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Can their legendary gobbling save the day?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003eWritten by special education teacher and folklore fanatic Maika Llaneza, and brought to life by Ara Villena’s stunning, colorful illustrations, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"144\"\u003eThe Gobbling Goblins\u003c\/i\u003e is a hilarious, culturally rich adventure that blends contemporary childhood lessons with traditional Philippine folklore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003eWhy We Love It at Hot Tropiks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFolklore with a Twist:\u003c\/b\u003e It introduces kids to Filipino mythical creatures (like \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"79\"\u003egoblins\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"91\"\u003eelves\/duwende\u003c\/i\u003e) in a completely approachable, lighthearted, and modern way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eA Lesson in Gratitude:\u003c\/b\u003e Wrapped inside a chaotic, fun rescue mission is a sweet reminder about the power of saying \"thank you\" and appreciating family.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStunning Visuals:\u003c\/b\u003e Ara Villena's animation-style artwork leaps off the page, perfectly capturing the warmth of a Filipino household and the vibrant spirit of Southeast Asian storytelling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003eAbout the Creators\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"20,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"20,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMaika Llaneza (Author):\u003c\/b\u003e A 1.5-generation Filipina American, Maika is a special education teacher and an avid Philippine folklore monster fanatic. 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