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
Thanks for sharing this, Tarie. The ReaderCon memes reminded me of how important libraries are. This is such a worthy cause.
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ReplyDeleteI just discovered your blog and I'm so glad that I can now be more informed about Asian, especially children's lit. I'm homeschooling my daughter and we are using a literature-based curriculum. We are reading classic children's books but I wish to supplement with more Filipino books. Our favorite Filipino author is Jomike Tejido and I'm excited to get to know other authors!
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