5 amazing finds your children will love at this year’s Manila International Book Fair
It’s that time of the year again, where bookworms, authors, educators, artists, and writers come together at the SMX Convention Center to celebrate their love for books and so much more. Every year, thousands gather from different parts of the country to find great deals at the Manila International Book Fair (MIBF) as they offer 20 to 90 percent discount on your favorite books. You could also get a chance to meet and greet your beloved author during their book signing.
Mommies and daddies, share your love for books with your little ones with these great selections at this year’s MIBF.
1. Ang Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang ni Severino Reyes series (R82)
Did you know that it wasn’t really a lola who wrote all those bedtime stories we grew up loving? It was a lolo named Severino Reyes, known as the “Father of Tagalog Plays.” Each of his books teaches kids a lesson they will remember as they grow older. To cater to all readers, his books were all written in both English and Filipino.
Add more story books to your collection with Severino’s classic and well-loved books, which include Ang Prinsipe ng mga Ibon/ The Prince of the Birds, Ang Prinsipeng Duwag/ The Cowardly Prince, Ang Sultan Saif/ Sultan Saif, and Anting-Anting/ The Amulet. You can also buy his book set for R900 pesos. It includes 12 of his stories namely Ang Pag-Ibig ni Maryang Sinukuan/ The Love of Maryang Sinukuan, Pedrong Walang Takot/ Fearless Pedro, Ang Mahiwagang Kuba/ The Enchanted Hunchback, Ang Prinsipeng Unggoy/ The Monkey Prince, and Rosamistica to name a few.
2. Religious Education for Elementary Grades (R10)
Let your kids enjoy the message and teachings of the Lord with St. Paul’s Religious Education for Elementary Gradesone to six. These illustrated series of books does not only include stories based on the Bible, it also has fun exercises and activities your kids will enjoy answering. The books go back to the basics of catechesis requiring the integration of doctrines, morals, and worship based on scriptures, Church documents, and human experiences as sources. You can avail each book at 90 percent off only at the MIBF.
3. Kumon Workbooks
Kumon is a learning network from Japan that educates young kids on Math, reading, and writing using Toru Kumon’s effective method. The Kumon Method has helped over 4.4 million children at different Kumon Centers worldwide. These workbooks teach the basic learning skills to children from ages two and above. The topics include early learning and fine motor skills, verbal skills, and math skills. Let your kids develop strong motor control and pencil control skills in My First Book of Drawing. Teach them on how to choose the correct colors and color within the lines with My Book of Coloring.
4. The WS Pacific Publications booth
Learning is indeed fun with WS Pacific Publications, Inc. as they offer up to 80 percent discount on their coloring books, story books, educational cards, religious books, and many more. They have Bible story books that have your favorite stories from the Old and New Testament retold in simple language and lively illustration perfect for kids and kids at hear for only R195 to R295. Paw Patrol and Shopkins sticker books are available for R100. For children below three years old, explore the world around you with your First Book of Color, Words, Number, Vehicles, and Animals for R40 to R150. Love great bargains? They also have a buy any five items for only R100. Perfect as gifts you’re your inaanaks.
5. Jomike Tejido’s Claysaurus book series R120
Do your kids love dinosaurs? Then let them join Claysaurus, a young Apatosaurus/ Brontosaurus dinosaur and his friends Terry the Pterodactyl, Rex the Tyrannosaurs Rex, and Trina the Triceratops as they explore a prehistoric world filled with fun and excitement. The series lets them explore a world far from what we live in today. You can also get the Claysaurus series (one to four) with a free pack of clay for a special price of only R480 (regular price is R600)
The 38th Manila International Book Fair is until Sept. 17 at the SMX Convention Center Mall od Asia Complex from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.