Introducing Filipino Art to Kids
Laughter on the Wall
Tito Arturo Makes Robot Monsters
Looking Out for Heroes
Robot monsters, mystery laughter and a path marked with bronze heroes. The Crucible Workshop presents a whole new look at Philippine art with the release of three unique story books for children. Written by members of Kuwentista ng mga Tsikiting (KUTING), the Philippines' premier organization of Filipino professional writers for children, the stories show how a work of art can lead to quite a few interesting adventures.
LAUGHTER ON THE WALL
Story by Germaine Yia
Illustrations by Katerina Angara
This is a story about a little girl who tries to discover the secret behind "Laughter", a painting by Filipino painter Anita Magsaysay-Ho. Join her on a journey that explores the endless possibilities and joy of interpreting art.
TITO ARTURO MAKES ROBOT MONSTERS
Written and illustrated by Yasmin Ortiga
This story celebrates the limitless possibilities of interpreting art through the work of Arturo Luz, a Filipino painter and sculptor. Find out how a series of modern sculptures inspires an interesting encounter with robot monsters.
LOOKING OUT FOR HEROES
Story by Glenda Oris
Illustrations by Andrea Pua
Left alone in the city, a little boy has to find his way to his Mommy's office. Will he make it? Find out how three heroes lead the way to the boy's destination.
This story promotes the significance of public art, pride of place and sense of history through the work of Jose Mendoza, a Filipino sculptor.
Product Details (each book):
Format: Hardbound
Publisher: Crucible Gallery and the Crucible Workshop
Pub. Date: 2009
Category: Children's Literature
Price (for each book): PhP 280.00
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500 Words & Pictures
My First Bilingual Visual Dictionary (English/Filipino)
Illustrated by Fran Ng
Within the covers of this book is a visual feast of no less than 500 images familiar to the Filipino child. Perfectly packaged for families raising bilingual children, this book introduces the young to primary language skills in English and Filipino.
From parts of the body to games that children play, Fran Ng’s generous and colorful smorgasbord beckons parents and their youngsters to scour this delightful primer again and again.
- (taken from the back cover)
Ilaw ng Tahanan Publishing, Inc. is a Filipino corporation dedicated to creating quality children's books for Filipino families as well as supplementary curriculum materials for schools and libraries. Formerly known as Tahanan Pacific, Inc., it is known in retail markets as Tahanan Books for Young Readers. Named for the Filipino word for home, where the love of reading begins, Tahanan Books aims to foster and nurture a young person's passion for learning with books that celebrate Philippine culture and history.
- (taken from http://tahananbooks.com/books/index.php/pages/view/11)
Product Details:
Format: Softbound
Publisher: Ilaw ng Tahanan Publishing, Inc.
Pub. Date: 2006
Category: Children's Literature
Price: PhP 349.00
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