Lakas and the Manilatown Fish
Lakas and the Manilatown Fish by Anthony D. Robles is a bilingual children’s book published by Children’s Book Press in 2003. This 32-page edition presents a whimsical tale where a young boy named Lakas and his father encounter a remarkable fish that can talk, jump, and run. The story unfolds as this lively fish escapes its tank, leading to a chase through the vibrant streets of Manilatown and ultimately to San Francisco Bay.
Readers will find a delightful narrative filled with humor and adventure, as Lakas and his friends embark on a quest to catch the elusive fish. The book reflects the cultural richness of the Filipino community in the United States, making it a unique addition to juvenile fiction. With themes involving animals and the exploration of people and places, this story offers an engaging experience for young readers while introducing them to bilingual storytelling in English and Tagalog.
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Can a fish talk? Can it jump and play and run — especially run — just like a small boy? When Lakas and his dad go shopping, they meet a very special fish that can do all these things and more! But this fish won’t stay put in its fish tank. Once it leaps out, a cast of unusual Manilatown characters chases it down Kearny Street and all the way to San Francisco Bay. Hoy, hoy! Will Lakas and his friends ever catch this sly and charming fish? Lakas and the Manilatown Fish/Si Lakas at ang Isdang Manilatown is the first-ever bilingual English-Tagalog story set in the U.S., reflecting the historical heart of the Filipino community.
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