My First Book of Tagalog Words: Filipino Rhymes and Verses [Hardcover]

Liana Romulo (Author), Jaime Laurel (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 3 and up

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.

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About the Author

Liana Romulo lives mostly in the Philippines but has also lived in Thailand, Belgium, and the United States. Her first picture book, Filipino Children's Favorite Stories, was a national bestseller in the Philippines.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Hardcover: 28 pages
• Publisher: Tuttle Publishing; Hardcover with Jacket edition (January 15, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0804838194
• ISBN-13: 978-0804838191
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 9.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #132,059 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Its just OK., October 3, 2007

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Goatie "Bilingual Mommy" (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: My First Book of Tagalog Words: Filipino Rhymes and Verses (Hardcover)

Its ok, but not great. My son and I love the graphics and colors, but the text is lacking. The author writes a disclaimer in the beginning that she added non-traditional letters like C, X, and Z etc. (due to the Spanish and American influences on the country), but what disappointed me was that the traditional sound "Ng" from the real Tagalog alphabet was missing. So many Tagalog words start with "Ng", so she shouldnt have left this out. Otherwise, its ok.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars My First Book of Tagalog Words, June 19, 2007

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A. Raymundo - See all my reviews
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This review is from: My First Book of Tagalog Words: Filipino Rhymes and Verses (Hardcover)

I'm disappointed with this book. I was expecting more words in tagalog but there are only 26 words - one for each letter of the alphabet. The last letter of the alphabet Z is for zipper which is the same as English.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My First Book of Tagalog Words: Filipino Rhymes and Verses, May 12, 2007

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Carolyn Simmons (Oakland, MD USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: My First Book of Tagalog Words: Filipino Rhymes and Verses (Hardcover)

I purchased this book for my grandson. He is only four and one half months old. When I gave the book to my grandson's parents they were thrilled. Many of the Fliipino people speak both English and Tagalog. The parents read this book to their son. He will be hearing the Tagalog words and will have a good start to becoming familiar with the Filipino Words. I will also be looking at Amazon for other books of this type. Even I can remember some of the Tagalog words.