Written by Maria Elena Paterno
Illustrated by Crispin Dayao, Jr.

Acclaimed by The Philippine Star as “extremely handsome books that prove beyond doubt that biology need not be dreary school fare,” Tahanan’s A First Look at… series aims to sharpen a young child’s skill of observation. Only two goals governed the making of these books: to help children understand basic classification in biology and zoology, and to open their eyes to the glorious diversity of the world around them.

Written by Lolita J. Bulalacao, Ph.D.
Illustrated by Crispin Dayao, Jr.

Acclaimed by The Philippine Star as “extremely handsome books that prove beyond doubt that biology need not be dreary school fare,” Tahanan’s A First Look at… series aims to sharpen a young child’s skill of observation. Only two goals governed the making of these books: to help children understand basic classification in biology and zoology, and to open their eyes to the glorious diversity of the world around them.

Written by Lolita J. Bulalacao, Ph.D.
Illustrated by Crispin Dayao, Jr.

Acclaimed by The Philippine Star as “extremely handsome books that prove beyond doubt that biology need not be dreary school fare,” Tahanan’s A First Look at… series aims to sharpen a young child’s skill of observation. Only two goals governed the making of these books: to help children understand basic classification in biology and zoology, and to open their eyes to the glorious diversity of the world around them.

(This book is written in Filipino)

Matagal nang nahiwalay si Caloy sa kanyang Nanay. Kung kaya’t para sa kanyang kaarawan, naghanda si Caloy ng espesyal na regalo na ibibigay sa pinakamamahal na ina.

(It’s been a long time since Caloy has lived with his mother. On her birthday, Caloy prepares a special gift for his mother who is now far away. )

Tinola ni Nanay is a picture book for beginning readers written in Filipino. The book shows how a child is maturing and dealing with a difficult family situation.

*This book was created and produced in partnership with Room To Read

A mother explores the memories of her lost hometown in Paboritong Lugar ni Nanay.

ISBN: 978-971-508-824-4
Published: 2020
Language: Filipino
Age Recommendation: 6+
32 inside pages | 152 grams | 8.27 x 11.42 inches

Illustrations by Liza Flores

The good carabao is a good role model. He always does good things. He gets along with his fellow carabaos. He has a love for truth, kindness, and beauty. It is fun to count the things on each page, from 1 to 13.

Dapat tularan ang mabait na kalabaw. Wasto ang kaniyang pag-uugali. Nakikisama siya sa mga kapuwa kalabaw. May pag-ibig para sa katotohanan, kabutihan, at kagandahan. Masayang basahin ang mga bagay sa pahina, mula 1 hanggang 13.

ISBN: 971-508-255-6

Published: 2005

Language: Filipino (Tagalog) with English translation

Age Recommendation: 6+

32 pages | 100 grams | 7 by 9 inches

Digitally enhanced by Auri Asuncion Yambao and Mary Grace Asuncion

When Monkey and Turtle spy a banana tree floating down the river, they take it ashore and cut it in half. Monkey grabs the leafy top half for himself, while the Turtle is left with the trunk and its roots. What follows is a classic fable of cunning and greed that escalates into a battle of wits and, ultimately, a fight for survival.

Rizal sketched this old Philippine folk tale on a guest book belonging to Paz Pardo de Tavera in Paris in 1885. The English text in the book is his own.

Today, over a hundred years later, Rizal’s work is made available to a new generation of readers with this vibrant, digitally enhanced edition.

“A superb children’s book.” — Philippine Daily Inquirer

“This book is a real keeper.” —Junior Inquirer Magazine

Size: 8 x 9 in
ISBN: 971-630-143-x
Year Published: 2003

Illustrated by Harry Monzon

How hard is it to catch a river crab? Harry Monzon interprets the well-loved children’s song, “Pakitong-kitong” as a journey on a fishing boat navigating through the river while trying to catch the little creatures living in the lush mangrove forests of Cebu.