Tahanan Books

Tahanan Books Nurturing a young person's passion for learning with books that celebrate Philippine life � Unit 4

Tahanan Books for Young Readers specializes in quality children’s books for the Filipino family and supplementary curriculum materials for schools and libraries. Founded in 1991, Tahanan has published over a hundred titles ranging from Philippine folk tales to science books to pop culture gift books. Renowned for its high quality and thoughtful attention to detail, Tahanan is a nine-time winner of

the National Book Award for Children’s Literature. Named for the Tagalog word “home,” where the love of learning and reading begins, Tahanan aims to foster and nurture a young person’s passion for learning with books that celebrate Philippine culture and history. Since it debuted with six Great Lives biographies of Filipino heroes at the Manila International Book Fair in 1992, Tahanan Books celebrates its twenty years this year with a renewed commitment to its mission and passion: creating lasting books that will turn young people into lifelong readers.

The manta ray is one of the smartest fish in the sea! They have the ability to recognize themselves and learn from exper...
14/06/2026

The manta ray is one of the smartest fish in the sea! They have the ability to recognize themselves and learn from experiences. These species can be found gliding though deep and shallow reef waters around Philippine islands.

🏝️ Let’s learn about the wonders of our seas through the pages of "A First Look at Philippine Fishes."
✍️Written by Maria Elena Paterno
🎨Illustrated by Crispin Dayao, Jr.

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Maligayang Araw ng Kalayaan! 🇵🇭The Philippine flag is more than a banner, it is a symbol of our nation’s history, sacrif...
12/06/2026

Maligayang Araw ng Kalayaan! 🇵🇭

The Philippine flag is more than a banner, it is a symbol of our nation’s history, sacrifice, and aspirations. As we celebrate another year of independence let us honor the Filipinos who fought for the right to raise our flag.

“Our flag today is a combination of the Katipunan flags that came before it. Blue stands for peace, truth, and justice; red, for patriotism and valor, and white, for purity and equality. The three stars symbolize the island groups of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. The eight rays of the sun stand for the provinces that first revolted against Spain.”

Mabuhay ang malayang Pilipinas!

Featured book Bandila: The Story of the Philippine Flag
✍️Written by Merci Melchor
🎨Illustrated by Auri Asuncion Yambao

The whale shark is the largest fish in the world! It can grow up to 12 meters or more, but even with its enormous size t...
08/06/2026

The whale shark is the largest fish in the world! It can grow up to 12 meters or more, but even with its enormous size this sea creature is a gentle giant that mostly feeds on plankton and swims around the Visayan waters.

🐋 This World Oceans Day let’s celebrate the wonders of our seas through the pages of "A First Look at Philippine Fishes."
✍️Written by Maria Elena Paterno
🎨Illustrated by Crispin Dayao, Jr.

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Brand new release!🛖 KAHIT MUNTI Filipino Dwellings Written & Illustrated by Harry MonzonTranslated to English by Angela ...
31/05/2026

Brand new release!
🛖 KAHIT MUNTI Filipino Dwellings
Written & Illustrated by Harry Monzon
Translated to English by Angela Narciso Torres

Now available at tahananbooks.ph.

Kung pakikisamahan mo ang kalikasan, paano mo nais manirahan? (If you want Earth to be your friend, what kind of dwelling would you tend?)
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In KAHIT MUNTI Filipino Dwellings, Harry Monzon offers a thoughtful look at the local environments that influence how certain traditional Filipino houses are designed. His expressive verses in Filipino against the backdrop of vivid illustrations allow each reader to appreciate our diverse culture and explore the many forms one’s home can take.

This is a bilingual picture book. More details about each traditional house can be found on the last few pages.

Trim size: 8 x 10 inches
No. of pages: 40 pp plus cover
Year Published: 2026
ISBN: 978-621-422-062-5

There are over forty varieties of Santan in the Philippines! This flower grows in clusters of white, yellow, pink, or re...
29/05/2026

There are over forty varieties of Santan in the Philippines! This flower grows in clusters of white, yellow, pink, or red. Each flower is tube-shaped with spreading lobes at the top.

🏵️ What’s blooming in your community? Get to know more of our local flora this Flores De Mayo through the pages of "A First Look at Philippine Flowers."
✍️Written by Lo**ta J. Bulalacao, Ph.D.
🎨Illustrated by Crispin Dayao, Jr.

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“To protect themselves, the Ivatan people have built incredibly durable dwellings called the nigadagada a vahay, meaning...
26/05/2026

“To protect themselves, the Ivatan people have built incredibly durable dwellings called the nigadagada a vahay, meaning stone house.”

The Nigadagada a Vahay paper model is just one of the six houses featured in Adrian Panadero’s “BAHAY: A Tour of Traditional Filipino Homes.”

Build your own Nigadagada to celebrate Filipino Architecture this Heritage month. 🛖

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The sweet smelling sampaguita is the national flower of the Philippines, known for its small white fragrant blooms. This...
22/05/2026

The sweet smelling sampaguita is the national flower of the Philippines, known for its small white fragrant blooms. This flower is often associated with purity, simplicity, humility, and strength.

💮 What’s blooming in your community? Get to know more of our local flora this Flores De Mayo through the pages of "A First Look at Philippine Flowers."
✍️Written by Lo**ta J. Bulalacao, Ph.D.
🎨Illustrated by Crispin Dayao, Jr.

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“A steep roof gave the house its imposing shape, while panolong, colorful prow-like carvings on its facade, made the roy...
20/05/2026

“A steep roof gave the house its imposing shape, while panolong, colorful prow-like carvings on its facade, made the royal residence stand out.”

The torogan paper model is just one of the six houses featured in Adrian Panadero’s “BAHAY: A Tour of Traditional Filipino Homes.”

Build your own torogan to celebrate Filipino Architecture this Heritage month. 🛖

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The vibrant bougainvillea is known for its bright, paper-like leaves called bracts, while the actual flowers are tiny bl...
17/05/2026

The vibrant bougainvillea is known for its bright, paper-like leaves called bracts, while the actual flowers are tiny blooms at the center. This tropical plant thrives in the sun, adding bursts of color in gardens, streets and Filipino homes.

🌸 What’s blooming in your community? Get to know more of our local flora this Flores De Mayo through the pages of "A First Look at Philippine Flowers."
✍️Written by Lo**ta J. Bulalacao, Ph.D.
🎨Illustrated by Crispin Dayao, Jr.

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“Found in lowland areas like rice fields and fishing villages, this simple dwelling optimizes natural airflow into the h...
14/05/2026

“Found in lowland areas like rice fields and fishing villages, this simple dwelling optimizes natural airflow into the home in response to the humid climate.”

The Bahay Kubo paper model is just one of the six houses featured in Adrian Panadero’s “BAHAY: A Tour of Traditional Filipino Homes.”

Build your own bahay kubo to celebrate Filipino Architecture this Heritage month. 🛖

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