Bilingual Read Alouds
Ang Nakakatakot na Puno ng Balete
A scary story from the Philippines about a kapre.
Ang nakakatakot na kwento mula sa Pilipinas tungkol sa isang kapre.
Author- Tristan Yanson
Read by- Princess Raven De Guzman, Ranidel Grande, Ardon Nabua, and Leilah Nikolai Quirol
Artist- Alfonso Miguel Tiama
Tagalog
English
Pagsubok
A story about the struggles and challenges in the life of a school teacher from Laoag City, Philippines.
Isang kwento tungkol sa mga paghihirap at hamon sa buhay ng isang guro sa paaralan mula sa Laoag City, Philippines.
Authors- Jewel Cainguitan, Casie Karel Asuncion, Russel Macahig Russell Macahig
Read by- Princess Raven De Guzman, Ranidel Grande, Ardon Nabua, and Leilah Nikolai Quirol
Artist- Alfonso Miguel Tiama
Tagalog
English
Ang Karabao at Kambing /
The Carabao and Goat
A fable from the Philippines about the importance of hard work.
Isang pabula mula sa Pilipinas tungkol sa kahalagahan ng pagsusumikap.
Adapted by- Risty Estigoy and Carl Arellano
Read by- Princess Raven De Guzman and Ardon Nabua
Tagalog
English
The Monkey and the Turtle
A well-known fable about what happens to greedy people. First written by Jose Rizal, a Filipino national hero.
Ang kilalang pabula tungkol sa nangyayari sa mga taong sakim. Unang isinulat ni Jose Rizal, isang Pilipinong pambansang bayani.
Authors- Leonardo Cabigon, Pauleen Figuracion, Christian Dave Tangonan
Read by- Ma Victoria Pidlaoan
Artist- Jaybee Ronduen
Alamat ng Ampalaya /
The Legend of the Bitter Melon
Ang pabula na nagmula sa Pilipinas tungkol sa panganib ng kayabangan.
A fable from the Philippines about the danger of vanity.
Author- Drena Sanree Cabinian
Read by- Princess Raven De Guzman and Ranidel Grande
Various artists
Read aloud in English and Tagalog
Tagalog & ENglish
Doon po sa Amin / Awit ng Pulubi
A story about how four children were rewarded for saving their town from an invasion of insects.
Ang istorya tungkol sa apat na bata na ginantimpalaan dahil iniligtas nila ang kanilang bayan mula sa pagsalakay ng mga insekto.
Authors- Dervan Cabinian, Nathaniel Doroni, Zhedmar Velasco
Read by- Princess Raven De Guzman, Ardon Nabua, and Leilah Nikolai Quirol
Artist- Dustin Ganotisi
Tagalog
English
A Day at the Fiesta
An account of a memorable day at the fiesta in Urdaneta City, Phiippines.
Author and Artist- Erica Dollente
Read by- Ma Victoria Pidlaoan
Read aloud in English with Ilokano dialogue
Delusional Love
A story of unrequited love.
Author- Princess Raven De Guzman
Artist- Gerome Barnachea
Read by- Princess Raven De Guzman and Ardon Nabua
Read aloud in English
English
The Way I Changed
A story of how the author changed after moving from the Philppines to Hawai'i.
Author- Francis Calderon
Read by- Leilah Nikolai Quirol
English
Tales of the Heart
A story about the joy of falling in love.
Author and Artist- Evon Jyka Lozano
Read by- Ranidel Grande
Read aloud in English with Tagalog dialogue
English & Tagalog
Juan and Tiktik
Juan's grandmother tells him a story about a creature who lives in the forest.
Ang lola ni Juan ay nagkuwento tungkol sa isang nilalang na nakatira sa kagubatan.
Read by the author, Leilah Nikolai Quirol
Read aloud in English with Tagalog dialogue
English & Tagalog
Pan de Sal Saves the Day
A story about how a girl made the most of unexpected events on a school trip.
Isang kwento tungkol sa kung paano sinulit ng isang babae ang mga hindi inaasahang pangyayari sa isang school trip.
Story adapted by- Aidreian Bantolina
Read by- Princess Raven De Guzman, Ardon Nabua, and Leilah Nikolai Quirol
Read aloud in English and Tagalog
English & Tagalog
Juan Tamad
A story about a lazy boy who leans a lesson.
Isang kwento tungkol sa isang tamad na batang lalaki na natuto ng leksyon.
Author- Anthony Jaden Manayan
Read by- Prince Bantolina, Princess Raven De Guzman, and Ardon Nabua
Read aloud in English and Tagalog
English & Tagalog
Abong Idarna
A story about a king, a prince, and a magical bird.
Ang isang kwento tungkol sa hari, sa prinsipe, at sa mahiwagang ibon.
Authors- Karen Estigoy and Zhylon Jake Santiago
Read by- Princess Raven De Guzman, Ranidel Grande, and Ardon Nabua
Read aloud in English and Tagalog
English & Tagalog
The Man I Met at the Festival
A story about the Pavvurulun Festival in Teguegarao City, Cagayan, Philippines.
Isang kwento tungkol sa Pavvurulun Festival sa Teguegarao City, Cagayan, Philippines.
Author- Micaela Coleto
Read by- Leilah Nikolai Quirol
Read aloud in English with Tagalog dialogue
English
The Legend of the Narra Tree
A story about two lovers that ends in tragedy.
Ang kwento tungkol sa dalawang magkasintahan na nauwi sa trahedya.
Story adapted by- Karen Estigoy and Anthony Jaden Manayan
Read by- Princess Raven De Guzman and Ardon Nabua
Read aloud in Tagalog
Tagalog
A Wasted Chance
A story about a missed opportunity at love.
Author- Earl Tagama
Read by- Ardon Nabua, Princess Raven De Guzman,
English
Mount Mayon
The legend from the Philippines about how Mount Mayon was formed.
Author- Red Andrei Gonzales
Read by- Princess Raven De Guzman, Ranidel Grande
English
Grandma's Favorite Little Boy
A story about dealing with bullies, a grandmother's love, and leaving home.
Ang istorya tungkol sa pakikitungo sa mga nangbu-bully, pagmamahal nang isang lola, at sa pag alis ng bansa.
Author- Vito Daluddung, Jr.
Read by- Princess Raven De Guzman and Ardon Nabua
Read aloud in English with Taglog dialogue