Bring in the Pinoy fun with Filipino books you can read to children, from toddlers to school-age kids. This August, Philippines’ "Buwan ng Wika," indulge in uniquely Filipino literature and teach children love of country (and language), one book at a time.
This visual board book is perfect for when you want a sing-and-read moment with your infant. Teach about local vegetables while singing the classic Bahay Kubo—your child will surely be engaged! This board book is appropriately sized for those cute, pudgy hands and will keep your tots busy browsing.
This read will introduce Filipino games to your active toddler. Learn how to count in Filipino and show Pinoy culture at the same time. The colorful illustrations will surely keep kids glued to the book. After your story time, play the games together!
This game-changing storybook for Filipino children will help tiny tots learn about personal hygiene and how to take care of their private parts. Proper labeling of sexual organs early in life will also help them learn about keeping boundaries. This is read best for those aged 2 and above.
If your children are still wondering why they must stay cooped at home due to threats of COVID-19, or they need a more child-friendly explanation why they have to wear masks, this book is for you. This book will encourage your children to cooperate with the community as the world transitions to a pandemic-free state.
Is your grade schooler interested in learning languages? Establish that love for the local language by learning about a native writing system that our ancestors used before colonizers came. This book also tells the story of writing systems around the world and how it’s connected to the Philippines.
Teach women empowerment to kids with this Filipino illustrated storybook. Read about how an extraordinary mother depicts love for her children through her work and actions.
If your children are scared of going to the barber shop or need some refresher about personal hygiene, this interesting read is a must-buy. The adventure-type storybook with fun dialogues will be extra delightful with your theater-like reading powers.
A day at the market is filled with sights and sounds. Travel with your child through this storybook classic. For an added activity, do some coloring after the reading time.
Introduce children to Filipino folklore with the engaging story of a Pinoy house staple: lizards. With its colored and enticing illustration, this book will induce love for reading.
Children learn best in the form of story and play. Raise future environmentalists with this engaging story of two friends—Ningning and Tonyo—and teach how the lives of humans and other living things on the planet are interconnected.
