The Ateneo is home to faculty members who have authored books for both kids and kids-at-heart.

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Filemon Mamon

By Christine Bellen (faculty member, Filipino Department)

The cutest of children are often those on the heavier side, but at what cost? An Adarna House publication, the story is told through the eyes of Filemon Mamon and tackles the issue of child obesity and its effect on a child’s mentality. Filemon, along with his parents, must learn the true meaning and value of health.

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Mga Lambing ni Lolo Ding

By Michael Coroza (associate professor, Filipino Department)

Everyday, Lolo Ding had a nugget of wisdom to share, accompanied by a tender smile. That is, until the day he fell into a “deep sleep” from which he never woke. A story of remembering, this Adarna House publication tells of how Lolo Ding continues to live on in the seeds of good character he sowed.

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Heaven’s Butterfly

By Catherine Babao-Guballa (faculty member, Interdisciplinary Studies Department) and Pia Guballa (IV BS HSc/AB Hi)

Dealing with the loss of loved ones is always difficult, but especially so when they are children. Published by Anvil, this book tells the story of a family coping with the loss of their youngest child, Migi, who passed away at the tender age of four. Editor’s Note: Pia Guballa is a member of The GUIDON’s Photos and Katipunan Magazine Staffs.