Alitaptap: A Philippine Myth of the Firefly (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781086031003)

The Philippines enjoys a rich legacy of origin myths and folktales. In this book, the fly is awarded its taillight and turns into a firefly. As this is a hundred-year-old legend, the flow of the story has been tailored by the writer to render this book entertaining to the modern reader. The details in the illustrations mainly highlight Philippine characters and settings in order to depict the vibrant culture. Many of the moral values esteemed in Philippines, such as hard work and humility, are emphasized in the telling of the story.

Author: Stephanie Richoll, Mylene Leumin
ISBN-10: 1086031008
ISBN-13: 9781086031003
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 08/07/2019
Pages: 36
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.31lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.09d