{"product_id":"9780804856676","title":"The Amazing Beasts of Philippine Mythology","description":"Author: The Ang Ink Artists Collective\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780804856676\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Berkeley Books\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 12 Mar 2024\u003cbr\u003ePages: 128\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAge range 12+\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMeet the creepy creatures and amazing beasts from Philippine mythology!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis delightful compendium of mythical creatures (and where to find them) takes a tongue-in-cheek look at the ghoulish and gory things that go bump in the night--blood-sucking trolls, shape-shifting goblins and terrifying vampires who defend their turf with glee as they unleash chaos in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMonsters and magical creatures spring vividly to life on every page of this book thanks to the exceptional artistic talents of some of Asia\u0026amp;#x27;s leading children\u0026amp;#x27;s book illustrators. Brief bilingual descriptions and dazzling illustrations introduce 56 fun, freaky and fearsome creatures, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMandurugos -\u003c\/b\u003e whose long tongues slither down through cracks in the ceiling to suck out the souls of unsuspecting sleepers at night\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBusos\u003c\/b\u003e - who noisily gather in cemeteries to dig up and consume freshly-buried corpses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTiktiks\u003c\/b\u003e - who swoop, hop and crawl as they prey on babies, the elderly and pregnant women\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBatibats\u003c\/b\u003e - who drop from the house beams at night to suffocate sleepers with their huge bodies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd yes, they live among us - in secret burrows, hollow trees, underwater caverns - and especially in the spaces we call home. \u0026amp;#x27;\u003ci\u003eTabi-tabi po\u0026amp;#x27;\u003c\/i\u003e is the phrase to be invoked in their presence, meaning, \u0026amp;#x27;Kindly step aside, Sir, and allow me to pass\u0026amp;#x27;. These words are respectfully addressed to the unseen creatures who jealously guard their turf and don\u0026amp;#x27;t take kindly to trespassers, intentional or otherwise.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSo be forewarned as you venture into this supernatural realm. Get acquainted with these amazing beasts, and remember to say, \u0026amp;#x27;\u003ci\u003eTabi-tabi po!\u0026amp;#x27;\u003c\/i\u003e when you meet them!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46814076862622,"sku":"ADS-9780804856676","price":24.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9780804856676.jpg?v=1778334206","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9780804856676","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}