Pasko Na! A Filipino Christmas Story

The "ber" months are here! Share the warmth, culture, and traditions of a Pinoy holiday with "Pasko Na! A Filipino Christmas Story." Built to introduce Filipino Christmas traditions to young readers worldwide, this board book highlights iconic holiday elements like handmade star lanterns (parols) and traditional instruments (panderetas).

Written by Bigay Puso co-founder Kym Bisnar, translated by educator Shirley A. Edio, and illustrated by Manila-born artist R.K. Go, Pasko Na! connects storytelling directly with youth empowerment.

Key Highlights:

• Side-by-Side Bilingual Text: Features English alongside a Filipino translation by Shirley A. Edio, making it accessible for toddlers, early readers, and dual-language families.
• Visual Storytelling: Eye-catching artwork by noted painter and illustrator R.K. Go brings holiday traditions to life.
  
• Books That Give Back: Hot Tropiks purchases these books directly from Bigay Puso—wholesale proceeds fund the non-profit's educational, feeding, and literacy programs in the Philippines.
  
• Cultural Connection: Gives Filipino families abroad and multicultural readers an easy way to share holiday traditions with the next generation.

Product Specifications:

• Title: Pasko Na! A Filipino Christmas Story
• Author: Kym Bisnar
• Translator: Shirley A. Edio
• Illustrator: R.K. Go
• Format: Board Book
• Target Audience: Toddlers, early readers (Ages 2–8), and families
• Language: English & Filipino (Side-by-Side)
• Release Date: September 22, 2026
• ISBN: 979-8-9958345-5-7
• Creator / Non-Profit: Bigay Puso
• US Distributor: Hot Tropiks

About Bigay Puso
Founded in 2011 by educator Shirley A. Edio and co-led by Kym Bisnar, Bigay Puso ("To Give Your Heart") is a registered 501(c)(3) and Philippine non-profit dedicated to supporting children in underserved communities in the Philippines. Their work includes reading programs in remote mountain communities, annual holiday gift drives, and disaster relief.