List of Children's Books and Philippine Folklore An important part of every cultural heritage is growing up with one's native mythology and folklore. I believe most of us Filipino adults have had this lacking in our Philippine education as truly, we were educated in a colonial system. Ironically, we are all familiar with European fairy tales and Greek Mythology. And maybe even more so than with Philippine gods and goddesses and many other folktales. I came to this realization when I was reading the novel When the Rainbow Goddess Wept by Cecilia Manguerra Brainard (see Fiction List). In that novel, I read for the first time some beautiful Philippine mythology that I had never heard of before in my elementary or high school days. Today, in an effort to dig further into the Philippine treasure of mythology and tales, I have come up with a, short list that includes some modern Pinoy stories for children, and would like to share it with you here. If you yourself know of other books, even if they cannot be ordered over the Internet, please share with us those titles. E-mail us you info and we will add it here. Kneeling Carabao & Dancing Giants : Celebrating Filipino Festivals by Rena Krasno, Ileana C. Lee (Illustrator) / Hardcover / Published 1997 Midwest Book Review This is an exceptional introduction to Filipino festivals: exceptional because there's relatively little written on Filipino history and culture for either kids or adults, in this country. This requires excellent reading skills and kids at the advanced elementary through middle school grades will be the obvious audience for the book; but many an adult seeking detailed information on Filipino festivals will find this unique, blending the story of Philippine independence with notes on various cultural contributions to festivals. Highly recommended for its depth of information and many color embellishments. The author, Krasno, Rena (415) 967-8948 , July 20, 1997 I wrote this book to serve as a bridge between ethnic groups As National Chairperson of a children's library project in the Philippines, I saw an urgent need for a book that would teach Filipino children to take pride in their heritage. Here in the U.S., I believe this book can serve as a bridge to other ethnic groups and generate friendship between all children. read more about or order this book from Amazon.com top of page Pedro and the Monkey by Robert D. San Souci, Michael Hays (Illustrator) read more about or order this book from Amazon.com top of page Nene & the Horrible Math Monster by Marie Villanueva, Ria Unson Nene, a Filipino American girl, confronts the model minority myth, that all Asians excel at mathematics and in doing so, overcomes her fears. read more about or order this book from Amazon.com top of page The Carabao-Turtle Race & Other Classic Philipppine Animal Folk Tales Sylvia M. Ventura / Hardcover / Published 1995 order this book from Amazon.com Why the Pina Has a Hundred Eyes and Other Classic Philippine Folk Tales About Fruits Neni S. Romana-Cruz / Hardcover / Published 1995 order this book from Amazon.com The Girl Who Fell from the Sky & Other Classic Phillipine Legends Maria E. Paterno / Hardcover / Published 1995 order this book from Amazon.com top of page Other Material on the Web: Batibot In 1984, Sesame Street developed its native version for Philippine Television called "Batibot." Batibot now offers wonderful children's books and audiocassettes based on the successful television series. So visit the Batibot Web site and follow the link for "books" to find out what is available and how to order. Tales from the Philippines VHS Tape $19.95 plus S&H A puppet production on Maria Makiling and 2 other Philippine folktales. top of page Special Order books from Amazon.com These titles usually ship within 4-6 weeks. Please note that these titles may have gone out of print or publishers run out of stock. Amazon will notify you within 2-3 weeks if they have trouble obtaining the title in concern. The Best of Pugad Baboy Pol Medina / Paperback / Published 1991 order this book from Amazon.com Gatan and Talaw (Sagada Folktales, No 1) Jaime A. Montero / Paperback / Published 1984 order this book from Amazon.com Pugad Baboy 3 Pol Medina / Paperback / Published 1992 order this book from Amazon.com Philippine Folk Fiction and Tales Paperback / Published 1977 order this book from Amazon.com Three Philippine Epic Plays Mig A. Enriquez / Hardcover / Published 1983 order this book from Amazon.com Three Philippine Epic Plays : Lam-Ang, Labaw Donggon and Bantugan Mig Alvarez Enriquez / Paperback / Published 1983 order this book from Amazon.com Manggob and His Golden Top (Mandaya and Mansaka Folktales, No 4) Vilma M. Fuentes, Ninabeth R. Inis (Illustrator) / Paperback / Published 1985 order this book from Amazon.com Monkey and the Crocodile Vilma May A. Fuentes / Paperback / Published 1984 order this book from Amazon.com Pearl Makers : Six Stories About Children in the Philippines Vilma May A. Fuentes / Paperback / Published 1989 order this book from Amazon.com The Sari-Sari Store : A Philippine Scrapbook Rebecca C., Asedillo / Paperback / Published 1989 order this book from Amazon.com Sampaguita Maria Elena Paterno, et al / Paperback / Published 1991 order this book from Amazon.com top of page Out of Print Filipino Children's Books and Folklore at Amazon.com These titles are out of print. Although it is no longer available from the publisher, Amazon will query their network of used bookstores for you and send an update within one to two weeks. Abadeha : The Philippine Cinderella Myrna J. De LA Paz / Published 1991 try to order this book from Amazon.com The adventures of Pilandok: based on a Maranao folktale ("Mga pakikipagsapalaran ni Pilandok") try to order this book from Amazon.com The Aswang complex in Philippine folklore Maximo D. Ramos try to order this book from Amazon.com Children of Tulus : essays on the Tiruray people Stuart A. Schlegel try to order this book from Amazon.com Creatures of Philippine lower mythology Maximo D. Ramos try to order this book from Amazon.com The fairy of Masara : adapted from a Mandaya folktale Vilma May A. Fuentes try to order this book from Amazon.com Kimod and the swan maiden : adapted from a Mansaka folktale Vilma May A. Fuentes try to order this book from Amazon.com Philippine Food Adventures for Children Violeta A. Noriega / Paperback / Published 1996 try to order this book from Amazon.com Tales for big children : Chinese and Filipino folk stories Susie L. 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