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Filipino Celebrations: A Treasury of Feasts and Festivals


School year: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5

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No. of pages 48

Published: 2012

Great for age 5-10 years

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This multicultural children's book is full of Filipino holidays, culture, language and stories!In the Philippines, people love to celebrate--holidays are filled with music and dancing, sometimes with colorful costumes, and always with great food! Rich with detailed watercolors and cultural flavor, Filipino Celebrations: A Treasury of Feasts and Festivals makes major holidays (like Christmas) and family gatherings (like weddings and birthdays) come alive.From these pages, children will learn the history of each holiday, its cultural influences, the varied ways in which people celebrate in different regions of the Philippines, special customs and food, key words and phrases (in English and Tagalog), and more. Games, songs, and other activities invite young readers to join in the fun. New and familiar holidays take on a special flavor as children learn about the diverse cultures that make up this wonderful island nation. Perfect for Filipino-American families looking to share the unique culture of the Philippines, educators interested in promoting multiculturalism in the classroom, or anyone interested in the country, Filipino Celebrations will encourage children ages five to ten to participate and learn while having fun.Celebrations and festivals include:Mga Kaarawan--BirthdaysSemana Santa--Holy WeekMga Barrio Fiestas--Town FestivalsMga Binyag--BaptismsAraw ng Kalayaan--Independence Day and more!

 

 

This book is aimed at children at US kindergarten-4th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 5-10 years.

There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published in 2012 by Tuttle Publishing .

Liana Romulo lives mostly in the Philippines but has also lived in Thailand, Belgium, and the United States. Her first picture book, Filipino Children's Favorite Stories , was a national bestseller in the Philippines. Gidget Roceles Jimenez is the author of poetry and non-fiction books for kids, including the popular Can We? science series. She lives in the Philippines with her husband, their three children and their many pets. Corazon Dandan-Albano has illustrated over thirty children's books, including the popular Filipino Friends and Filipino Celebrations . She lives in the Philippines with her husband and their two daughters.

 

"This multicultural children's book is full of Filipino holidays, culture, language and stories!" -PragmaticMom.com