Children's Stories

Ang Ampalaya sa Pinggan ni Peepo (The Bitter Gourd on Peepo’s Plate)

Peepo's father wants him to eat his ampalaya, but he doesn't like its bitter taste. Little does he know that it comes down to eating or being eaten!

Ang Ampalaya Sa Pinggan Ni Peepo won the Second Prize for the Maikling Kuwentong Pambata category at the 2007 Don Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards.

It is published by Lampara Books and is available in bookstores nationwide.

Sa Tapat ng Tindahan ni Mang Teban (In Front of Mang Teban’s Store)

There are many good things about the town of San Honorico, but people come for one thing: the two curious characters in front of Mang Teban's store.

Sa Tapat ng Tindahan ni Mang Teban won the Second Prize for the Maikling Kuwentong Pambata category at the 2011 Don Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards.

It is published by Lampara Books and is available in bookstores nationwide.

Narding Carpio and the Monstrous Wall

Narding Carpio can do anything. He can hold his breath for hours, lift heavy objects, and even talk to diwatas. But when giant waves sank Barangay San Geronimo, Narding’s power was tested to its fullest.

Narding Carpio and the Monstrous Wall is published by Chikiting Books. Copies are available in bookstores nationwide and on the Chikiting Books website.

Beware the Snake

It's Little Mouse's first time to be away from Big Mouse. Big Mouse warns her about Snake and what Snake does to little mice. Big Mouse prepares Little Mouse for Snake's tricks, how to notice them, and what to do if Snake makes his move.

Joem Antonio is part of a group of writers and illustrators who believe that stories play a crucial role in every child's growth. So, apart from publishing books the traditional way, they've also chosen to donate material to the public through Stories for our Children. In so doing, they hope that storytellers young and old fill their pockets with stories to share.