Filipino Friends - Hardcover

FormatBook

Language English

ISBN-13 / SKU 9780804838221

About this item

by Liana Romulo (Author), Corazon Dandan-Albano (Illustrator)

Travel to the Philippines without leaving home

From the author of Filipino Children's Favorite Stories comes a book for young children that features a Filipino-American boy visiting the Philippines for the very first time. Each watercolor illustration is labeled with English words and their Filipino translations and shows readers both the similarities and differences between Western and Philippine lifestyles. Filipino Friends, perfect for Filipino-American's or those just interested in the culture, is indispensable in bridging the gap between the two cultures.

Following the sweet multicultural children's story, kids will learn about Philippine customs and traditions, including:

Filipino festivals and celebrations
Traditional dress
Snacks and meals
Songs and games
The Filipino language--Tagalog--and more

Author Biography

Liana Romulo lives mostly in the Philippines but has also lived in Thailand, Belgium, and the United States. Her first picture book, Filipino Children's Favorite Stories, was a national bestseller in the Philippines.

Number of Pages: 32

Dimensions: 0.6 x 9.7 x 10.7 IN

Illustrated: Yes

Publication Date: December 15, 2006

$24.22

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