The Termite Queen: And Other Classic Philippine Earth Tales by Sylvia Mendez Ventura

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Author: Sylvia Mendez Ventura
Illustrator: Joanne de León

Classic folk tales from the Philippines. There are stories of star-crossed lovers, elves, giants and underworlds. It is a fascinating look at the world of the Philippines before the coming of the Spanish.

Eight classic Philippine tales about the earth! 

• The Great Hog Earthquake 
• The Termite Queen 
• Volcano of Love and Death 
• The Hat on Tirad Pass 
• The Nuno's Cigar 
• Mother Mountain 
• The Giants Who Made Islands 
• Green Palms and White Monkeys 

Book Details

• Paperback: 56 pages
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9716300832
• ISBN-13: 978-9716300833
• Ages: 8 - 12
• 8" x 10"