Stories About Different Forms of Love

Stories in this collection:

Kuya Enzo Finds A Way
Written by Becky Santos-Gerodias
Illustrated by Valerie Villafior
For-twelve-year-old Kuya Enzo, his little brother, Anton, is a big problem. That's
because Anton annoys him every single time with unruly behavior.
How Kuya Enzo wished to bring back the time when he was just an only
child. Soon, he realizes that he doesn't have to, as he finds a way to fix his big
"little" problem.

Bela, the Kite
Written by Carmela Esguerra-Jose
Illustrated by Yan Gallegos
Bela is a beautiful kite. Miguel loves her so much. One day, Bela's string broke
She got lost and Miguel did not see her for a long time. However, something
happened that surprised both Miguel and Bela.

Pearls for Maya
Written by Sidney G. Reyes
Ilustrated by Alissa Evangelista

Siklab and Maya were best friends. One day Maya and her whole family could
not be found. Siklab discovered that they became slaves of Datu Salalila
He went to Datu Salalila's house to ask for their freedom. Datu gave him a
challenge. If Siklab succeeds, Maya and her family will get back their freedom

The Giants in the Backyard
Written by Gladiola Lucero Delim
Illustrated by Ark O. Parojinog
Are there things you get scared of before you sleep at night?
Come and discover what the boy in the story is afraid of. Let us find out
the things he learned about the giants in their backyard!

Sampaguita
Written and illustrated by Randy Valiente
Of all the flowers in their garden, she always sees her Papa talking to the
Sampaguita. She learns that it is a symbol of peace and unity. When she
meets her new classmate, Aminah, a Muslim transferee from Mindanao, she
discovers the power that lies in the flowers of the Sampaguita.

Mimi and Miming
Written by Stefani Alvarez
Illustrated by Hazel Gin Aspera
It is Sunday. Mimi's family is about t leave for church when she hears a faint
scratching sound. She was surprised to see a stray cat on their kitchen table
with a piece of fish in its mouth! Little did she know, she would meet her new
friend, When her birthday came, Mimi received a wonderful gift!

Pinat, the Catfish
Written by Amed O Nalil
Ilustrated by Teodorico A. Cabildo Jr.

Pinat Pantat is a catfish that lives in the rice fields. One day he went to
Tiyoy Puling's rice field without asking permission from his mother. What will
happen to Pinat?