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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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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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Noong Unang Panahon
How was the world created? Where did people come from? Read the three legends from the Samal, Ifugao, Tagalog and Bisaya that explain the origin of the earth and its people.

Filipino with English translation

Author: Rafaelita Valera
Illustrator: Ghani Madueño
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Si Pilandok at ang mga Buwaya
Here is the third of wily Pilandok’s adventures! In this folktale, Pilandok has to cross a river that is guarded by crocodiles. What will our hero do this time? Is this the end for our funny hero?

Filipino with English translation

Author: Victoria Añonuevo
Illustrator: Kora Albano
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The Mythology Class (Special Collected Edition)
Commended by the Manila Critics Circle as "a quirky, enjoyable comic book series that is thoroughly modern and Filipino in its approach," this is Arre's second graphic novel under the Anino imprint. We are proud to gather the series in one collected edition, with new pages and notes from the creator, in a book "that combines Filipino myths and legends with modern humor, action and sensibility."

2000 National Book Award, Best Comic Book

English

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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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