Filipino Celebrations

A Treasury of Feasts and Festivals

Liana Romulo, Corazon Dandan-Albano

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Tuttle
13 March 2012

Gives children a glimpse of the rich culture found in the Philippines. Activities such as games, songs, crafts & recipes invite children to participate in the fun. Each chapter discusses the history of the holiday; its cultural influences; how certain holidays are celebrated differently in different regions of the Philippines; special customs, food, key words & phrases (either of the region or associated with the festival).

By: Liana Romulo
Illustrated by: Corazon Dandan-Albano
Imprint: Tuttle
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 267mm, Spine: 11mm
Weight: 510g
ISBN: 9780804838214
ISBN 10: 0804838216
Pages: 48
Publication Date: 13 March 2012
Recommended Age: From 5 to 10 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Liana Romulo has lived on several continents and is a graduate of Barnard College in New York City. She practices yoga and enjoys traveling, scuba diving, and hunting through new and unusual bookstores. Liana has authored a number of books, including Filipino Friends, My First Book of Tagalog Words, and Filipino Children's Favorite Stories, which was a national bestseller in the Philippines. <br>Corazon Dandan-Albano has loved to draw ever since she was a child. A graduate of the University of the Philippines College of Fine Arts, she has illustrated more than 30 books for children, including Filipino Friends and The Legend of Bamboo. A mother of two girls, Kora creates her illustrations on their dining table, between meals. Her favorite children's book character is Jack in Jack and the Beanstalk. <br>

Reviews for Filipino Celebrations: A Treasury of Feasts and Festivals

This multicultural children's book is full of Filipino holidays, culture, language and stories! --PragmaticMom.com This book is suggested for ages 5 to 10. It is pretty easy to read and has lots of short bits of information about the different festivals. It is perfect for learning more about the culture of the Philippines. --Crafty Moms Share blog