Legends of the Philippines for Kids: Magical Stories and Folk-Art Illustrations for Ages 7-10 - English and Filipino (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798186951667)

Learn Filipino Through Story - and Stay Connected to Your Roots

Step into a magical world of storytelling while helping your child learn Filipino naturally.

Legends of the Philippines for Kids (English-Filipino) is a beautifully illustrated bilingual collection designed for children aged 6-9, combining timeless Filipino legends with an engaging side-by-side language experience.

Perfect for families raising bilingual children, reconnecting with Filipino heritage, or introducing a new language in a fun and meaningful way.

Inside this bilingual collection

Discover beloved Filipino legends retold for young readers-presented in both English and Filipino:

• Maria Makiling - the gentle guardian of the mountain and protector of nature

• The Legend of the Pineapple - a magical tale about responsibility and kindness

• The Legend of Mayon Volcano - a beautiful story of love, courage, and sacrifice

• The Legend of Mount Kanlaon - a brave hero who defeats a fearsome dragon

• Malakas and Maganda - the legendary creation story of the first Filipinos

• Ibong Adarna - the magical bird whose song can heal and inspire

• Bernardo Carpio - the mighty giant trapped between two mountains

• Sarimanok - the legendary bird of prosperity, peace, and hope

• The Sun and the Moon - a timeless tale explaining the sky above us

• The Legend of Sampaguita - a touching story of love, loyalty, and the Philippines' national flower

Why parents love this book
Built for Filipino language learning

This bilingual edition helps children experience Filipino vocabulary, sentence patterns, and everyday expressions through meaningful stories.

Side-by-side bilingual reading

Each story is presented in English and Filipino, making it easy for children and parents to read together, compare languages, learn new words, and build confidence.

Learn naturally through story

No worksheets. No pressure.

Children absorb language through engaging storytelling, improving vocabulary and comprehension without feeling like they're studying.

Stay connected to culture and family

Perfect for:

• Filipino families living abroad

• Children learning to speak with grandparents and relatives

• Parents wanting to pass on language and identity

• Families reconnecting with Filipino roots

Beautiful cultural illustrations

Inspired by Filipino folk art, traditional weaving patterns, okir motifs, tropical landscapes, volcanoes, islands, native wildlife, and legendary heroes, every page brings the stories to life with warm, richly illustrated artwork.

Perfect for:

• Bilingual families (English-Filipino)

• Children learning Filipino

• Bedtime reading with cultural meaning

• Filipino heritage families

• Classrooms and libraries exploring world cultures

• Grandparents sharing language and tradition

More than a storybook

This is not just a collection of legends.

It's a way to help your child:

• Build language skills

• Feel proud of their heritage

• Connect stories to real-world meaning

• Discover the magic of Filipino culture

Start your child's Filipino journey today

Give them stories they'll love-and a language that will stay with them for life.

Author: Pedro Campos
ISBN-13: 9798186951667
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 07/21/2026
Pages: 74
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.24lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.15d