Synopses & Reviews
andlt;iandgt;My First Book of Tagalog Wordsandlt;/iandgt; is a beautifully illustrated book that introduces young children to Filipino language and culture through everyday words.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;The words profiled in this book are all commonly used in the Filipino language and are both informative and fun for English-speaking children to learn. The goals of andlt;iandgt;My First Book of Tagalog Wordsandlt;/iandgt; are multiple: to familiarize children with the sounds and structure of the Tagalog language; to introduce core elements of Filipino culture; to illustrate the ways in which languages differ in their treatment of everyday sounds; and to show how, through cultural importation, a single word can be shared between languages.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Both teachers and parents will welcome the book's cultural references, and appreciate how the book is organized in a familiar ABC structure. With the help of this book, we hope more children (and adults) will soon be a part of the 22 million people worldwide that speak Tagalog!
Synopsis
In the age-old tradition of teaching language through rhyme and verse, andlt;iandgt;My First Book of Tagalog Wordsandlt;/iandgt; introduces Philippine language and culture to preschool children in a playful and non-intimidating way. The ABC structure provides a familiar framework that encourages fun and easy learning. Its bold and bright illustrations aim to make children laugh and enjoy the learning process.
Synopsis
My First Book of Tagalog Words is a beautifully illustrated book that introduces young children to Filipino language and culture through everyday words. The words profiled in this book are all commonly used in the Filipino language and are both informative and fun for English-speaking children to learn. The goals of My First Book of Tagalog Words are multiple: to familiarize children with the sounds and structure of the Tagalog language; to introduce core elements of Filipino culture; to illustrate the ways in which languages differ in their treatment of everyday sounds; and to show how, through cultural importation, a single word can be shared between languages.
Both teachers and parents will welcome the book's cultural references, and appreciate how the book is organized in a familiar ABC structure. With the help of this book, we hope more children (and adults) will soon be a part of the 22 million people worldwide that speak Tagalog
Synopsis
A fun and colorful way for young children to learn Filipino words
Synopsis
In the age-old tradition of teaching language through rhyme and verse, My First Book of Tagalog Words introduces Philippine language and culture to preschool children in a playful and non-intimidating way. The ABC structure provides a familiar framework that encourages fun and easy learning. Its bold and bright illustrations aim to make children laugh and enjoy the learning process.
About the Author
andlt;bandgt;Liana Romuloandlt;/bandgt; spends much of her free time traveling, scuba-diving, and hunting through new and unusual bookstores. A dedicated yoga practitioner, she lives mostly in the Philippines but has also lived in Thailand, Belgium, and the United States. Having grown up in different parts of the world, she knows how important it is to preserve her own heritage and share it with others throughout the world. Her first picture book, andlt;iandgt;Filipino Children's Favorite Storiesandlt;/iandgt;, was a national best-seller in the Philippines.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Artistandlt;BRandgt;andlt;bandgt;Jaime Laurelandlt;/bandgt; is a freelance graphic designer based in Manila who has won awards as an art director for an international advertising agency. A longtime videogame aficionado, he also creates and develops videogames for kids all over the world.