I'm admin for the Facebook page of The Philippine Board on Books for Young People (PBBY). Please like the page so that you can follow the children's and young adult literature scene in the Philippines! If you check the page now, you'll see pictures from the National Book Development Board's Little Lit Fest in Manila. ~^o^~
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
Cool! I liked the page already. I'm looking forward to your activities, especially for next month.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Nancy! And yes, National Children's Book Day is next month!
ReplyDeleteDone! It sounds as though you all had a fab time at the Lit Fest :-)
ReplyDeleteMarjorie, I wish you and Corinne had gone to the Little Lit Fest! :o(
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