Grade Level: Preschool
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When Lola Visits
This beautifully illustrated picture book celebrates the love between a young girl and her grandmother, who visits every summer from the Philippines. With the arrival of her lola, the house fills with the scents of mango jam and the warmth of family traditions. Together, they enjoy days at the beach, share stories, and create lasting…
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Filipino Friends
“Filipino Friends” takes readers on a journey to the Philippines through the eyes of a young Filipino-American boy visiting for the first time. With vibrant watercolor illustrations labeled in both English and Filipino, this book highlights the similarities and differences between Western and Filipino cultures. Perfect for young readers, it introduces Philippine customs, traditions, festivals,…
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Cora Cooks Pancit
In this heartwarming story, Cora finally gets to help her Mama cook pancit, a traditional Filipino noodle dish. As she takes on grown-up tasks in the kitchen, Cora learns the joys of cooking and sharing her heritage with family. Filled with warmth and charming illustrations, this book beautifully celebrates Filipino culture and the special bond…
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Kailani’s Gift
Kailani’s Gift is a heartwarming picture book that celebrates family, Filipino heritage, and the joy of dance. As Kailani watches her siblings practice the traditional tinikling dance for their grandparents’ anniversary, she dreams of joining them—but mastering the steps is harder than she expected. With her father’s help, Kailani practices patiently, determined to surprise her…
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Bunso Meets a Mumu
Meet Bunso is a fun and comic-like illustrated picture book about a boy facing a spooky problem—the Mumu, the Filipino version of the Boogeyman. The Mumu punishes misbehaving kids by taking away their fun, stopping Bunso from drawing on walls, eating ice cream before dinner, or playing his brother’s video games. Determined to fight back,…
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Filipino Celebrations: A Treasury of Feasts and Festivals
Filipino Celebrations: A Treasury of Feasts and Festivals is a vibrant multicultural children’s book that introduces readers to the rich traditions, holidays, and culture of the Philippines. Filled with colorful watercolors, this engaging book explores major holidays like Christmas, family gatherings like weddings, and unique regional festivities. Children will discover the history behind each celebration,…
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Your Voice, Your Vote
It’s Election Day, and Quetta, her mother, and her grandmother travel to the voting station. They encounter problems on their way and after they vote. Quetta’s mother and grandmother teach her about the importance of voting and those who fought for their right.
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Learning the Traditions of Chuseok Video
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We Are a Class
An inspiring, inclusive book for students curious or worried about school.
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DEIB Reading Fun for Summer and All Year Round
September 21, 2024 For many years, the majority of books were written by white authors about white characters. Within the last ten years, publishers have been accepting more books that incorporate Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) by diverse authors. The publishing world is still not completely equitable in its choice of what is published,…
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Malik’s Number Thoughts: A Story about OCD
A determined boy learns to manage his OCD. Malik’s obsessive-compulsive disorder means his brain wants him to do everything on the count of four. When he’s invited to a minigolf birthday party, Malik is excited. But he worries about his Number Thoughts. If he has to take four tries to get the ball in the…
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Grandpa Across the Ocean
Everything seems different in South Korea, but the grandpa and his grandson learn to “enjoy walks in town, and trips to the beach. ‘Now, where Grandpas lives, smells familiar. sounds familiar. And feels like home.’”