Filipino Children's Favorite Stories

A collection of well-loved myths and tales from the Philippines. These stories introduce Maga the giant crab, the god Langit and his beautiful wife Alunsina, Pedro the gentle woodcutter and a host of other intriguing characters. These stories will enchant 6 to 10-year-old readers around the world with their wit and charm. Many of the tales have been passed from mother to child over many centuries and cover classic childhood themes, such as the forces of good triumphing over evil, children rebelling against adults and the weak prevailing against the strong.