Title: Filipino Friends
By: Liana Romulo
Illustrated By: Corazon Dandan-Albano
Format: Hardcover
Number of Pages: 32
Vendor: Tuttle Publishing

Dimensions: 9.50 X 10.50 (inches)
Weight: 1 pound 1 ounce
ISBN: 0804838224
ISBN-13: 9780804838221
Ages: 4-8
Stock No: WW838221

Publisher's Description

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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 Bio

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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.

Editorial Reviews

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"…perfect for Filipino-American's or those just interested in the culture, is indispensable in bridging the gap between the two cultures." —PragmaticMom.com