I want to become an Earth saver when I grow up because I care about our world. This special book friend Si Emang Engkantada at ang Tatlong Haragan has taught me the importance of taking care of the environment.

Bookfriend Profile

Author: Rene Villanueva
Illustrators: Wilfredo Pollarco and Alfonso Oñate
Publisher: Adarna House
Published: 1980
ISBN: 971-508-257-2

Language: Filipino/English
Format: Softcover
Dimensions: 7 in x 9 in
No. of pages: 32 pages
Age Recommendation: 7 +

The garden of Emang Engkantada or Ema the Enchantress is very beautiful. It has many plants, birds and other animals. Its air and water are very clean too. But one day, Ema’s garden was destroyed by the tatlong haraggan or three brats – Pat Kalat throws trash anywhere, Pol Putol destroys plants and Paz Waldas wastes water and electricity. Ema was very angry and decided to teach the 3 brats a lesson they won’t forget. The strong wind brought Pol Putol to a very hot desert. Pat Kalat found himself in a dumpsite with lots of rats and cockroaches while Paz went to a place where there is no water or electricity. The 3 brats were very scared. They realized their mistakes and asked forgiveness. Ema felt pity on them and brought them back to the garden. The three brats changed their old ways and helped Ema to restore her beautiful garden.

Nea’s Review

My favorite character is Emang Engkantada she was still able to forgive the 3 brats despite what they did to her garden.
The book is fun, easy to read and understand and it has a valuable lesson.
What I liked best is the 3 brats were able to realize their mistakes and they changed for the better.
What I learned is it is very important to take care of our environment.

This is one of my favorite books. I read this so many times. I like that the book is written both in Filipino and English. The illustrations also help the reader to understand and visualize the story.

It’s a must read for kids of all ages.

Purchased from the Adarna House Official Shopee Account on October 10, 2020.