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!
By:
Liana Romulo Illustrated by:
Corazon Dandan-Albano, Corazon Dandan-Albano Imprint: Tuttle Country of Publication: United States Dimensions:
Height: 241mm,
Width: 267mm,
Spine: 10mm
Weight: 510g ISBN:9780804838221 ISBN 10: 0804838224 Pages: 32 Publication Date:28 February 2007 Recommended Age: From 6 to 9 years Audience:
General/trade
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Children/juvenile
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ELT Advanced
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Children / Juvenile
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active
Reviews for Filipino Friends
...perfect for Filipino-American's or those just interested in the culture, is indispensable in bridging the gap between the two cultures. --PragmaticMom.com