Celebrate the unique diversity and vibrancy of the Philippines through an in-depth exploration of the stories, traditions, songs, crafts, and recipes of the many different regions of the country. Tales from the 7,000 Isles: Filipino Folk Stories offers insights into the people and culture of the Philippines through dozens of tales representing the nation's various islands, regions, and cultural-ethnic groups. Designed to provide educators with material with which to enhance curriculum and lesson plans, the stories open a gateway to a rich and unique cultural mix. The tales presented here are divided into animal stories, how and why stories, tales of enchantment, trickster tales, and scary stories. In them readers can discern not only the native Filipino culture, but the influences of the many peoples who have moved through and settled in the islands, most notably Malay, Chinese, and Spanish, but also Arab, Indian, and American. A brief history of the country, its people, and their cultural traditions is included, as are crafts, children's games, recipes, and color photos. Notes about the stories, a bibliography, and a glossary complete the volume.

Violence, suffering, hunger, death, grief, and despair would be the regular content of social and mainstream media. The negatives are often highlighted. Rarely does one find something soothing and inspiring for the soul to read and celebrate with. The world needs to hear and read a lot of Good News more than ever. "Lipad! Mga Kwento Ng Pag-asa Mula Sa Pilipinas" (Fly! Stories Of Hope From The Philippines) aims to bring to the fore 13 stories of hope from my experiences and those of my friends' to a world that needs to know of it so direly. It also aims to inspire readers to positively respond to those suffering from mental afflictions out of a true desire to understand their predicament and be a support towards their healing. After all, the illness of one affects the entirety of society. The healing of one, then, leads to the healing of all.

Using a simple language and creative images, this book in Philippine folklore explains how living things and heavenly bodies were formed; and why storms, dust and wind exist. Apart from the rich moral that is delivered in the story, its length is great for introductory readers. While it enhances the imagination, it also introduces the appreciation of folklore from other cultures.

This anthology of novels for children was made by two Philippine sisters, Reige Figura and Carla Figura Aumentado, who decided to write the tales they recount to their niece Aaliyah. All the novels are written in Tagalog and in English language, so all the Moms in the world can relate the story to their children, enjoying together them.