All About the Philippines: Stories, Songs, Crafts and Games for Kids

All About the Philippines: Stories, Songs, Crafts and Games for Kids takes you on an incredible journey across the colourful island nation of the Philippines with Mary, Jaime, and Ari—three Filipino cousins who look entirely different and yet are the best of friends. You'll visit their homes, schools, families, favourite places, and much more. They'll show you how kids in different parts of the Philippines come from many ethnic groups and have very different cultures—each with its own traditions, languages, and beliefs—and yet they are all 100% Filipino!

This children's book, aimed at kids ages 8 to 12, takes them on an exciting trip to some of the most fascinating islands on Earth.

• Join Mary, Jaime and Ari to see how earthquakes, typhoons and other natural events can be scary and yet also make the islands beautiful and full of life.
• Check out Filipino games, and make a sipa—the Philippines' version of a hacky-sack.
• Experience the festivals and foods of different cultures found in the Philippines, and try a few easy recipes.
• Make a parol—a Filipino holiday decoration that you can enjoy all year long.
• Learn about the conquistadors and traders who came to these islands many centuries ago.
• Learn how people who speak very different languages can communicate when they meet.
• And a lot more!

Along with fun facts, you'll learn about the spirit of the Philippines that makes this country and its people unique. This is a book for families or classrooms to enjoy together.


About the Author:
Gidget Roceles Jimenez is the author of poetry and non-fiction books for kids, including the popular Can We? science series. She lives in the Philippines with her husband, their three children and their many pets.

Corazon Dandan-Albano is an award-winning children's book illustrator and author. Her picture-poetry book Habulan (Anvil, 2017) received a National Children's Book Award, and All About the Philippines (Tuttle, 2015), which she illustrated, won a Moonbeam Children's Book Gold Award. Kora has created over 50 children's books since 1993. Also a painter, Kora holds a BFA in painting from the University of the Philippines, Diliman.