Tata Oskie’s Collection of Children’s Books on Philippine Native Trees

Description

“Tata Oskie’s Collection of Children’s Books on Philippine Native Trees” is produced by Green Convergence, with the goal of introducing kids to trees that are native to the Philippines and promote environmental protection and literacy among young readers.

Written in simple English and Filipino languages, and featuring colorful illustrations, the books are primarily created for children. But even the young-once are sure to learn a thing or two about the country’s endemic trees that are often overlooked or were simply forgotten.

Dr. Dapdap: The Healing Tree by Heide Emily Eusebio-Abad
tells the story of how a dapdap tree helps cure a child and teaches her not to judge a tree by its trunk.

The Enchanted Nay-Nay Tree by DeeDee G. Agustines
tells about a family’s journey about caring for a bignay tree.

The Hunting Games by Liwliwa Malabed
tells about the beautiful patalsik-pula tree that taught two children a lesson.

Tatay’s Ilang-Ilang Tree by Gidget Jimenez
is a story about a tree that helped a little girl through difficult times.

Dita Sows a Good Deed by Melissa Salva
draws inspiration from the true-to-life experience of Raymund B. Villanueva of how 36 people, including a baby boy, survived the fatal floods brought by Tropical Storm “Ondoy” (international name: Ketsana) in Quezon City by perching on a “dita” tree.