Powerbooks will be having a warehouse sale from October 5 to 14, 2007, from 10am to 7pm daily. Discounts on books will range from 20% to 90%.
Powerbooks Warehouse Sale: October 5-14, 2007
October 5th, 2007 — News and Events
Paperback and Audio Book Rental Service in the US
October 5th, 2007 — Parenting and Education
If you are or anyone you know is based in the United States (or if you visit quite often and stay for a relatively long period of time), you may want to check out this service known as www.booksfree.com This service will allow you to read more books without having to buy them or keep them. We all know how books can take up too much space at home.
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.
When Reading Can Also Distract
September 17th, 2007 — Parenting and Education
It has always been said that teaching your kids to like reading is a good thing. However, there are also times when reading can be a distraction. How?
Citibank’s I Love to Read Project
September 17th, 2007 — News and Events
I read in a news article written by Tina G. Santos and which appeared in the Philippine Daily Inquirer last July 2007, that Citibank is undertaking a community service program called I Love to Read. With this program, grade school students of particular schools (e.g. Magat Salamat Elementary School in Tondo) are encouraged to improve their reading and comprehension skills.
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.
Read and Educate Yourself
September 4th, 2007 — Parenting and Education
Quality education these days does not come cheap. It is no wonder then that a lot of children do not get the education that they need or require.
Take Me to the (Book) Fair!
September 4th, 2007 — News and Events
The Manila International Book Fair is like an annual excursion for our family. We usually go on a Saturday as that’s when my son has no school and the hubby has no work.
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.
Munting Saranggola for Kids Aged 3 to 6 years
August 20th, 2007 — Parenting and Education
If you have Saranggola Magazine for older kids, there is also Munting Saranggola for kids aged 3 to 6. If you subscribe to Munting Saranggola, you will get 8 copies a year from July to February. Each issue contains prayers, stories, and activities that your little children will enjoy.