Synopses & Reviews
andlt;bandgt;This colorfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents an entertaining story from the Philippines that teaches an important lesson about self esteem.andlt;/bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;A heart-warming story of a young Filipino girl who builds self-confidence after spending a day with her classmates, andlt;iandgt;Pan de Sal Saves the Day: A Filipino Children's Storyandlt;/iandgt; is an award-winning inspiring tale for young children everywhere. It's the story of a young girl named Pan de Sal who lives in the Philippines and thinks she's the unluckiest girl in the whole world. Aside from not liking her own name and finding her appearance strange, she doesn't have all the fancy things her classmates have. She can't even muster the courage to try out for the Glee Club, even though she has a beautiful voice.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Things change suddenly when an unexpected event forces her into the limelight. With her innate talent and resourcefulness, Pan de Sal wins admiration of her classmates and finds the confidence she needs to fulfill her dreams.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;For anyone who has ever felt like an outsider or experienced adversity, andlt;iandgt;Pan de Sal Saves the Dayandlt;/iandgt; teaches children to see the unique qualities in everything and everyone, even themselves.
Synopsis
Pan de Sal is a shy, plain little girl, embarrassed for living in a poor thatched-roof hut and for eating simple foods. She envies Croissant, Muffin and Doughnut, her richer and prettier classmates. One day, the school bus they are riding in has a flat tire, and Pan de Sal saves the day by entertaining her friends and sharing her simple lunch with themand#8212;and it turns out that she has no reason to feel ashamed after all!andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Pan de Sal is the name of the simple, yet ever-popular sweet bun eaten in the Philippines. It is completely unassuming, and yet still beloved by everyone. andlt;iandgt;Pan de Sal Saves the Dayandlt;/iandgt; teaches children to see the unique qualities in every thingand#8212;especially which we give little thought to, but which bring us such great love and joy.
Synopsis
This colorfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents an entertaining story from the Philippines that teaches an important lesson about self esteem. A heart-warming story of a young Filipino girl who builds self-confidence after spending a day with her classmates, Pan de Sal Saves the Day: A Filipino Children's Story is an award-winning inspiring tale for young children everywhere. It's the story of a young girl named Pan de Sal who lives in the Philippines and thinks she's the unluckiest girl in the whole world. Aside from not liking her own name and finding her appearance strange, she doesn't have all the fancy things her classmates have. She can't even muster the courage to try out for the Glee Club, even though she has a beautiful voice.
Things change suddenly when an unexpected event forces her into the limelight. With her innate talent and resourcefulness, Pan de Sal wins admiration of her classmates and finds the confidence she needs to fulfill her dreams.
For anyone who has ever felt like an outsider or experienced adversity, Pan de Sal Saves the Day teaches children to see the unique qualities in everything and everyone, even themselves.
Synopsis
A charming children's story about the unassuming, yet ever-popular sweet bun eaten in the Philippines
Synopsis
Pan de Sal is a shy, plain little girl, embarrassed for living in a poor thatched-roof hut and for eating simple foods. She envies Croissant, Muffin and Doughnut, her richer and prettier classmates. One day, the school bus they are riding in has a flat tire, and Pan de Sal saves the day by entertaining her friends and sharing her simple lunch with them—and it turns out that she has no reason to feel ashamed after all!
Pan de Sal is the name of the simple, yet ever-popular sweet bun eaten in the Philippines. It is completely unassuming, and yet still beloved by everyone. Pan de Sal Saves the Day teaches children to see the unique qualities in every thing—especially which we give little thought to, but which bring us such great love and joy.
About the Author
andlt;bandgt;Norma Chikiamcoandlt;/bandgt; wrote for various newspapers and magazines before shifting to writing short stories for children. A journalism graduate of St. Theresa's College in the Philippines, she has studied at the International Institute for Journalism in Berlin, Syracuse University in New York, and the Culinary Institute of America. Aside from winning first prize in the Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature, she has also been given the Outstanding Journalism Award by the Australian-New Zealand Chamber of Commerce and the National Book Award by the Manila Critics' Circle for a cookbook she edited. She has also written a series of cookbooks for Periplus Editions in Singapore.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;bandgt;Illustratorandlt;BRandgt;Mark Ramsel N. Salvatus IIIandlt;/bandgt; hails from Quezon province in the Philippines. He graduated cum laude from the University of Santo Tomas in Manila with a degree in fine arts, major in advertising. He has won several national competitions in the Philippines, including ArtPetron.