14/02/2010
Filipino Friends
- ISBN13: 9780804838221
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
Product Description
Through the eyes of Sam, a Filipino-American boy visiting the Philippines for the very first time, children will learn about Philippine customs and language. Soft, whimsical watercolors—labeled with English words and Filipino translations—bring to light the differences between Western and Philippine lifestyles. Children of expatriate Filipinos as well as expatriate children living in the Philippines will find Filipino Friends indispensable in bridging the gap between the two cultures.
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Originally picked up this book in the library. But my son loved it so much I ended up buying it. The color pictures are very vibrant and every picture on the page has the word in English and Tagalog. Definitely recommend!!
Rating: 5 / 5
Bought this book for my 3 sons so that they may learn a bit about their heritage before they go to the Philippines for a first visit. The story is about a young boy named Sam who visits the Philippines for the first time. He is at first a little nervous, but along the way learns about the filipino culture (seasons, food, family, parties, sights, etc.) and by the end of the book enjoys and feel comfortable with his Fiipino relatives and environment. I’m buying another one for my goddaughter. Would highly recommend!
Rating: 5 / 5
Loved this book. Can’t wait to read my daughter this book and let her know a little bit about her heritage. The book also helped me review Tagalog as I’m not the greatest speaker since I am American born and my own parents not passing on the language.
Rating: 5 / 5
I bought this so that my son could learn Tagalog, even though I don’t speak it. My dad is a native speaker and lives 3 hours away, so I recorded him reading it to my son. We watch the video and follow along in the book. I also love it because it shows the cultural differences in a way that he can understand. After getting the book, I ordered another one to send to my niece. I highly recommend it!
Rating: 5 / 5
My 2 and 3/4 year old son loves this book and requests for it everyday. He specifically loves for me to sing the song “Bahay Kubo” and point out the vegetables pictures in the book. He is actually learning how to sing “Bahay Kubo” even though he really doesn’t know what the words mean. The loves the character Sam, and I love to point out pictures which I say in English and Tagalog.
Rating: 4 / 5