Anything that is different is perceived as ugly in this world. People are treated as if there is something wrong or missing. Our society feeds false messages to children about what is to be valued.
With Ana, the spot on her face was not a hindrance to make her feel happy and beautiful.
A birthmark that is usually a cause for humiliation becomes a source of pride -- a beauty spot!
Written by Jonamari Kristin Ordinario - Floresta
Illustrated by Frances Alcaraz
The Chocolate Hills in Bohol are on of the country's greatest wonder. For decades, people from all over the world have come and visited the place to marvel at this extraordinary site. In this story, a fairy in Carmen, Bohol devotedly protects and counts these hills are slowly disappearing because people are destroying them for money. When the town folks refuse to listen to the fairy's warning, they feel the horrific effects of destroying nature's gifts. Will the people of Carmen ever overcome their adversities which are the result of their own actions and green?
Finalist of RCBC 8th Kuwentong Kalikasan Katha ng Kabataan
Written by: Jonamari Kristin Floresta
Illustrator: Arvi Delos Reyes
This book speaks about overcoming sadness and coping with stressors through social support in the lens of the Philippines’ most beloved Tarsiers. Living in the forests, tarsiers are confronted with threats from environmental degradation. A lone tarsier manages to navigate confronting emotions through transformative changes and realizations. Like people, we navigate our struggles and this story offers a way to show children that they don’t have to be alone in coping with their emotional difficulties.
Written By: Mary Ann Ordinario
Illustrator: Svitlana Holovchenko
Read the story and find out about the courage of a Gmelina stump to persevere in the most tragic condition. A brave little stump sstands fast. A brave little stump refuses to give up. A brave little stump holds on to hope for the environment and humanity.
Translated into Arabic
Written by Mary Ann Ordinario
Illustrated by Yasmin S. Ong
Long ago, there lived a king who hated stories. He believes that writing and reading stories will not help his kingdomto prosper. But there was a humble lady named Rainmari who could not accept this rule. She secretly wrote her stories at night and kept it inside her huge rag doll. What will happen when the king learns about her secrets?
Written by: Mary Ann Ordinario
Illustrated by: Frances C. Alcaraz
The Little Seed is a beautiful story about kindness and love. The children will learn that respect is not given because of wealth but of the goodness one shares to others.
2016 AFCC Singapore Samsung KidsTime Author's Award, 2nd Place
BLURB: Every September, General Santos City, the Tuna Capital of the Philippines, celebrates the Tuna Festival. Discover the sights, sounds, smells, and taste that the magical event has to offer. Who knows? Maybe it's a place you'd like to visit this coming September!
Written by: Mary Ann Ordinario
Illustrator: Liza Flores
Above the city with barely any trees, Mama Bird and Papa Bird gasp for air. They’ve been flying for days, looking for a safe place to build a nest. Time is running short. Without any trees to build nest on, how will Mama Bird lay her eggs?
Long ago, all the animals did not have noses. One day their wish was granted. They had to choose their noses before sunrise. But the pig did not believe the good news. What will happen when the pig is the only one left with just two holes on his face?
Blurb: A boy narrates the good things his father has done as a town mayor. He admires and looks up to him as a good man and a hero.
This story will teach children that every community has the chance to grow and improve if elected leaders are honest and sincere to do what is right in fulfilling the needs of the people.
Blurb: Phebie likes the color purple because of how her Grandma’s hands turn purple while cooking ube. But when Grandma gets into an accident while cooking, Phebie starts disliking the color purple. Grandma teaches Phebie how there’s more to hands and cooking ube than just the color.
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