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A Book In Two Languages: English And Filipino Tagalog: The Health Benefits Of Apples For Children (Ang Benepisyo Ng Mansanas Para Sa Kalusugan Ng Mga Bata).

"This is a fun way to learn about some varieties of apples. (Ito ay isang masaya na paraan upang malaman ang tungkol sa ilang mga uri ng mansanas.) In this book, children will meet some funny-looking apples from different parts of the world and become aware of their colors, sizes and shapes. (Sa aklat na ito, ang mga bata ay nakakatugon sa ilang mga nakakatawang-tingnang mansanas mula sa iba't ibang bahagi ng mundo at magkamalay sa kanilang mga kulay, laki at hugis.)"

"This book was written so that children will be able to gain knowledge about some types of apples and the health benefits from eating them. (Ang aklat na ito ay isinulat upang ang mga bata ay magagawang makakuha ng kaalaman tungkol sa ilang mga uri ng mansanas at ang mga benepisyo sa kalusugan mula sa pagkain ng mga ito.) These cool cartoon apple characters may encourage picky eaters to eat them too. (Itong cool na cartoon character na mga mansanas ay naghihikayat rin sa mga picky eaters upang kumain ang mga ito.)"

An official language of the Philippines, Filipino is based on Tagalog, with elements of Spanish, English, and Chinese mixed in. The result is a rich, expressive language spoken in the Philippines and throughout the far-reaching Filipino diaspora.

Filipino Tapestry offers an innovative approach to learning language by emphasizing the critical intersection of language and culture. It provides activities and exercises that immerse beginning and intermediate students of Filipino in a variety of authentic situations to simulate an in-country experience.

Also available from The University of Wisconsin Press at uwpress.wisc.edu/books/4785.htm

In the age-old tradition of teaching language through rhyme and verse, My First Book of Tagalog Words introduces Philippine language and culture to preschool children in a playful and non-intimidating way. Age range: 3 to 5 years.

Kumusta! Welcome to our Tagalog phrasebook. Take your first step with us in discovering the language of Philippines.  Learn Tagalog in easy and simple ways that will help you converse in everyday practical situations. The phrasebook is a hands-on tool that teaches language phrases and basic sentences.

"Containing over 180 definitions of almost 150 different conjugations and more than 450 example sentences, this book is the best reference guide for learning the conjugations used by native Filipinos in spoken Tagalog. Nowhere else will you find a more complete reference for learning the meaning and usage of so many conjugations. Use this guide to increase your ability to communicate with rich meaning, and master the Tagalog language."