SJPL Picks: Picture Books for Filipino American History Month

by Gilmore-Young, Dorina Lazo

Book - 2024

A Filipino-American girl works hard to learn a traditional Filipino dance, the Tinikling, to surprise her grandparents on their anniversary. A Filipino-American girl works hard to learn a traditional Filipino dance, the Tinikling, to surprise her grandparents on their anniversary. Show less

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Our Nipa Hut

A Story in the Philippines

by Abalos, Rachell

Book - 2024

With a tropical storm fast approaching the Philippines, Yelena, Papa and the nipa hut they've worked so hard to build must stand strong together to weather this force of nature. With a tropical storm fast approaching the Philippines, Yelena, Papa and the nipa hut they've worked so hard to build must stand strong together to weather this force of nature. Show less

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Dancing Hands

A Story of Friendship in Filipino Sign Language

by Que, Joanna

Book - 2023

Sam is fascinated by her new neighbors and their ability to talk with their hands, and when she meets Mai, she starts to learn Filipino sign language so they can communicate. Includes dictionary of Philippine signs. Sam is fascinated by her new neighbors and their ability to talk with their hands, and when she meets Mai, she starts to learn Filipino sign language so they can communicate. Includes dictionary of Philippine signs. Show less

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Bunso Meets A Mumu

by Valdez, Rex

Book - 2023

Bunso meets the Filipino boogeyman, a creature Filipino parents use as a motivator to get their kids to behave. Bunso meets the Filipino boogeyman, a creature Filipino parents use as a motivator to get their kids to behave. Show less

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Dancing the Tinikling

by Peyton, Bobbie

Book - 2023

Jojo's grandmother Lola invites him to join her in the rhythmic tinikling dance, and though he initially stumbles, Jojo finds his footing and joyfully embraces his American and Filipino heritages. Jojo's grandmother Lola invites him to join her in the rhythmic tinikling dance, and though he initially stumbles, Jojo finds his footing and joyfully embraces his American and Filipino heritages. Show less

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Maribel's Year

by Sterling, Michelle

Book - 2023

New country, new school, new friends. A lot can happen in a single year. But one thing's for certain: Maribel won't forget her Papa, even when he's 8,000 miles away in the Philippines. New country, new school, new friends. A lot can happen in a single year. But one thing's for certain: Maribel won't forget her Papa, even when he's 8,000 miles away in the Philippines. Show less

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Lolo's Sari-sari Store

by Lee, Sophia N.

Book - 2023

After recently moving to the United States, a young girl reminisces about her time spent helping her Lolo run his sari-sari store in the Philippines, and uses some of his wisdom to make herself feel more at home. After recently moving to the United States, a young girl reminisces about her time spent helping her Lolo run his sari-sari store in the Philippines, and uses some of his wisdom to make herself feel more at home. Show less

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Doña Esmeralda, Who Ate Everything!

by De la Cruz, Melissa

Book - 2022

Once upon a time, in the middle of a group of seven thousand happy islands named after King Philip of Spain, there lived a lady named Doña Esmeralda. She ...Show more Once upon a time, in the middle of a group of seven thousand happy islands named after King Philip of Spain, there lived a lady named Doña Esmeralda. She had a big bouffant hairdo and was much smaller than you. And she was always hungry... And so begins the wickedly hilarious tale of one very old, but very stylish little lady who loves to eat, but can only find the ooey, gooey, mushy, smelly leftovers of naughty children to nosh on. Show less

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Sari-sari Summers

by Bontigao, Lynnor

Book - 2023

Nora loves spending summers with Lola at her sari-sari store, a treasure trove filled with everything you could need, from hair accessories to toys, cream...Show more Nora loves spending summers with Lola at her sari-sari store, a treasure trove filled with everything you could need, from hair accessories to toys, creamy yema to sour tamarind candy. And this year, Nora is big enough to help her grandmother. But when aheat wave strikes and no one comes to the store, Nora worries that she won't get to spend the rest of the summer with her lola--until she gets a sweet idea. Show less

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Holding on

by Lee, Sophia N.

Book - 2022

A young girl spends song-filled summers with her music-loving grandmother in the Philippines, but when her beloved Lola starts slipping into silence and s...Show more A young girl spends song-filled summers with her music-loving grandmother in the Philippines, but when her beloved Lola starts slipping into silence and stillness, the girl helps her grandmother hold on with music and the joyful memories the songs bring. Show less

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When Lola Visits

by Sterling, Michelle

Book - 2021

For one young girl, summer is the season of no school, of days spent at the pool, and of picking golden limes off the trees. But summer doesn't start unti...Show more For one young girl, summer is the season of no school, of days spent at the pool, and of picking golden limes off the trees. But summer doesn't start until her lola--her grandmother from the Philippines--comes for her annual visit. When Lola visits, the whole family gathers to cook and eat and share in their happiness of another season spent together. Show less

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Hand Over Hand

by Fullerton, Alma

Book - 2017

When Nina asks her grandfather to take her fishing with him on his old banca boat, his answer is always the same: "A boat is not the place for a girl...Show more When Nina asks her grandfather to take her fishing with him on his old banca boat, his answer is always the same: "A boat is not the place for a girl." But Nina is determined to go. She knows that if her lolo will show her how to jig the lines, to set the hook, and to pull in a fish, hand over hand, she can prove to everyone in their Filipino fishing village that she deserves her turn in the boat, girl or no! Show less

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All About the Philippines

Stories, Songs, Crafts and Games for Kids

by Jimenez, Gidget

Book - 2015

et 'All About the Philippines' take you on an awesome journey to the lively and colourful country of Mary, Jaime and Ari - first cousins who look complete...Show more et 'All About the Philippines' take you on an awesome journey to the lively and colourful country of Mary, Jaime and Ari - first cousins who look completely different from one another but are the best of friends. They'll introduce you to their homes, their schools, their families, favourite places to visit, holidays and more. Show less

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