Our World: Philippines
“This series offers solid glimpses of faraway places, more poetry than a tour guide . . . evocative and inviting” – School Library Journal
Magandang umaga! Come along for a day in the Philippines. Ride the unicorn jeepney, stop by the sari sari, and cool off with sweet halo halo. Filipino author Moor and illustrator team Happy Garaje draw on their lived experiences to create this beautiful board book, which includes educational endnotes, as part of the Our World series for very young readers.
Key Selling Points:
- SERIES: Part of the Our World series of global board books for very young readers, which includes twenty titles (and counting!).
- AUTHENTIC: Author Zewlan Moor and illustrators Johanna Velasco Deutsch and Mark Deutsch (Happy Garaje) draw on their personal experiences growing up in the Philippines.
- AVOIDS STEREOTYPES: A focus on daily life in the Philippines, rather than landmarks, offers real insights into this culture that will resonate with children from all over the world.
- LANGUAGE LEARNING: Introduces basic Tagalog vocabulary.
- GLOBAL AWARENESS FOR VERY YOUNG CHILDREN: Bold artwork, engaging text and relatable topics make global learning accessible to very young readers.
- EDUCATIONAL ENDNOTES: Endnotes offer simple explanations of the objects and actions found in the book.
More Details
- Product Dimensions: 170 x 165 mm
- Page Count: 20 pages
- Age Range: Ages 0-4 years
Awards & Accolades
★ “A young girl in a bright, polka-dot dress invites readers to spend a day with her in the Philippines. Readers meet her lola (grandmother), tatay (father), and other cheerful members of her family . . . This board book has vivid illustrations packed with color and personality” – School Library Journal
