{"product_id":"the-gobbling-goblins-by-maika-llaneza-illustrated-by-ara-villena-english-hardcover","title":"The Gobbling Goblins [English, Hardcover]","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMind your manners, hang on to your toys... and watch out for your pineapples!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eGobble up this vibrant, mischievous picture book inspired by traditional Filipino mythology. Meet the famous \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"109\"\u003egobbling goblins\u003c\/i\u003e—trinket-stealing creatures who usually spend their time hoarding treats, but whose knack for thievery just might save the day!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eWhen young Caden and Cailyn forget to say thank you to Lola Mi for their gifts, the goblins swoop in to teach them a lesson, gobbling up the children’s favorite treasures. \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"172\"\u003eGobble, gobble, gobble!\u003c\/i\u003e It’s all in a day’s work for these mythical tricksters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eBut the chaos escalates when a band of hyper-mischievous elves swipes some curious VIPs (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"89\"\u003eVery Important Pineapples\u003c\/i\u003e) from the house... fruit that looks suspiciously like Caden and Cailyn. Not saying thank you is one thing, but turning kids into tropical fruit? Talk about impolite! Now, the goblins must pivot from thieves to heroes, launching a wild rescue mission to get the pineapple-kids back. 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. Her work exploring pre-Philippine history and culture has been featured in \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"20,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"221\"\u003eSojourners\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"20,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"233\"\u003eInheritance\u003c\/i\u003e magazine, and the popular \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"20,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"271\"\u003eStories With Sapphire\u003c\/i\u003e podcast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"20,1,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"20,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAra Villena (Illustrator):\u003c\/b\u003e Ara is a freelance illustrator and art director specializing in children's books. She has created visual storytelling content for Save the Children Philippines, the Department of Education, and USAID.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Melissa de la Cruz Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54350028112147,"sku":"BK-GOB-HRD","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/8689\/7427\/files\/81tVrrxi8xL._SL1500.jpg?v=1782583592","url":"https:\/\/hottropiks.com\/products\/the-gobbling-goblins-by-maika-llaneza-illustrated-by-ara-villena-english-hardcover","provider":"Hot Tropiks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}