephew. It's such a great cultural learning book for children and parents alike!
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