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Ready for School Series
Ready for School is a series composed of 10 books that cover ten preschool topics, written in two languages, in a way that is easy to understand and read to the child. The series will help the child become familiar with basic preschool concepts and start him on the road to reading.
Photographs by Corona Dolot
Author: Ani Rosa Almario
Illustrator: Lesley Lim |
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Araw sa Palengke
Sasama ako kay Nanay!
Pupunta kami sa palengke.
Ano-ano kaya ang makikita namin doon?
Sino-sino kaya ang makikilala ko?
Tara, sama ka.
Ngayon ay araw ng palengke!
Author: May Tobias-Papa
Illustrator: Isabel Roxas |
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Bakit Matagal ang Sundo Ko?
What is taking Mommy so long? Almost everybody has gone through the experience of being fetched late at school. In this story, the child refuses to let her fear overcome her; instead, her imagination leads her to think of whimsical situations that might explain her mother’s delay.
2000 PBBY-Salanga Grand Prize Winner
2000 PBBY-Alcala Grand Prize Winner
Filipino with English translation
Author: Kristine Canon
Illustrator: Mariano Ching |
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Munting Patak-Ulan
This little raindrop sure discovered a lot of things when he left his home in the clouds. Here, children learn about the cycle of life and how rain is an important part of it.
Filipino with English translation
Author: Gloria Villaraza Guzman
Illustrator: Fidelito Manto |
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Si Emang Enkantada at ang Tatlong Haragan
Three naughty children refuse to care for their environment: they destroy plants, waste water and throw garbage just about anywhere! One day, an enchantress decides to teach them a lesson they will never forget.
Filipino with English translation
Author: Rene Villanueva
Illustrator: Wilfredo Pollarco, Alfonso Onate |
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Si Langgam at si Tipaklong
Grasshopper enjoys his lazy life and doesn’t understand why Ant has to look for food all day. When the rains come, Grasshopper realizes the wisdom in Ant’s industry and foresight.
Filipino
Author: Alberta Angeles
Illustrator: Renato Gamos |
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Tiktaktok at Pikpakbum
Tiktaktok and Pikpakbum are brothers - who oftentimes fight over the smallest things. Things take a different turn when the thoughtfulness of one saves the other from real danger.
Filipino
Author: Rene Villanueva
Illustrator: Renato Gamos |
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Si Ching na Takot sa Dilim
Ching is a young boy who is afraid of the dark. He believes that monsters and scary things begin to appear once darkness settles. How will Ching survive a major blackout in the neighborhood?
2000 Gintong Aklat Award, Best Children’s Book
Filipino
Author: Aleli Dew Batnag
Illustrator: Paul Eric Roca |
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Ang Tikbalang, Kung Kabilugan ng Buwan
At night, when the moon is full, what could a lonely tikbalang be doing? This story is a delightful glimpse of an often-feared creature of local mythology.
Filipino with English translation
Author: Victoria Añonuevo
Illustrator: Kora Albano |
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Haluhalo Espesyal
Jackie has been sick for a week! Her mother has been giving her all the medicine she needs but nothing seems to work. Suddenly, Lola Itang comes to visit. Can Lola Itang’s enchanted kitchen restore Jackie’s healthy, happy self?
English with Filipino translation
Author: Yvette Ferreol
Illustrator: Jill Arwen Posadas |
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The Moon is My Friend
When the Moon looks down on her
They laugh and play and sing
When she looks up at the Moon
She sees wonderful things.
Who is the Moon’s friend
And what can she see?
A delightful book on the different phases of the Moon.
English with Filipino translation
Author: Chie Litiatco-Acosta
Illustrator: Mela Advincula |
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Papa's House, Mama's House
A child recounts how he and his siblings live in their Mama’s house some days, and in their Papa’s house during the other days. Told from the voice of a child, this book reminds us that children who grow up with two parents in one home are raised and loved no differently than those who have two homes.
2004 PBBY-Salanga Grand Prize Winner
2004 PBBY-Alcala Grand Prize Winner
English with Filipino translation
Author: Jean Patindol
Illustrator: Mark Ramsel Salvatus III |
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Buwan, Buwang Bulawan
Isang koleksiyon ng mga tulang pambata ni Rio Alma, Pambansang Alagad ng Sining.
Author: Virgilio Almario
Illustrator: Abi Goy |
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Alamat ng Lansones
In the olden days, nobody ate lansones because the people believed that it was poisonous. This legend tells how the lansones helped people during a time of hunger.
Filipino
Author: Victoria Añonuevo
Illustrator: Jose Prado |
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Ang Barumbadong Bus
Kas is a reckless bus. He does not fear or respect anyone on the road. Other cars are afraid of him. Nothing matters to this reckless bus but himself. Where will this dangerous journey bring him? A story about discipline and consideration for others.
Filipino
Author: Rene Villanueva
Illustrator: Jo Ann Bereber |
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Ang Itim na Kuting
Ignacia is a black kitten. Oh, how she scares everybody away! They say bad things happen because of her. This makes Ignacia feel bad and she sets out to prove that there are many good things a cat like her can do.
1996 PBBY-Salanga Grand Prize Winner
1996 PBBY-Alcala Grand Prize Winner
English with Filipino translation
Author: Natasha Vizcarra
Illustrator: Ferdinand Guevarra |
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Ang Kamatis ni Peles
Early readers learn about days of the week as they accompany Peles, a lazy grasshopper, who decides to plant tomatoes and to wait each day for his seeds to grow into red plump tomatoes!
1984 PBBY-Alcala Grand Prize Winner
Filipino with English translation
Author: Alberta Angeles
Illustrator: Renato Gamos |
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Ang Mahiyaing Manok
Onyok is a young rooster who cannot crow as good and as loud as the others, so he spends most of his time sulking. How can a shy rooster prove his worth?
2000 Noma Concours for Children’s Picture Book Illustrations,
Encouragement Prize
Filipino with English translation
Author: Rebecca Añonuevo
Illustrator: Ruben de Jesus |
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Si Putot
Putot is so sad about his short tail. But things change for him when he meets... a worm! This book teaches children to build on their strengths.
Filipino
Available in Filipino
Author: Mike Bigornia
Illustrator: Charles Funk |
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Luis and the Enchanted Creatures
The strange adventure of the boy Luis with the kapre, tikbalang, and other seemingly terrible creatures will surely put fears to rest. In fact, the creatures even become funny and lovable.
English with Filipino translation
Author: Marcy Dans Lee
Illustrator: Marcy Dans Lee |
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