It’s never too early for kids to learn about our country’s history, and what better way to understand stories of the past than through books made especially for them? The children’s book industry in the Philippines thrives with a collection of works inspired by historical events. So, we rounded up some of these children’s stories that your whole family might want to read. Check them out!

Isang Harding Papel
Author: Augie Rivera
Illustrator: Rommel Joson
Publisher: Adarna House

Ito Ang Diktadura
Author: Equipo Plantel
Illustrator: Mikel Casal
Publisher: Adarna House

Si Jhun-Jhun, Noong Bago Ideklara ang Batas Militar
Author: Augie Rivera
Illustrator: Brian Ballesteros
Publisher: Adarna House

The Magic Arrow
Author: Bonet Banal
Illustrator: Korinne Banal
Publisher: Adarna House

Edsa
Author: Russell Molina
Illustrator: Sergio Bumatay III
Publisher: Adarna House

The Reluctant Hero (Jaime Ongpin)
Author: Lin Acacio Flores
Illustrator: Jerome Jacinto
Publisher: The Bookmark, Inc.

Edjop: A Child of the Storm
Author: Ed Maranan
Illustrator: Ariel Santillan
Publisher: The Bookmark, Inc.

Mga Uring Panlipunan
Author: Equipo Plantel
Illustrator: Joan Negrescolor
Publisher: Adarna House

At the School Gate
Author: Sandra Nicole Roldan
Illustrator: Nina Martinez
Publisher: The Bookmark, Inc.