Note: You don't have to buy the books to enjoy the artworks and the stories. CANVAS is committed to ensuring universal access and as broad a readership as possible for these amazing works by young Filipino writers and artists. All these can be enjoyed (sometimes with accompanying trailers and music) on the CANVAS website.
And, e-book versions for our children's books are also downloadable - ALL FOR FREE! - on our website. :-)
That said, why should you even buy the hard copies of our books? Click here to find out why.
Either way, enjoy!
Doll Eyesby Eline Santos, artworks by Joy Mallari
(Limited 1st edition hardbound: PhP 850.00)
Our latest children's book and winner of our Romeo Forbes Children's Story Writing Competition...
Dark, edgy, very Filipino. Set in mystical Quiapo, on the eve of the Feast of the Black Nazarene.
Ang Dyip ni Mang Tomasby Genaro Gojo Cruz, artworks by Anthony Palomo
(Limited 1st edition hardbound: PhP 850.00)
Our latest children's book, is a son's tribute to his father, and is inspired by Philippine icons, traditions and values from the jeepney to Simbang Gabi to the importance of family.
The Rocking Horseby Becky Bravo, artworks by Elmer Borlongan
(Last few copies - Limited 1st edition hardbound with audio CD (narration by Pinky Amador, music by Pido): PhP 1,500.00)
A touching and heartbreaking story of a boy, a tree that he loved, and a special wooden horse, The Rocking Horse was the very first winner of CANVAS' Annual Romeo Forbes Children's Story Writing Competition, and Winner of the Gintong Aklat Award 2008.
Ang Batang Maraming Bawalby Fernando Gonzalez, artworks by Rodel Tapaya
(Limited 1st edition hardbound: PhP 850.00)
Winner of CANVAS' 2006 Romeo Forbes Children's Story Writing Competition, and a finalist in the Catholic Mass Media Awards 2007.
Sol - A Legend About the Sunby Agay Llanera, artworks by Farley del Rosario
(Limited 1st edition hardbound: PhP 850.00)
Amorsolo loved the sun. Hoping to win her heart, he rides an enchanted rocking horse and serenades the sun. But the moon, too, was in love with the sun and would not stand idly by... An enchanting tale of love, music and light...
"The Boy Who Touched Heaven"by Iris Gem Li, artworks by Serj Bumatay
(Limited 1st edition hardbound: PhP 350.00)
Winner of the National Book Awards as the best children's book of 2008. The story, which celebrates the famed Banawe Rice Terraces, was also the winner of CANVAS' Elias Dakila Storywriting Competition on Environment and Culture.
"CANVAS Earth Tales: Three Ecofables for Children"(Limited edition 1st edition hardbound: PhP 800.00)
A collection of three very short environmental stories for children, illustrated by three Filipina artists:
* “The Hummingbird” (author unknown), artworks by Plet Bolipata
* “The Star Thrower” (author unknown), artworks by Liza Flores
* “The King and the Royal Trees,” by Paul Aird, artworks by Ivee Olivares-Mellor
Message in the Sand by Charmaine Aserappa, artworks by Roel Obemio
(Limited first edition hardbound book: PhP 895.00)
Miguel loved the sea, and was sad that the fish and seabirds were dying. Who could save them?
Message in the Sand was written especially for CANVAS by Charmaine Aserappa, author of the international bestseller “In a Japanese Garden.”
"Si Lupito at ang Barrio Sirkero" by Rowald Almazar, artworks by Jose Santos III
(Signed limited edition hardbound book: PhP 895.00)
An original, whimsically Filipino tale of courtship and courage in a Circus Village. The Winner of CANVAS’ 2007 Romeo Forbes Children’s Storywriting Competition.
Elias and His Trees Adapted from the French classic, “The Man Who Planted Trees,” by Jean Giono. Adaptation by Augie Rivera, artworks by Romeo Forbes
(Last few copies - Limited first edition hardbound books (last few remaining copies) with audio CD (narration by Chrys Fernandez, music by Paulo Santos): PhP 1,500.00)
CANVAS’ maiden publication. A classic ecofable about the power of an individual to change the world. Finalist in the 2006 National Book Awards and the 2006 Gintong Aklat Awards.
