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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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		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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		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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		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 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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		The Boy Who Touched Heaven There was once a young Ifugaw boy who dreamed of touching the sky. He would spend hours watching and pretending to catch the clouds that floated by. Were they really so far away? 2007 Elias Dakila Storywriting Competition on Environment and Culture 2008 National Book Award, Best Children's Book English with Filipino translation Author: Iris Gem Li Illustrator: Sergio Bumatay III
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		Tight Times They have less food to eat, less things to use, less places to go. What does a family do when faced with tight times? 2006 PBBY-Salanga Grand Prize Winner 2006 PBBY-Alcala Grand Prize Winner English with Filipino translation Author: Jean Patindol Illustrator: Sergio Bumatay III
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		Wigan Becomes a Sculptor Along with other Ifugaw farmers, Wigan farms on he highlands' magnificent payyo. When his crops suddenly and unexpectedly fail, he asks help from the gods in heaven. It is through these gods that Wigan learns to create a bul-ol, and begins the art of sculpture. This mythical story not only reveals the origins of the iconic bul-ol, but also sheds light on the origin of sculpture in the Philippines. This book also introduces its young readers to the concept of footnotes. Published in partnership with the Filipinas Heritage Library and the National Commission on Culture and Arts Author: Felice Prudente Sta. Maria Illustrator: Robbie Bautista
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