{"product_id":"abadeha-the-philippine-cinderella-paperback","title":"Abadeha: The Philippine Cinderella - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMyrna de la Paz\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eYoushan Tang\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA retelling of the Cinderella story, set in the Philippines. Part of the Cinderella Around the World series.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Mother, Oh, Mother, Bathala, Creator of the Earth, Anitos, Spirits of my ancestors, Hear me and help me...\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs Abadeha wept and prayed, she saw a beautiful woman, bathed in radiant light, who appeared to take her worries away.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSo go the blessings of Cinderella's fairy godmother throughout the struggles and eventual triumphs of a young girl against her oppressors. Set in the exotic islands of the Philippines, this tale captures the mystical charm of the indigenous culture of the Filipinos. Colorful images of pre-colonial Philippine scenes, costumes, architecture, and folkways vividly enhance the enchanting tale.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis retelling of lasting value and universal appeal conveys the deep respect and reverence for nature and the earth inherent in the forever-loved story that will never grow old.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMyrna de la Paz\u003c\/b\u003e was born in Manila, Philippines, and grew up in a town where indigenous culture and spiritual beliefs are practiced parallel with Christianity. She later shared this world of magic and myth when she wrote and directed Bakunawa, a play based on the Bagobo people. She now lives in Los Angeles with her family.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYoushan Tang\u003c\/b\u003e grew up in Shanghai, China, and graduated from the Central Academy of Fine Arts and Peking University with degrees in Chinese art and literature. Since 1980, Tang has made his home in San Francisco where the cultural diversity inspires his work. He is also the illustrator of \u003ci\u003eAbadeha: The Philippine Cinderella\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eAnklet for a Princess: A Cinderella Story from India.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.2 x 10.2 x 8.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 01, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Abadeha: The Philippine Cinderella\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle Grades, 4-8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42730044850239,"sku":"9781885008442","price":14.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/387f33e049b9ab22bfa07be8a4b0fd84.webp?v=1765124603","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/abadeha-the-philippine-cinderella-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}