Our Nipa Hut
A Story in the Philippines
Yelena and Papa take care of their traditional Filipino dwelling – their nipa hut – and it takes care of them. But when a tropical storm roars towards the Philippines, their preparation will be put to the test. Gripping narrative will keep young readers glued to the pages as Yelena, Papa and the nipa hut work together as a family to withstand the storm.
Key Selling Points:
- GLOBAL AWARENESS: Written by a Filipino American author who grew up in the Philippines, the story provides a child’s-eye view of life in a traditional Filipino dwelling.
- FAMILY: Highlights the child-father relationship and expands on the idea of family by defining the nipa hut as a family member.
- SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING: Yelena and her father must persevere and work together in the midst of uncertainty in order to protect themselves and their home.
- CLIMATE CHANGE & ENGINEERING: Educational endnotes explore information about the Philippines, the role of climate change in natural disasters, such as tropical storms, and how nipa huts inspired the invention of skyscrapers.
