Join us on an enchanting journey to the Philippines! In this book, you will meet magical characters through whom you will find out more about the different places and cultures of the Philippines. From star maidens to giants, to tricksters and magical roosters, there are a whole host of characters ready to welcome you. Where in the Philippines do you think you will be brought in these adventures?
Taking classic stories from Asia and the West, Pop! Lit for Kids reimagines them into easy-to-read stories that provide the perfect introduction to classic tales. The most well-loved stories from around the world have been adapted into a form that will excite and entertain children everywhere.
Contents:
- Introduction
- Before You Read
- Trickster Juan Outsmarts the King
- Before You Read
- Abadeja
- Before You Read
- The Magical Rooster
- Before You Read
- The Turtle and the Monkey
- Understanding the Story
- Before You Read
- The Giants Angalo and Aran
- Before You Read
- The Tale of Monitor Lizard
- Before You Read
- The Star Maiden
- Understanding the Story
Readership: 6–12 years old.
"Each story is written in a simple manner, without losing its original storyline and can be finished in a single sitting! What makes this series a must-have in every home library, besides being an early introduction to such popular literature, is its beautiful illustrations, colourful and different font sizes for 'big words' and snippets of fun facts, which makes them an enjoyable read!"
Jaime Chan
of parenting blog Mypreciouzkids
"Each story is easy to read and paired with beautiful illustrations. I especially like how certain words were highlighted, as that was a great way for my son to pick up new vocabulary."
Rachel
@joshtruly on Instagram
"Pop! Lit for Kids takes classic stories from Asia and the West and transforms them into colourful, easy-to-read tales. The books capture the imaginations of kids and ignite children's curiosity for more classic tales. Not only did my children enjoy the series, but I did too!"
Jyoti Negi Rawat, Mother of two
@jyoti_yaj on Instagram
"I adore the text, which has vibrant graphics and is written in the Geronimo Stilton style. This series is interesting and easy to read, which is great for primary school kids. There is lots of great vocabulary for them to pick up in the books."
Adeline Sun, Mother of three
@growingwiththetans on Instagram
Christine S Bellen-Ang is an award-winning children's story writer and playwright who teaches at the Ateneo de Manila University in Quezon City, Philippines. She has a doctorate in Children's Literature from the Hong Kong Baptist University. Christine's retellings of the Filipino favorite, Grandmother Basyang's stories, rendered into 20 illustrated storybooks, were given a Special Citation in the 2004 National Book Awards from the Manila Critics Circle.
Junley Lorenzana Lazaga is a multilingual writer who teaches at the University of the Philippines in Baguio City, Philippines, where he obtained his bachelor's and master's degrees in Language and Literature. Junley has also translated and edited several children's storybooks.
