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Filipino Folktales for Children [English & Tagalog, Hardcover]

Filipino Folktales for Children [English & Tagalog, Hardcover]

Tuttle

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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
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