{"product_id":"mias-first-coin-a-filipino-picture-book-by-santino-dalisay-flores","title":"Mia's First Coin: A Filipino Picture Book by Santino Dalisay Flores","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eA shiny coin. A long road. One brave little girl.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen Lola gives Mia her very first coin and sends her to the sari-sari store all by herself, the road suddenly looks so long. A sleepy dog. A flurry of chickens. A puddle as big as the sea. But Mia is braver than she knows — and what she carries home will fill Lola's heart with joy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eMia's First Coin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a warm, gently funny \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eFilipino picture book\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e about courage, generosity, and the love between a grandmother and her granddaughter. Along the way, young readers naturally absorb \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e15 essential Tagalog Words and phrases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003etabi po\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (excuse me) to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003emahal kita\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (I love you) — woven into every moment of Mia's adventure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike most \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eFilipino books for kids\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that feel like flashcard lessons, this is a real story first. Children fall in love with Mia's journey. Tagalog comes along for the ride.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eWhy families love this Filipino children's book:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eA real story, not a word list\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — A page-turning adventure with a satisfying emotional payoff\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e15 essential Tagalog Words and phrases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Anchored to feelings children will remember\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eAuthentic Filipino Culture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Sari-sari stores, banderitas, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eduster\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e dresses, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eyema\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e candy, and the warmth of Filipino family life\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eBuilt for read-aloud bedtimes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Short, rhythmic sentences perfect for ages 3 to 7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eParent-friendly glossary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — All Tagalog words collected at the back with English meanings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eThe Perfect Gift for Filipino Friends, Filipino Parents, and Diaspora Families\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you are a Filipino family preserving heritage, a mixed-heritage household introducing the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eFilipino Language\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a Lolo or Lola reading with your grandchild, or an educator looking for authentic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eFilipino Culture Children's Books\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — this book is made for you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA treasured addition to any library of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eFilipino books for kids\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and a heartfelt \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003egift for Filipino friends\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, baby showers, birthdays, and Filipino American History Month.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published\u003cbr\u003ePublication date ‏ : ‎ June 10, 2026\u003cbr\u003eLanguage ‏ : ‎ English\u003cbr\u003ePrint length ‏ : ‎ 35 pages\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8199155700\u003cbr\u003eItem Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.3 ounces\u003cbr\u003eReading age ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7 years\u003cbr\u003eDimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.09 x 8.5 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Independently Published","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57469115826342,"sku":null,"price":12.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/0785\/3478\/files\/61ONWgWtYzL._SL1000.jpg?v=1789862650","url":"https:\/\/philippine-bookshop.myshopify.com\/products\/mias-first-coin-a-filipino-picture-book-by-santino-dalisay-flores","provider":"Philippine  Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}