{"product_id":"filipino-celebrations-a-treasury-of-feasts-and-festivals-hardcover","title":"Filipino Celebrations: A Treasury of Feasts and Festivals - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLiana Romulo\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eCorazon Dandan-Albano\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis multicultural children's book is full of Filipino holidays, culture, language and stories \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn the Philippines, people love to celebrate--holidays are filled with music and dancing, sometimes with colorful costumes, and always with great food  Rich with detailed watercolors and cultural flavor, \u003ci\u003eFilipino Celebrations: A Treasury of Feasts and Festivals\u003c\/i\u003e makes major holidays (like Christmas) and family gatherings (like weddings and birthdays) come alive. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom these pages, children will learn the history of each holiday, its cultural influences, the varied ways in which people celebrate in different regions of the Philippines, special customs and food, key words and phrases (in English and Tagalog), and more. Games, songs, and other activities invite young readers to join in the fun. New and familiar holidays take on a special flavor as children learn about the diverse cultures that make up this wonderful island nation. Perfect for Filipino-American families looking to share the unique culture of the Philippines, educators interested in promoting multiculturalism in the classroom, or anyone interested in the country, \u003ci\u003eFilipino Celebrations\u003c\/i\u003e will encourage children ages five to ten to participate and learn while having fun. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCelebrations and festivals include: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eMga Kaarawan\u003c\/i\u003e--Birthdays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eSemana Santa\u003c\/i\u003e--Holy Week\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eMga Barrio Fiestas\u003c\/i\u003e--Town Festivals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eMga Binyag\u003c\/i\u003e--Baptisms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eAraw ng Kalayaan\u003c\/i\u003e--Independence Day and more \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the Philippines people love to celebrate. Holidays are filled with music and dancing, sometimes with colorful costumes, and always with great food! Filipino Celebrations: A Treasury of Feasts and Festivals invites children to join the fun and participate with games, songs and other activities. New and familiar holidays take on a different flavor as children learn about the diverse cultures that make up this wonderful island nation. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMabuhay!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLiana Romulo\u003c\/b\u003e has lived on several continents and is a graduate of Barnard College in New York City. She practices yoga and enjoys traveling, scuba diving, and hunting through new and unusual bookstores. Liana has authored a number of books, including \u003ci\u003eFilipino Friends, My First Book of Tagalog Words, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eFilipino Children's Favorite Stories, \u003c\/i\u003e which was a national bestseller in the Philippines. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eCorazon Dandan-Albano\u003c\/b\u003e has loved to draw ever since she was a child. A graduate of the University of the Philippines College of Fine Arts, she has illustrated more than 30 books for children, including \u003ci\u003eFilipino Friends\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Legend of Bamboo\u003c\/i\u003e. A mother of two girls, Kora creates her illustrations on their dining table, between meals. Her favorite children's book character is \u003ci\u003eJack in Jack and the Beanstalk\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 8.6 x 10.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 10, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47380464042162,"sku":"9780804838214","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/496b06505bb2ec95d28df7c638a8f493.webp?v=1777784833","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/filipino-celebrations-a-treasury-of-feasts-and-festivals-hardcover","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}