| Filipino Friends Contributor(s): Romulo, Liana (Author), Dandan-Albano, Corazon (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0804838224 ISBN-13: 9780804838221 Publisher: Tuttle Publishing OUR PRICE: $14.36 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 2006 Annotation: Through the eyes of Sam, a Filipino-American boy visiting the Philippines for the very first time, children will learn about Philippine customs and language. Soft, whimsical watercolorsulabeled with English words and Filipino translationsubring to light the differences between Western and Philippine lifestyles. Children of expatriate Filipinos as well as expatriate children living in the Philippines will find "Filipino Friends" indispensable in bridging the gap between the two cultures. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Fairy Tales & Folklore - Country & Ethnic - General |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 2007920604 |
| Lexile Measure: 860 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 10.7" W x 9.7" (1.06 lbs) 32 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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:
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