Watch this beautiful, wonderful trailer for a beautiful, wonderful book - Tall Story by Candy Gourlay. Click here for my interview with Ms. Gourlay.
This one is a real crowd pleaser: Ako'y Isang Mabuting Pilipino , Lampara Books ' 2012 picture book adaptation of Noel Cabangon 's song, with Cabangon's original Filipino lyrics, functional English translations by Becky Bravo , and illustrations by Jomike Tejido ! Cabangon's inspiring lyrics remind children of the ways they can be good Filipinos, such as doing their best in school and obeying their parents. There are plenty of reminders for adults too, such as following traffic rules and not selling their votes during elections. Tejido's illustrations are warm and wholesome, acrylic paintings on hand-woven mats that depict different ways to be good citizens. You just can't go wrong with Ako'y Isang Mabuting Pilipino ! Children and adults will understand and appreciate the lyrics and paintings. The chords of the song are provided, so music lovers can play and sing along. There are notes and guide questions for educators. There is even
Great trailer for a great book.
ReplyDeletethank you tarie!
ReplyDeleteThat is a great trailer. Tarie, is Tall Story out in the Philippines? The U.S. release date has been pushed back until early 2011. Though I may get the UK edition with is coming out in June.
ReplyDeleteThank YOU, Candy, for your story. =D
ReplyDeleteHi, Doret! The Philippine release has been pushed back too, to late July I think. I'm impatient because I want to host giveaways and buy copies for my little cousins and nieces!
You should've seen my face when I saw Tall Story would now be released in 2011 - I was like nooooooooo. Hopefully that's July of 2010.
ReplyDeleteYup, that's July 2010!
ReplyDeleteCandy, what is taking your publishers so long? =P
That's a beautiful trailer. I wonder if 3D glasses would work with it. I liked the multidimensional effects in it.
ReplyDeleteMedeia, Candy's brother created the trailer for her. :o) Amazing!
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