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101 Filipino Icons
Do you know what the Manunggul jar looks like? How does one dance the Tinikling? What is the Hudhud? Adarna House and Bench works together in this reference book of 101 noteworthy icons of Filipino heritage. With notes to guide teachers for classroom discussions, this book presents a survey of people, places, objects, and events that every Filipino should know.
Edited by Virgilio Almario and Ani Rosa Almario
Illustrator: Beth Parrocha Doctolero |
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101 Filipino Icons Volume II
What is the oldest masjid in the country? Who is the artist behind letras y figuras? Why is the Metopolitan Theater renowned in Asia?
The first volume could not cover all.
This sequel presents a comprehensive survey of the next 101 people, places, objects, institutions, and events that make Filipinos unique.
Each icon features an article written in English or Filipino, photographs, illustrations, trivia, and quotes. Selected icons have special activities for students and teachers.
Illustrator: Beth Parrocha Doctolero |
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A Thirsty Sparrow
This ancient fable is about how a tiny bird drinks from a nearly empty glass of water. How does he do it? Will he knock the glass down? Then the water will spill and he will have none to drink. How will this thirsty sparrow do it?
English
Author: Victoria Añonuevo
Illustrator: Jimmy Torres |
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Ako si Kaliwa, Ako si Kanan
Magkasundo kaya talaga ang kanan at ang kaliwang tsinelas? Alamin sa nakatutuwang kuwentong ito, na nilikha para basahin ng dalawang naghahalinhinan.
Author: Russell Molina
Illustrator: Ibarra Crisostomo |
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Alamat ng Ampalaya
This is an original story on the legend of the bitter gourd. The story excites the imagination of children and warns them against the evil of envy and greed.
Filipino with English translation
Available in two languages
Author: Augie Rivera
Illustrator: Kora Albano |
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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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Alpabetong Filipino
A child’s first book on the Filipino alphabet featuring sample words beginning with each letter.
Author: Victoria Añonuevo
Illustrator: Paul Eric Roca |
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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 Bisikleta ni Momon
While his neighbors are sporting brand new bikes, Momon is stuck with his old and pitiful one. Yet Momon remembers all the good times he and his bike shared and suddenly his bike doesn’t seem that old and ratty anymore.
1997 PBBY-Salanga Prize, Honorable Mention
Filipino
Author: Rebecca Añonuevo
Illustrator: Jo Ann Bereber |
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Ang Hukuman ni Sinukuan
Why does the turtle carry its house everywhere? Why does the martines make its nest up the tree? Why does Lamok always fly near people's ears? Who preserves the harmony on Mount Arayat? This story will give you the answers.
Filipino with English translation
Author: Virgilio Almario
Illustrator: Mitzi Villavecer |
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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 Lihim ni Lea
May kakaibang kapangyarihan si Lea. Kapag nasa bahay, madali niya itong nagagawa. Kapag nasa paaralan, siya'y nauuntog at natutumba. Ano kaya ang kakayahan niya? At saan ito nagmumula? Alam ba ninyo ang lihim ni Lea?
Ang librong ito ay inilathala sa pakikipagtulungan ng Soroptimist International of Baguio, at nangangailangan ng gabay ng magulang. Bahagi ng halaga ng aklat ay mapupunta sa agpapatayo at pagpapanatili ng Hub of Hope, isang day care center at breastmilk bank sa Baguio.
2008 Gintong Aklat Finalist
English with Filipino translation
Author: Augie Rivera
Illustrator: Ghani Madueño |
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Ang Mabait na Kalabaw
The very good carabao should be emulated. It's always in its best behavior. It is friends with its fellow carabaos. It loves truth, goodness, and beauty. Can you be like the very good carabao?
Filipino with English translation
Author: Rosario Calma
Illustrator: Liza Flores |
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Ang Madyik Silya ni Titoy
Here comes Titoy’s magic chair! Watch it turn into a car, a plane, or a train, and take Titoy to many wondrous places! Here is a heartwarming story about how a child’s boundless imagination helps him overcome his limitations.
2004 Gintong Aklat Award, Best Children's Book Runner-Up
Filipino with English translation
Author: Russell Molina
Illustrator: Marcus Nada |
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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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Ang Pambihirang Buhok ni Lola
A violent storm threatens an old town and an old grandmother attempts to save everybody. How will she do this? This folktale is not so much about Lola’s extraordinary hair as it is about the Filipina’s extraordinary strength of character.
2003 National Book Award, Best Children's Book
Filipino with English translation
Author: Rene Villanueva
Illustrator: Ibarra Crisostomo |
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Ang Pambihirang Buhok ni Raquel
Raquel is a girl to be envied. She has the most admirable traits and her long, flowing hair has the most wonderful colors - red, yellow, and blue! Little did her cousin know that underneath Raquel’s wonderful hair lies a sad secret.
1998 PBBY-Salanga Writer’s Prize, Honorable Mention
Filipino with English translation
Author: Luis Gatmaitan
Illustrator: Beth Parrocha Doctolero |
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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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Apolakus!
Isang Lunes nang umaga, nawala ang batang si Dadoy at biglang lumitaw ang isang batang madyikero. Sa isang kumpas ng mahiwagang patpat at isang tumataginting na
"GIMOKUS APOLAKUS!"
may mga kakaibang nagaganap.
Pero kapag kaharap ng batang madyikero sina Jay-Jay at Yuko, nawawalan siya ng kapangyarihan. Paano sila matatalo ng batang madyikero?
Author: Alice Mallari
Illustrator: Leo Agtuca |
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