Digital Storytelling

Si Daginding: ang unang daga sa buwan

Kuwento ni Roberto Alonzo at guhit ni Renato Gamos.

Summary:
Daginding thinks the moon is made of cheese, but when he becomes the first mouse in space, he takes a big bite and gets quite a surprise.

Storyteller: Ms. Gesyl E. Ambos, RL

Sandosenang sapatos = A dozen pair of shoes

Kuwento ni/story by Luis Gatmaitan ; drawings by/guhit ni Beth Parrocha-Doctolero ; muling ikinuwento Ingles ni Grace Chong.

Summary:
Karina and Susie are sisters whose father is the best shoemaker in town. Karina has lots of pretty shoes made by her father but Susie's twelve pairs of shoes are without compare. And for a special reason. This poignant story tells of a father's great love for a disabled daughter.

Storyteller: Mr. Ulysses Ceniza, RL

The Empty Pot

by Demi ; Published by Henry Holt and Company

Summary:
This is a story from China, where the Chinese Emperor announces an unusual test to choose an heir for his Kingdom.  Any child who raises the best flowers from a seed given by the Emperor will be his successor.

Storyteller: Violeta F. Aoyama, RL

The Little Seed/Ang Munting Buto

Story by/Kuwento ni Mary Ann Ordinario-Floresta ; Illustrated by/Iginuhit ni Frances C. Alcaraz ; Published by ABC Educational Development Center

Summary:
A Folk tales from Mindanao.  The Little Seed is a beautiful story about kindness and love.  And how the little Seed able to gain the love of the Datu.  The children will learn that respect is not given because of wealth but of the goodness one shares to others.

Storyteller: Violeta F. Aoyama, RL

Beautiful Bananas

By Elizabeth Laird ; Illustrated by Liz Pichon ; Published by Oxford University Press

Summary:
This is an adventure story of Beatrice who is bringing a bunch of beautiful bananas for her granddad.  Find out, how she was able to meet the different animals on her way to her granddad.

Storyteller: Violeta F. Aoyama, RL

Why is there an Elephant in my Christmas manger?

Written by Jose Aranas ; Publication New City Press

Summary:

Certainly, not the usual animal that you will find in a manger. Why is there an elephant in my Christmas manger highlights the value that our heartfelt and loving presence is more important than any material gift we can offer… God sees the right intention in our hearts, and He is pleased with that. Surely, an important lesson to share with children especially during Christmas season.

Storyteller: Mrs. Gesyl Ambos, RL

Creepy Carrots!

Written by Aaron Reynolds ; Illustrated by Peter Brown ; Publication Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

[Caldecott Honor Book]

Summary:

The carrots that grow in Crackenhopper Field are the fattest and crispiest around and Jasper Rabbit cannot resist pulling some to eat each time he passes by, until he begins hearing and seeing creepy carrots wherever he goes.

Storyteller: Melanie Lenlen V. Hermosa, RL, Grade School Librarian – SC

Beat Bugs In My Life

Adapted by Cari Meister

Published by HarperCollins Publishers

Summary:

It’s Katter the Pillar’s birthday, and the Beat bugs are ready to party!
Everyone is having a good time except for the birthday girl.
Can the beat bugs help Katter see how exciting it is to grow and change?

Storyteller: Melanie Lenlen V. Hermosa, RL Grade School Librarian – SC

Belle's Winter Adventure

By Kitty Richards

Illustrated by The Disney Storybook Art Team

Published by Random House Children’s Book

Summary:

Princess Belle from Disney's Beauty and the Beast sets out on a winter adventure in this sturdy board book that's perfect for Disney princess fans ages 0 to 3. Let us join her adventure as she saves Chip who was hiding in a bag from the Peddler.

Storyteller: Melanie Lenlen V. Hermosa, RL Grade School Librarian – SC

The Grinch Who Likes Christmas

By Dennis R. Shealy

Illustrated by Shane Clester

Published by Golden Book

Summary:

The Grinch was an unusual person, who did not appreciate Christmas the way the Whos down in Whoville did. Actually, in the story, he was the epitome of everything evil and unpleasant causing him to be shunned by society, in general. Early in life he had been ridiculed and never recovered from the negativity.

Storyteller: Melanie Lenlen V. Hermosa, RL - South Campus Library

Dora saves the Snow Princess

Adapted by Phoebe Beinstein

Illustrated by Dave Aikins

Published by Simon and Schuster/ Nickelodeon

Summary:

Sabrina, the Snow princess has had her magic crystal stolen by a witch in hopes that all the snow in the forest will melt. Let us join Dora and Boots as they jump into a fairy tale to save the Snow Princess and prevent the snow in the forest from melting away too.

Storyteller: Melanie Lenlen V. Hermosa, RL Grade School Librarian – SC

Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer

By Alan Benjamin

Published by Golden Books

Summary:

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is a fictional reindeer and is usually depicted as the ninth and youngest of Santa Claus's reindeer, using his luminous red nose to lead the reindeer team and guide Santa's sleigh on Christmas Eve. Though he initially receives ridicule for his nose as a fawn, the brightness of his nose is so powerful that it illuminates the team's path through harsh winter weather.

Storyteller: Melanie Lenlen V. Hermosa, RL Grade School Librarian – SC

Mickey and the Beanstalk

Adopted by Dina Anastasio

Illustrated by Sharon Ross

Summary:

This book retells the traditional tale of Jack and the beanstalk with Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy playing major roles. Mickey Mouse stars as a peasant who finds some magic beans in Walt Disney's classic fairytale Mickey and the Beanstalk.

Storyteller: Melanie Lenlen V. Hermosa, RL Grade School Librarian – SC

City Chicken

By Arthur Dorros
Illustrated by Henry Cole

Summary:

A city-living chicken named Henry, short for Henrietta, is a somewhat unusual chicken. She eats pizza, strawberries and waffles, and lays blue eggs-yet she has never seen the country or the animals that can be found there. After hearing about the country from Lucy, the cat next door, Henry takes flight in a wild journey to see the country herself. She is confused about what a cow, pig or horse is, but Henry discovers she is not confused about the place she prefers to call home.

Storyteller: Melanie Lenlen V. Hermosa, RL Grade School Librarian – SC

Olivia

Written and illustrated by Ian Falconer

Summary:
Olivia is a high energy little girl with a big imagination that often wears her mother out.  Her family keeps her occupied by visiting many fun places from the beach to the museum, but even then Olivia has too much energy for her mother to manage.  She ends up receiving a time out before bedtime, but all is well when she and her mother read her favorite stories together.

Storyteller: Melanie Lenlen V. Hermosa, RL Grade School Librarian – SC

Strega Nona

By Tomie dePaola

Summary:

Strega Nona – “Grandma Witch” – is the source for potions, cures, magic, and comfort in her Calabrian town.  Her magical everfull pasta pot is especially intriguing to hungry Big Anthony.  He is supposed to look after her house and tend her garden but one day, when she goes over the mountain to visit Strega Amelia, Big Anthony recites the magic verse over the pasta pot, with disastrous results.

Storyteller: Violeta F. Aoyama