Childrens Filipino Books : Local titles your child will love to read!

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Filipino books your child will love to read

The Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF) celebrates Buwan ng Wika or the National Language Month this August. In line with this, we’ve come up with a list of 10 local titles that we suggest parents and kids alike read. Let’s celebrate our own and support local authors!

Alamat ng Ampalaya by Augie Rivera (Php73)

"This is an original story on the legend of the bitter gourd. The story excites the imagination of children and warns them against the evil of envy and greed.”

Available at: Adarna House

Ang Mahiyaing Manok by Rebecca Añonuevo (Php275)

Winner of the 2000 Noma Concours for Children’s Picture Book Illustrations, Encouragement Prize and 1996 Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature, Third Prize for Filipino Short Story for Children, "Ang Mahiyaing Manok” tells of Onyok, a young rooster who cannot crow as good and as loud as the others, so he spends most of his time sulking. How can a shy rooster prove his worth?

Available at: Adarna House

Ang Pambihirang Buhok ni Lola by Rene O. Villanueva (Php73)

"A violent storm threatens an old town and an old grandmother attempts to save everybody. How will she do this? This folktale is not so much about Lola’s extraordinary hair as it is about the Filipina’s extraordinary strength of character.”

Available at: Adarna House

Nakupo! Hinihika si Hermie! by Luis p. Gatmaitan (Php70)

"Tito Dok” Luis Gatmaitan explains the basics of asthma. While on a camping trip, Scout Hermie suffers an asthma attack. Will he have to sit out on all the camp activities? Read this to teach children about what triggers asthma attacks and how it can be prevented.

Available at: OMF Literature Inc.

Si Joey at ang Gulay Gang by Beng Alba (Php70)

Skinny boy Joey doesn't like to eat vegetables. It's because they're not as yummy as chocolate and junk food. But Joey's body needs vegetables and the Veggie Gang is out to prove it!

Available at: OMF Literature Inc.

Half and Half by Grace D. Chong (Php70)

Follow 8-year-old Mateo as he meets odd people and stumbles into strange situations but never fails to demonstrate admirable character. In this story, Teacher Ligaya is puzzled as to why Teo keeps drawing half-fruits. Let your children read this heartwarming story about sharing.

Available at: OMF Literature Inc.

May Higante sa Aming Bahay by Rhandee Garlitos (Php73)

"Nanay, Ate, and Kuya are so busy. They say there is someone coming to the house, so they are restless. What a surprise it was for me that it was a giant who arrived! He was as tall as the electric posts and was as wide as a display shelf. Who is he, anyway? Why is there a giant in our house?”

Available at: Adarna House

Waaah! Nakagat ako ng Aso! by Luis p. Gatmaitan (Php70)

"Tito Dok” Luis Gatmaitan breaks down medical concepts into fun and easy to understand stories for children. From tooth aches to what to do when bitten by a dog, children learn how to take care of their bodies via these beautifully illustrated stories. This book revolves around Janella and the dangers of rabies, and shows first aid solutions when bitten.

Available at: OMF Literature Inc.

Sandosenang Sapatos (A Dozen Pairs of Shoes) by Luis p. Gatmaitan (Php70)

Winner of the 2001 Don Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature and First Prize, Maikling Kuwentong Pambata, Sandosenang Sapatos tells of a family’s love for a child born with a disability that inspires acceptance and openness from a judgmental community.

Available at: OMF Literature Inc.

Si Ambongan (Php73)

"This is the story of the heroism of Ambongan, a child who lived in Mactan in the time of Magellan. This is adapted from Makisig, The Little Hero of Mactan by Gemma Cruz Araneta, which won first place in a children’s literature contest.”

Available at: Adarna House

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Written by

Raisa Tan

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