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All About the Philippines: Stories, Songs, Crafts and More for Kids

by Gidget Roceles JIMENEZ
illus. by Corazon Dandan-Albano. 64p. (All About…). index. Tuttle. Oct. 2015. Tr $16.95. ISBN 9780804840729.
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Gr 1–3—Three first cousins, each of whom represents a different Filipino ethnic group, introduce readers to the history, culture, and daily life of their country. The geographical, religious, and (some) cultural differences among them showcase the rich diversity of the Philippines while stressing the similarities among the children, as well as what they have in common with American children. Each spread is illustrated with bright watercolors and features a different topic, such as history, biodiversity and current environmental concerns, sights to see, favorite foods, crafts to make at home, and how to say thank you in a selection of the many commonly spoken languages. This approach makes it easy to browse but sometimes ends up simplifying the topic: some of the history is muddled and contradictory.
VERDICT This latest offering in Tuttle's "All About…" series is the strongest yet and much needed.
Reviewed by Jennifer Rothschild, Arlington County Public Libraries, VA , Aug 01, 2015

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