Bahay Ni Kuya Book 4 [repack] -
Ages 10–13 (Upper Elementary to Junior High)
"Hanapin ang Gamit" – A scavenger hunt for gardening tools, teaching proper tool names and safety. Chapter 2: Ang Alkansya ni Ana (Ana’s Piggy Bank) Ana wants a new school bag. Kuya Luis challenges her to save money by doing small chores (cleaning the yard, helping with laundry). The chapter follows her journey from impatience to achieving her goal.
"Ang perang pinaghirapan, may kalakip na karunungan." (Money earned through effort comes with wisdom.) Chapter 3: Ang Tulay sa Barangay (The Bridge to the Barangay) A small bridge near their home breaks. Kuya Luis leads a bayanihan (community spirit) effort, involving neighbors, the barangay captain, and his siblings. bahay ni kuya book 4
Delayed gratification, basic budgeting, and the value of honest work.
Teaching that a home is a shared responsibility. Everyone, regardless of age, has a role. Ages 10–13 (Upper Elementary to Junior High) "Hanapin
Bahay ni Kuya Book 4: Ang Pagtutulungan at Kinabukasan (Cooperation and the Future)
"Ang bahay ni Kuya ay hindi pader at bubong lamang – ito rin ang kapitbahay, kaibigan, at kapwa." (Kuya’s house is not just walls and a roof – it is also the neighbor, friend, and fellowman.) Chapter 4: Ang Lihim ni Lola (Grandma’s Secret) Lola Ising teaches the children how to make buro (fermented rice) and bagoong . Through this, Kuya Luis explains the concept of preservation – not just of food, but of family traditions, patience, and resourcefulness. The chapter follows her journey from impatience to
Community service, leadership, and how a family extends beyond blood relatives.