In the enchanting story written by Felice Prudente Sta. Maria, and illustrated by Brian Vallesteros, readers are transported to the mythical land of Bembaran, inspired by Maranaw folklore. Within this magical realm, Datu Tominaman sa Rogong embarks on a quest to find color, ultimately discovering the art of painting. 

With its rich narrative and mesmerizing illustrations, this book captures the imagination while shedding light on the cultural heritage of the Maranaw people and the art of painting in the Philippines. 

Felice Prudente Sta. Maria is an acclaimed Filipina writer recognized for her captivating storytelling and recipient of the Ceres Alabado Award for Outstanding Literature for Children in 1998. Brian Vallesteros is a graduate of the College of Fine Arts at UP Diliman and a member of Ang Ilustrador ng Kabataan (Ang INK).

Age Recommendation: 10+

Publisher:
Adarna House, Philippines

Publication Date:
2012

Format:
Softcover / 9 x 7 inches / Unpaged / Color

Language:
Filipino

ISBN: 978-971-885-160-8