philippines

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philippines

Pedro and the monkey

1996
A Filipino monkey secures the fortune of his young owner in this variation of a traditional tale.

Tuko and the birds

2008
When Tuko the gecko cries so loudly that the birds stop singing and cannot sleep, they try to trick him into moving from their home on the Philippine island of Luzon.

Philippines

1999
Describes how the culture of the Philippines is reflected in its many festivals and celebrations, including Ati-Atihan, Moriones, and Christmas.

D-Day

1944
2013
Details the accounts of the planning and execution of history's greatest amphibious invasion. Also explains in simple terms why the war started and how it was fought.

The solemn lantern maker

a novel
2009
In the days before Christmas, a mute ten-year-old sells his exquisite paper lanterns on the streets of Manila, where he rescues an American tourist from a brutal attack and believes he sees an angel fall from the sky, leading to a series of events that show the boy and his mother the true meaning of Christmas.

A crocodile's tale

1972
A little boy saves a crocodile's life only to have the animal threaten to eat him.

[Abadeha

the Philippine Cinderella
2001
In this version of Cinderella, set in the Philippines, Abadeha endures abuse by her stepmother before being helped by the Spirit of the Forest and becoming the bride of the island chieftan's son.

MacArthur and the Philippines

1982
Recounts the history of General MacArthur's obsession with retaking the Philippines from the Japanese, from the Clark Field bombings of 1941 until the destruction of Manila in 1945.

Christmas in the Philippines

1998
Briefly describes the customs, songs, foods, and activities associated with the celebration of Christmas in the Philippines.

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