Summary
This book exposes children to Filipino Culture in a creative, joyful way. It is written as a rhyming ABC book and features different types of Filipino food, different landmarks, and different household items. This educational book can be enjoyed by Filipino children, who can connect to it, or anyone who wants to learn more about Filipino culture. It is a joyful read that is filled with engaging illustrations.
Theme(s):
Culture
Personal Response
This book is an easy read that can be enjoyed by anyone! The pictures are fun and engaging while the words rhyme. I really enjoyed reading this book and found that I really enjoyed the illustrations the most. They are bright and fun and really add to the reading experience. A young child that cannot read can look at the pictures to follow along with the story. I connected to this book before reading it because I love Adobo and was interested in learning more about Filipino culture.
Teaching Ideas
After reading this book, students can research more about Filipino culture or another culture of their choosing. While researching, students can use a graphic organizer to track their thinking. They should research food, landmarks, and different household objects used. When done, students can make a multimodal presentation to share what they learned with the class. In their presentation, they could mirror the ‘ABC’ format that Reyes used in the book.
Recommended Reading Level
Birth-PreK, Grade 01, Grade 02, Grade 03, Grade 04, Grade 05, Grade 06
