Imagine living in a country of islands, sprinkled across the ocean like stars in the sky, each with its own unique geography and people. Mary, Jaime, and Ari don't have to imagine it they live it! Join these three Filipino cousins, who live very different lives but are the best of friends, on an incredible journey across their home the colorful island nation of the Philippines.
From visiting each of their houses and schools to getting to know their families and favorite places, Mary, Jaime, and Ari share a glimpse of their lives to help other kids understand what makes the Philippines such a special place. Full of fun facts and perfect for a family to enjoy together, All About the Philippines covers the conquistadors and traders who came to the islands centuries ago, natural disasters such as earthquakes or typhoons, and so much more.
About the Author
Gidget 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 has illustrated over thirty children's books, including the popular Filipino Friends and Filipino Celebrations.
She lives in the Philippines with her husband and their two daughters.
Industry Reviews
"A few weeks ago, we were sent a copy of the book All about the Philippines, and it sent my kids and me off on an exploration of this fascinating archipelago. The book itself is a wonderful place to start, since it features stories, songs, crafts, and games for kids. My kids recognized Sungka as the game they know as mancala, and they say we need to make leche flan sometime soon. I think we will also play Piko -- a Filipino version of the American game of hopscotch -- as soon as the rain we are thrilled to finally enjoy dies down." --MamaSmiles.com blog
"Full-color watercolor illustrations by Dandon-Albano are a perfect complement to the text, brimming with recognizable details and the ebullient colors and liveliness that are hallmarks of Filipino culture. Plenty of hands-on art projects, recipes (all of which will require adult supervision), and activities make this book a truly interactive lesson in geography." --Booklist
"One of the nicest aspects of the book is the stress on the different ethnicities all coming together to enrich and form the one country of the Philippines. We talked about how similar this is to our own community where my kids have friends from Japan, Belgium, China and India, who love to play together...Overall, I would highly recommend this book for a colorful and engaging introduction to the Philippines." --Schools 'N More blog
"All About The Philippines is a fantastic introductory book for children, and there are so many ways that it can be used as a jumping-board into learning more about the Filipino culture." --CastleViewAcademy.com blog
"I feel the entire book gave us a glimpse at life in the Philippines. I can highly recommend this book as well as all the others in the series. We love them!!" --Crafty Moms Share blog
"The All About Asia series is the children's version of a folklore handbook, a user-friendly encyclopedia, a DIY manual for experiencing an Asian country's culture from a youth's point of view." --AsianFortuneNews.com
"The large format and attractive, cartoonlike illustrations provide an inviting look at a country not often included in many other resources for children." --Kirkus
"This latest offering in Tuttle's All About... series is the strongest yet and much needed" --School Library Journal
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