Filipino Folktales For Children [English, Hardcover]

Introduce kids to the magic of Filipino folklore with a beautifully illustrated collection of timeless stories retold in both English and Tagalog. Written by award-winning author Zarah C. Gagatiga and illustrated by Corazon Dandan-Albano, this book shares classic tales filled with mythical beings, brave heroes, and lessons about kindness, courage, and community.

Featuring beloved stories like:

• The Monkey and the Turtle
• The First Fisherman
• Why Chickens Scratch the Ground
• Maria Makiling and the Golden Ginger
• The Carabao and the Snail
• The Mayor with Two Horns

Kids and families can listen along with free online audio recordings in both languages, plus lesson guides and a glossary for young learners and classrooms.

Perfect for parents, teachers, and anyone raising Filipino kids in the diaspora who want to keep language and culture alive.

Details

• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 80
• Language: English & Tagalog
• Reading Age: 5 to 13 years
• Grade Level: K to 8
• Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
• Dimensions: 8.5 x 11 inches

Why We Love This

This book gives Filipino kids stories they can see themselves in, while introducing all readers to legends and values from the Philippines. A beautiful way to bridge generations, spark imagination, and celebrate our roots.

Perfect For

• Bedtime stories and read-alouds
• Classroom library and Filipino heritage lessons
• Homeschooling and bilingual learning
• Gifting to Filipino families and educators