Gidget Roceles Jimenez is the author of poetry and non-fiction books for kids, including the popular Can We? science series. She lives in the Philippines with her husband, their three children and their many pets. Corazon Dandan-Albano has illustrated over thirty children's books, including the popular Filipino Friends and Filipino Celebrations. She lives in the Philippines with her husband and their two daughters.
"A few weeks ago, we were sent a copy of the book All about the
Philippines, and it sent my kids and me off on an exploration of
this fascinating archipelago. The book itself is a wonderful place
to start, since it features stories, songs, crafts, and games for
kids. My kids recognized Sungka as the game they know as mancala,
and they say we need to make leche flan sometime soon. I think we
will also play Piko -- a Filipino version of the American game of
hopscotch -- as soon as the rain we are thrilled to finally enjoy
dies down." --MamaSmiles.com blog
"Full-color watercolor illustrations by Dandon-Albano are a perfect
complement to the text, brimming with recognizable details and the
ebullient colors and liveliness that are hallmarks of Filipino
culture. Plenty of hands-on art projects, recipes (all of which
will require adult supervision), and activities make this book a
truly interactive lesson in geography." --Booklist
"One of the nicest aspects of the book is the stress on the
different ethnicities all coming together to enrich and form the
one country of the Philippines. We talked about how similar this is
to our own community where my kids have friends from Japan,
Belgium, China and India, who love to play together...Overall, I
would highly recommend this book for a colorful and engaging
introduction to the Philippines." --Schools 'N More blog
"All About The Philippines is a fantastic introductory book
for children, and there are so many ways that it can be used as a
jumping-board into learning more about the Filipino culture."
--CastleViewAcademy.com blog
"I feel the entire book gave us a glimpse at life in the
Philippines. I can highly recommend this book as well as all the
others in the series. We love them!!" --Crafty Moms Share blog
"The All About Asia series is the children's version of a
folklore handbook, a user-friendly encyclopedia, a DIY manual for
experiencing an Asian country's culture from a youth's point of
view." --AsianFortuneNews.com
"The large format and attractive, cartoonlike illustrations provide
an inviting look at a country not often included in many other
resources for children." --Kirkus
"This latest offering in Tuttle's All About... series is the
strongest yet and much needed" --School Library Journal
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