Bibliograph

Filipino children's favorite stories, fables, myths and fairy tales, retold by Liana Romulo ; illustrated by Joanne De Leon

Type

Label

Filipino children's favorite stories, fables, myths and fairy tales, retold by Liana Romulo ; illustrated by Joanne De Leon

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Intended audience

720L, Lexile

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

Filipino children's favorite stories

Oclc number

1136136665

Responsibility statement

retold by Liana Romulo ; illustrated by Joanne De Leon

Sub title

fables, myths and fairy tales

Summary

Filipino Children's 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

Table Of Contents

Why mosquitoes buzz around our ears -- The terrible giant -- The hermit and the two worms -- The battle of the wind and the rain -- Alunsina -- A feast of gold -- The runaways -- The magic lake -- The deer and the snail -- A bridge of flowers -- Why the cock crows -- The battle of the sea and sky -- The Prince's bride

Target audience

juvenile

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Filipino children's favourite stories

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