The school year has zipped by so fast (although it didn’t feel like that when you were going through it) that it is summer once again. My son’s school has given a Summer Book List again, appropriate for 12 to 13 year olds.
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Summer Reading List for 12 to 13 Year Olds
March 28th, 2009 — Books and Reviews
Mom’s A Stewardess Update
November 15th, 2008 — Books and Reviews
It has been a little over four months since Claretian Publications launched my first book, Mom’s A Stewardess (Or Why There is No Vacation from Your Vocation) — Stories of Stewardship. The book is already out of stock in some of the National BookStore, Powerbooks, and Best Seller branches so if you are planning to buy a copy or buy copies for this Christmas, please make sure to call and check with your nearest bookstore first.
Mom’s A Stewardess: Not Just a Book for Mothers
July 5th, 2008 — Books and Reviews
Now, it’s time for a plug. As much as this site is designed to promote the importance of reading, as I have said before, children will read books if they see their parents reading.
Summer Reading List for 11-12 Year Old Boys
April 7th, 2008 — Books and Reviews
Summer is a great time to stop, relax and read a good book. Given that the school year has just ended in the Philippines, as a parent, you may want to take your children to the bookstore and have them pick out some stories and novels that they are interested in.
Spot’s Rainy Day by Eric Hill
February 3rd, 2008 — Books and Reviews
Spot’s Rainy Day by Eric Hill is one of my kids’ favorite books. It’s a Play-a-Sound book so kids can have fun pressing squares which make the following sounds: a dog’s laughter; raindrops; the tweeting of a bird; the meowing of a cat; the ringing of a bell; the croaking of a frog; and the quacking of a duck.
Haluhalo Espesyal by Yvette Ferreol
December 31st, 2007 — Books and Reviews
One of my daughter’s favorite books is Haluhalo Espesyal (Haluhalo Special) by Yvette Ferreol, with illustrations by Jill Arwen Posadas. The story is about Jackie, a young girl who gets sick and is nursed back to health by the delicious food from her Lola Itang’s kitchen.
Uuwi Na Ang Nanay Kong si Darna by Edgar Samar
October 22nd, 2007 — Books and Reviews
Uuwi na ang Nanay kong si Darna translates to My Mother Darna is Coming Home. It was written by Edgar Samar and illustrated by Russell Molina. It won the Grand Prize in the 2002 PBBY Salanga Writers’ Prize.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl
October 5th, 2007 — Books and Reviews
My son and his cousin discovered Roald Dahl books when they were about 7 or 8 years old. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was among the first books that they read and from then on, they were hooked.
The Magic of Apo Mayor by Grace D. Chong
September 16th, 2007 — Books and Reviews
The Magic of Apo Mayor, written by Grace D. Chong and illustrated by Beth Parrocha-Doctolero won the First Prize in the Palanca Awards in 2001, in the short story for children category. It is about Apo Mayor, an old man, who has significant influence in a place called Umingan.
Barron’s Illustrated Guide to 140 Dog Breeds
September 3rd, 2007 — Books and Reviews
This book was written by Katharina von der Leyen. My 10-year old son has been wanting to have a dog for the longest time. Unfortunately, his grandmother is not only not a pet lover but is also highly uncomfortable when dogs are around.