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Wednesday 8 May 2013

(13) Philippi no Short Stories



Liana, Romulo, Filipino children's favorite stories, [Hong Kong]: Periplus, c2000.




It was retold by Liana Romulo and was illustrated by Joanne De Leon. This is not only one of the Filipino children favorite stories but also one of the Favourite children's stories. Genres are Children's stories; Folklore; Folktales; Legends; and Mythology. It includes bibliographical references.  It is suitable for children. 

Contents are Why mosquitoes buzz around our ears, The terrible giant,  The hermit and the two worm, The battle of the wind and the rain, Alunsina, A feast of gold, The runaways , The magic lake, The deer and the snail, A bridge of flowers , Why the cock crows, The battle of the sea and sky, and The Prince's bride. It taught millions of children throughout the centuries with poignant, universal life lessons. While some of the stories have been retold and printed in many variations, others have never been published.

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