02378cam a22003133u 4500 43885 UtSlPG 20260610134016.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DS PZ Wade, Mary Hazelton Blanchard, 1860-1936 Alila, Our Little Philippine Cousin Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-10-05 Produced by Emmy, Beth Baran and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Alila, Our Little Philippine Cousin" by Mary Hazelton Blanchard Wade is a children's book that embodies a cultural exploration of life in the Philippine Islands around the early 20th century. This engaging narrative falls within the genre of juvenile fiction, specifically aimed at young readers curious about different cultures. The story centers on Alila, a young boy from the Tagal tribe, portraying his lifestyle, traditions, and the significance of family and community in a vibrant yet unfamiliar setting. The book unfolds through the adventures of Alila as he navigates childhood in a Philippine village. Readers follow him from his birth, celebrated with a festive christening, to his daily activities like hunting with his father, fishing, and helping around the sugar plantation. Alila interacts with various animals, including a tame buffalo, showcasing the bond he shares with nature. The narrative weaves in elements of adventure, such as a buffalo hunt, and incorporates cultural practices like tapping for coconut sap (tuba). Each chapter paints a vivid picture of Alila's life, his family's traditions, and the natural beauty of the Philippines, making it an enriching read that offers insights into customs, relationships, and the joys of childhood in a different part of the world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Philippines -- Juvenile literature Bridgman, L. J. (Lewis Jesse), 1857-1931 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43885 84724 84724