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He is a kid just like you. But he has a story that is quite different. Every Saturday, he and his mother wake up early, prepare what they have to bring, and take a long journey. They are visiting a very important person in a special place. Find out in his story who this person is and where they are going to visit him, and also what special occasion they celebrate every Saturday. Find out also in the story how to get along properly with a fellow kid whose father is not like any other father. Siya ay isang batang katulad ninyo. Ngunit mayroon siyang kuwentong medyo naiiba. Tuwing Sabado, siya at ang kanyang nanay ay maagang dalahin, at bumibiyahe nang malayo. Dadalawin nila ang isang mahalagang tao sa isang espesyal na lugar. Alamin sa kanyang kuwento kung sino and taong ito at kung saan nila dadalawin ito, gayundin kung ano ang espesyal na okasyon na nagaganap sa kanila tuwing Sabado. Alamin din mula sa kuwento kung paano pakisamahan nang tama ang kapwa batang may tatay na hindi katulad ng ibang tatay.
Author
RUSSELL MOLINA is a Filipino children’s book author and graphic novelist. Reflecting current Filipino realities and mirroring the local milieu and culture, his stories embrace a wide range of themes: From difficult issues like discrimination and apathy to real-life experiences like sibling rivalry and the reinvention of the family structure. With books like “Madyik Silya ni Titoy” (Titoy’s Magical Chair) and “Sampu Pataas, Sampu Pababa” (Ten Up, Ten Down), Molina has inspired children to conquer physical disabilities with a dose of creativity and imagination. For his stories, he has won in numerous awards shows, including the Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature, The PBBY Salanga Writer’s Prize, The PBBY Alcala Illustrator’s Prize and the National Children’s Book Awards.
