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This colorfully illustrated multicultural childrens book presents Philippine fairy tales and other folk stories--providing insight into a rich storytelling culture. Filipino Childrens Favorite Stories presents thirteen well-loved myths and tales from the Philippines. These stories will enchant 5 to 10-year-old readers around the world with their wit and charm. Many of the tales have been transmitted from mother to child over centuries, and cover classic childhood themes--such as the forces of good triumphing over evil, children rebelling against evil adults and the weak prevailing over the strong. They make perfect new additions for story time or bedtime reading. Narrated with an international audience in mind and illustrated with whimsical watercolors by award-winning artist Joanne de Leon, this is a must-have collection of tales for anyone interested in the Philippines or Filipino culture. Featured Filipino stories include: Why Mosquitoes Buzz Around Our Ears: the story of an unforgiving crab king who finally meets his matchThe Princes Bride: a timeless tale that proves theres more to people than meets the eyeThe Deer and the Snail: the story of a race, an arrogant deer and some very clever snail friendsThe Childrens Favorite Stories series was created to share the folktales and legends most beloved by children in the East with young readers of all backgrounds in the West. Other richly illustrated childrens books in this series include: Asian Childrens Favorite Stories, Indian Childrens Favorite Stories, Indonesian Childrens Favorite Stories, Japanese Childrens Favorite Stories, Singapore Childrens Favorite Stories, Favorite Childrens Stories from China & Tibet, Chinese Childrens Favorite Stories, Korean Childrens Favorite Stories, Balinese Childrens Favorite Stories, and Vietnamese Childrens Favorite Stories.About the AuthorLiana Romulo was born in the Philippines and is the proprietor of R&G Publications, a custom-publishing firm based in Manila. She is also a writer and editor specializing in juvenile and young-adult fiction. Romulo has also worked as an editor and managing editor for a leading publisher of childrens mass-market fiction. Illustrator: Joanne De Leon is an award-winning illustrator who received her B.F.A. from University of Philippines. She currently works as a freelance book illustrator and graphic designer. Her illustrations have appeared in many childrens books, including The Termite Queen and Other Classic Philippine Earth Tales and Tiger on the Wall.
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Vânzător: Elefant.ro
Brand: Tuttle Publishing
