Filipino Friends
Filipino Friends
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Filipino Friends

Written by Liana Romulo & illustrated by Corazon Dandan-Albano
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6 - 9
Reading age
32
Page count
AD860L
Lexile measure
Dec 15, 2006
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Travel to the Philippines without leaving home! From the author of Filipino Children’s Favorite Stories comes a book for young children that features a Filipino-American boy visiting the Philippines for the very first time. Each watercolor illustration is labeled with English words and their Filipino translations and shows readers both the similarities and differences between Western and Philippine lifestyles. Filipino Friends, perfect for Filipino-American’s or those just interested in the culture, is indispensable in bridging the gap between the two cultures. Following the sweet multicultural children’s story, kids will learn about Philippine customs and traditions, including: Filipino festivals and celebrationsTraditional dressSnacks and mealsSongs and gamesThe Filipino language–Tagalog–and more!

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780804838221
    Publication Date
    December 15, 2006
    Publisher
    Tuttle Publishing
    Original Publication Date
    December 15, 2006
    Page Count
    32
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    6 - 9 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2007920604
    WorldCat Number (OCLC)
    181865615
    Lexile® Level
    AD860L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~T
    Est. ATOS® Book Level
    ~5.5

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