Cora Cooks Pancit
Author: Dorina K. Lazo Gilmore
Publisher:
Published: 2009
Total Pages: 40
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Cora and Mama work together to cook up pancit for the family in this celebration of Filipino heritage and foods.
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The Art of Taleh
Author: Aaron and Michelle Reyes
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: 2017-01-16
Total Pages: 144
ISBN-13: 9781541241336
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This book is intended to encourage people to become better readers of the Bible. It takes a brief journey through the Gospel of John, highlighting well-known passages, both brief and extended, with the threefold purpose of growing deeper in our theological, literary and historical understanding of God's Word.
Filipino Friends
Author: Liana Romulo
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Published: 2013-04-02
Total Pages: 32
ISBN-13: 1462908020
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →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. Featuring soft watercolor illustrations, each picture 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!
Sing to the Moon
Author: Nansubuga Nagadya Isdahl
Publisher: Lantana Publishing
Published: 2020-06-01
Total Pages: 36
ISBN-13: 1911373722
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Jjajja tells me, "Sing to the Moon," and perhaps my wishes will come true soon. For one little Ugandan boy, no wish is too big. First he dreams of reaching the stars and then of riding a supernova straight to Mars. But on a rainy day at his grandfather's house, he is brought down to earth with a bump. Do adventures only happen in galaxies far away, or can he find magic a little closer to home? A touching story steeped in Ugandan culture of a grandfather's love for his grandson and the quiet pleasures of a rainy day.
The Night Before Thanksgiving
Author: Natasha Wing
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2001-08-06
Total Pages: 24
ISBN-13: 110163670X
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Everyone’s favorite fun-filled, family-filled, food-filled holiday is almost here! Follow along as the feast is prepared, cousins are greeted, and everyone gathers around the table, all with an extra helping of holiday fun.
Marikit and the Ocean of Stars
Author: Caris Avendaño Cruz
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
Published: 2022-10-18
Total Pages: 215
ISBN-13: 0374389101
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →A magical middle grade debut, inspired by Filipino folklore, about a ten-year-old girl who embarks on a quest in the world of gods and spirits to save her and her family from a sinister shadow god. Perfect for fans of The Girl Who Drank the Moon and When You Trap a Tiger. A Junior Library Guild Selection Marikit is used to wearing recycled clothes. Her mother, the best seamstress in the barrio, has become an expert at making do ever since Marikit’s father and brother were lost at sea. But for her tenth birthday, all Marikit wants is something new. So when her mother gifts her a patchwork dress stitched together with leftover scraps from her workshop, Marikit vows to never wear it. That is, until the eve of her birthday, when shadow creatures creep into their home, attempt to take Marikit away, and upend the very life she knew. When she’s swept away from the human world, Marikit discovers that her dress is a map, one lovingly crafted to lead her to safety in the magical lands of the Engkantos. She trudges through the enchanted lands of mythical creatures, making friends out of monsters and challenging gods. With the help of her friends, including an exuberant firefly and a cursed boy, Marikit journeys through the land of the Engkantos to find the key to saving her family, all without being eaten alive.
Willa Bean's Cloud Dreams
Author: Cecilia Galante
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Published: 2011
Total Pages: 114
ISBN-13: 0375869476
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Willa Bean, who wants to master flying before starting school at Cupid Academy, celebrates her unconventional looks and unique personality, but struggles to accept that cupids learn how to fly at different times.
Juna's Jar
Author: Jane Bahk
Publisher: Lee & Low Books
Published: 2018-08-20
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781620148310
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →After Juna's best friend moves away, Juna, an imaginative Korean American girl, goes on magical adventures by way of her special kimchi jar.
Pan de Sal Saves the Day
Author: Norma Olizon-Chikiamco
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Published: 2012-07-31
Total Pages: 24
ISBN-13: 1462908543
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →**Winner of the Carlos Palance Memorial Award for Literature** This colorfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents an entertaining story from the Philippines in both English and Tagalog. A heart-warming story of a young Filipino girl who builds self-confidence after spending a day with her classmates, Pan de Sal Saves the Day: A Filipino Children's Story is an award-winning inspiring tale for young children everywhere. It's the story of a young girl named Pan de Sal who lives in the Philippines and thinks she's the unluckiest girl in the whole world. Aside from not liking her own name and finding her appearance strange, she doesn't have all the fancy things her classmates have. She can't even muster the courage to try out for the Glee Club, even though she has a beautiful voice. Things change suddenly when an unexpected event forces her into the limelight. With her innate talent and resourcefulness, Pan de Sal wins the admiration of her classmates and finds the confidence she needs to fulfill her dreams. For anyone who has ever felt like an outsider or experienced adversity, Pan de Sal Saves the Day teaches children to see the unique qualities in everything and everyone, even themselves.
The Miraculous
Author: Jess Redman
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
Published: 2019-07-30
Total Pages: 318
ISBN-13: 0374309744
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →An Amazon Best Children's Book of 2019 In the tradition of heartwrenching and hopeful middle grade novels such as Bridge to Terabithia comes Jess Redman's stunning debut about a young boy who must regain his faith in miracles after a tragedy changes his world. Eleven-year-old Wunder Ellis is a miracologist. In a journal he calls The Miraculous, he records stories of the inexplicable and the extraordinary. And he believes every single one. But then his newborn sister dies, at only eight days old. If that can happen, then miracles can’t exist. So Wunder gets rid of The Miraculous. He stops believing. Then he meets Faye—a cape-wearing, outspoken girl with losses of her own. Together, they find an abandoned house by the cemetery and a mysterious old woman who just might be a witch. The old woman asks them for their help. She asks them to believe. And they go on a journey that leads to friendship, to adventure, to healing—and to miracles. The Miraculous is Jess Redman’s sparkling debut novel about facing grief, trusting the unknown, and finding brightness in the darkest moments. “A stunning story expressing the complexities and mysteries of love and death in all of its light and darkness. A beautifully rendered and meaningful read for young readers asking deep questions.” —Veera Hiranandani, Newbery Honor–winning author of The Night Diary “Exquisitely crafted, serious, yet woven through with wry humor, this story’s miracles are its fierce and tender characters. I loved this extraordinary debut.” —Leslie Connor, National Book Award Finalist author of The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle This title has common core connections
