Item Type : Periodical
Description : The young citizen you will always find: 1. stories that build character, 2. poems that the young people love, contests and things to do such as games, puzzles, cooking, drawing, etc., 3. art, history and nature study which really entertain and interest young people in these important subjects, 4. interesting features which instills practical ideals of good citizenship, 5. book chats about books and authors that young people will be interested in, and 6. science and health that talks on scientific subject, menus and other articles on health and sanitations.
Issue Date : Volume 1 (Issue No. 4) May 1935
Language : English
Rights : In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
Creator: Aunt Julia
Language: English
Subject: Creative nonfiction, Philippine (English)
Abstract: "You will notice, Ernesto," his father began, "that the sounds made by birds are merry. "What is that bird's name, Father?" Ernesto asked, pointing to the bird. "Now, think, and tell me why the martines and other birds like to live among trees." The martines and other birds like to go in flocks or groups. Now can you think of other reasons What do city boys do with birds?" Since most birds eat insects, they live in the woods and fields where there are many insects." So, you see that the martines, just like many other birds, is a friend of ours." "Is it wrong, Father, to catch birds and eat them?" "I wish I could see a bird's nest Ernesto thought aloud after a pause. Some birds build their nests on the ground among tall grass. "Father, look at that beautiful yellow bird.
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Creator: Baldovino, Gilmo
Language: English
Subject: Short stories, Philippines (English); Philippine fiction (English)
Abstract: Once upon a time, there was a king who was very much loved by the people. But just when everybody thought that the king was beyond hope, a physician appeared in the king's palace. He said that the king's sickness could be cured only by a wonderful bird by the name of Adarna. When the king heard of this, he called Pedro, the eldest of his sons. The king waited a long time for the arrival of Pedro. The king was reluctant to send Juan. I shall take good care of myself," Juan told the king. The king was thus persuaded to let Juan try his luck. When they reached the palace, the king became well at the sight of the bird
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Creator: Mother Joy
Language: English
Subject: Short stories, Philippines (English); Children stories, Philippines (English); Philippine fiction (English)
Abstract: Little Nene had no friends. Nene was sad. Sometimes she cried. She had no toys. One day Nene was sitting at the foot of the stairs. She heard a soft but long "meow". She looked back and saw a little hungry kitten. Nene picked up the kitten and gave the kitten some rice and water with a little salt. After a while Nene washed the kitten and cried with joy and kissed the kitten. "I shall name you 'Maganda'. Nene was very kind to Maganda.
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Creator: Peña, Julio Cesar
Subject: Short stories, Philippines (English); Children stories, Philippines (English); Philippine fiction (English); Adventure stories, English-Philippines
Abstract: After supper, Tonio handed to the old man his buyo box and his calikot. He married the most beautiful girl of the town who had been courted by the 'old man of the mound.' "The young woman, who later became my grandmother, received nightly calls from the Old Man. This act of hers maddened the Old Man and he would retreat muttering: 'Crazy fool, crazy fool.' For more than a month the Old Man visited the girl, pinched her, wooed her with the same words chanted in the same fashion, and left murmuring angrily when she said her prayers.
Description: Chapter 2
Rights: In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
Creator: Hernandez, D.A.
Language: English
Subject: Creative nonfiction, Philippine (English); Revolutionary literature, Philippine (English)
Abstract: In the province of Batangas there is a little old town situated on the bank of a little river, the Pansipit River. That little old town is Lemery. The children began setting fire to the houses in the little old town. Little Jose watched the house faithfully. Two gigantic Americans approached the house with a flaming brand to set fire to it. The Americans then turned towards Jose. The little boy broke off a big leafy branch of a tuba tree and stood in readiness near the house. One of them began to burn the nipa wall of the house, and the fire was no sooner started than Jose put it out with all his might with the tuba branch in his hands. but again, little Jose put out the fire with his tuba branch. If they had harmed little Jose, you yourselves would consider them bad and cruel. So, while all the houses in the neighborhood were cracking in flames, the house of Jose's mother was left untouched. Inside the family assembled, praying to God and thanking Him for giving Jose the courage that meant peace and safety to them all.
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Language: English
Subject: Philippines -- Politics and government
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Creator: Muñoz, Antonio
Language: English
Subject: Philippine fiction (English); Short stories, Philippines (English)
Abstract: Whenever his parents were away, Tito would do all the work in the house. This made the parents happy and as much as they could they did the work that should have been done by Tito. Tito looked down as he put the ring on his finger. "My precious ring," said Tito, "please give us something to eat." "Come, mother," said Tito, "let us help father to the table." After their meal, Tito said, "Ring, dear, please give us a better house to live in and decent clothes to wear." As soon as Tito had finished speaking, they found themselves in a well-furnished house. "Where did you get that ring, Tito?" Tito told her the story, but he forgot to mention the warning of the old woman. "Give it to me, Tito," said the mother. "Tito," she said to the boy, "when you 'got that ring, I told you not to give it to someone else. You are a good son, Tito for you decided to lose everything in order that you would not disobey or displease your mother. Tito and his parents lived happily for many years.
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Creator: Pimentel, Fernando
Language: English
Subject: Boy Scouts -- Philippines; Scouting (Youth activity) -- Philippines
Abstract: Boy Scouts rendered service on various occasions, such as in public gatherings, processions, carnival and charity fair grounds, in fact, in every place where many people are congregated. Scouting is not only a truly Filipino organization but is also a world-wide brotherhood and in every part of the world you will see Boy Scouts. A Boy Scout trains himself to develop his character and citizenship so that when he becomes a man he will be of service to his country.
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Creator: Guerrero, Leon Ma.
Language: English
Subject: Guerrero, Leon Maria -- The First Filipino
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