The 4th National Children's Books Awards: Top 9 Finalists and the 2016 Kids' Choice Award Winner

CITATIONS

4^th National Children’s Book Awards

Kid’s Choice Awards

Shortlist:

Marvino’s League of Superheroes

Written by Rae Rival-Cosico

Illustrated by Jamie Bauza

Published by Adarna House, Inc.

This is a nice story about Marvino going to a museum, but he doesn’t have the money for it. But then he befriends the one who owns the museum, but he doesn’t know it. What I like about this is that, if you see a good sculpting, you can draw it, just like how Marvino did. 

• Prepared by Horacio Rafael de Peralta

Made Perfect in Weakness

Written by Didith Rodrigo

Illustrated by Patricia Lascano

Published by The Bookmark, Inc.

This book tells kids that their own weaknesses can make them even better. It teaches kids that weakness doesn’t make you a failure. 

• Prepared by Horacio Rafael de Peralta

Big Sister

Written by Zarah Gagatiga

Illustrated by Ruben de Jesus

Published by Lampara Publishing House, Inc.

This book teaches kids that an older sibling may be annoying, but some point in time, they will need an older sibling. As said in the book, “My friends can keep me company, I know, but my big sister is special.” And, “She may annoy me sometimes, but she can be loyal and loving.” 

• Prepared by Rafael Varela 

Si Andoy, Batang Tondo

Written by Mark Anthony Angeles

Illustrated by Ray Nazarene Sunga

Published by Lampara Publishing House, Inc.

This book teaches kids to help others without being told to do so. 

• Prepared by Rafael Varela

Happy Home 1: Coming Home

Written by Grace Chong

Illustrated by Leo Kempis Ang

Published by OMF Literature--Hiyas

Coming Home was chosen as a book in the Top 9 because of its touching story about an orphan boy coming to terms with living with his new family. The story is seen from the younger children's perspective and it definitely shows just how lucky millions of kids are. The moral and the plot come together in a way that is both educational and lovable. 

• Prepared by Alon Luna Fabros 

Uncle Sam

Written by Segundo Matias, Jr.

Illustrated by Jason Moss

Published by Lampara Publishing House, Inc.

Uncle Sam was chosen as a book in the Top 9 because of its insight on the LGBT community through a child's eyes whilst still keeping with a colorful theme and a plot that is sure to make multiple readers love the book. As well as that, the book brings along a story that makes young people who feel as if they are different, feel more at home. Plus, it's in both English and Tagalog. 

• Prepared by Alon Luna Fabros

I Will Always Love You More

Written by Peachy Concepcion

Illustrated by Joel Chua

Published by Anvil Publishing, Inc.

This book was chosen to be in the top 9 because, it assures kids that whatever they do, their parents will always love and support them. The book shows that even though the mom misses her daughter's hugs and kisses, she accepted that her daughter was already growing and her ways are changing. She supported her daughter's decisions and she will always be there for her no matter what. 

• Prepared by Pheonna Heart Ragasa

Nawawala si Muningning

Written by Michael M. Coroza

Illustrated by Tokwa Peñaflorida

Published by Adarna House, Inc.

This book was chosen to be in the top 9 because it was very accurate in showing how cat owners feel when their cats are missing and how they imagined what happened to their cats while they were missing. It was also very relatable, like how cat owners can relate to how the boy felt when his cat was missing and how it frightened him so much. 

• Pheonna Heart Ragasa

Salusalo para kay Kuya

Written by Ergoe Tinio

Illustrated by JC Galag

Published by Adarna House, Inc.

It taught me that no matter what happens, we should continue our life by keeping and treasuring the good and happy memories of our loved ones, because everything happens for a reason.

We also need to be strong to make our dreams come true by making our loved ones the reason why we remain strong. It’s good for children because of its illustration that can get the children’s interest, and simple words make the story great. 

• Prepared by Apriel Beltran

Winner:

Made Perfect in Weakness

Written by Didith Rodrigo

Illustrated by Patricia Lascano

Published by The Bookmark, Inc.

Ang nagustuhan ko sa Made in Perfect Weakness ay yung story niya kasi kahit she’s blind at tinutukso, hindi siya sumuko at siya ay nakapagtapos 

• Prepared by  Althea Hazel Fresno 

Kahit po na bulag siya, hindi siya tumigil sa pag-aaral. At parehas kami ng favorite subject 

• Prepared by Sean Kirby Cruz

Hindi hadlang ang kapansanan sa pag-aaral 

• Prepared by Ricmel Padon

Kasi po nag-work hard siya para makuha yung goal niya. 

• Prepared by Yasuyuki Avendaño

Dahil hindi hadlang ang kapansanan sa pag-aaral. At may aral din tayong makukukha sa kwento na kailangan, kahit hindi tayo perpekto, kailangan nating magsikap. 

• Prepared by  Alizza Tolentino