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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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Isang Mayang Uhaw
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?
Filipino with English translation
Author: Victoria Añonuevo
Illustrator: Jimmy Torres |
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Magnificent Benito ang His Two Front Teeth
Poor Benito was born with the largest set of two front teeth! Find out how this laughingstock turns out to be someone uniquely gifted.
1999 Don Carlos Palanca Memorial Award for Literature
Second Prize, Best Children's Story
English with Filipino translation
Author: Augie Rivera
Illustrator: Jason Moss |
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Si Pagong at Si Matsing
Matsing is known for his intelligence and cunning but Pagong also has his wit and cleverness. When they both find a banana tree, the match begins. Find out who triumphs in this classic tale that has amused generations.
Filipino with English translation
Author: Danilo Consumido
Illustrator: Hubert Fucio |
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Si Pilandok at ang Manok na Nangingitlog ng Ginto
Pilandok is a well-loved folk hero especially popular in the Muslim areas. His name is the Filipino equivalent for the mousedeer. In folk tales, Pilandok is portrayed as a clever creature who loves to play tricks - and his tricks often land him in difficult situations!
Filipino with English translation
Author: Victoria Añonuevo
Illustrator: Kora Albano |
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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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Si Pilandok sa Kaharian ng Dagat
Datu Usman is a cruel and greedy leader whom our hero Pilandok always manages to outwit. What does the kingdom under the sea hold for our hero and his greedy foe?
Filipino with English translation
Author: Victoria Añonuevo
Illustrator: Kora Albano |
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Si Pilandok sa Pulo ng Pawikan
This fifth tale in the Pilandok series of adventures is not only a show of our folk hero’s trademark cleverness but also of his concern for the environment. Pilandok once again battles the scheming Datu Usman who threatens the existence of pawikans.
Filipino with English translation
Author: Victoria Añonuevo
Illustrator: Kora Albano |
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Si Pilandok, ang Bantay ng Kalikasan
Pilandok took it upon himself to protect the forest against the abusive followers of his arch-enemy Datu Usman. Pilandok forbade the indiscriminate cutting of trees and this further angered the greedy ruler. Here, our clever hero tries to use his familiarity with nature to outwit the soldiers.
Filipino with English translation
Author: Victoria Añonuevo
Illustrator: Kora Albano |
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