Paterno, Maria Elena

The girl who turned into a fish and other classic Philippine water tales / as told by Maria Elena Paterno ; illustrated by Albert Gamos - 55 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm - Treasury of Philippine folk tales . - Treasury of Philippine folk tales. .

Eight classic water tales from the Philippines tell the story of why the sea is salty, how waterfalls came to be, how a girl turned into a mermaid, and of human interactions-- punishments for vanity, rewards for humility, and the triumph of the underdog.

Primary

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Tales--Philippines
Folklore--Philippines

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