When My Friend Smiles - Nang Ngumiti ang Kaibigan Ko (Bilingual, Paperback)

When My Friend Smiles - Nang Ngumiti ang Kaibigan Ko

A Story on Empathy and Inclusion

Written by Robyn G. Rodriguez and Illustrated by Margaux Janelle Chua

From the back cover: 

It's easy to make friends with those who are most like us. When we notice differences, can we embrace them and choose kindness? Can we look beyond what we perceive as others' limitations so that we can see their strength and beauty? This story shows us how to treat each other's differences with respect, rather than judgment. At the end of the day, all of us -- no mater how alike or different -- want the same thing: We all want to smile, to be understood, and to feel loved. Join Gail and Pablo as they go on their Be-A-Buddy Trip to meet new friends. 

 

Madaling makipagkaibigan sa mga katulad natin. Ngunit kapag may napansin tayong mga kakaiba sa ating kapwa, kaya ba natin itong tanggapin at piliing maging mabuti pa rin sa kanila? Kaya ba natin silang tingnan nang higit sa inaakala ng iba na kanilang mga limitasyon para makita ang angkin nilang kakayahan at kagandahan? Ang kwentong ito ay nagpapakita kung paano natin titingnan ang mga pagkakaiba nagn may paggalang at walang halong panghuhusga. Sa bandang huli, lahat tayo, magkakatulad man o kagkakaiba, ay may iisang pagnanais: Gusto nating lahat na ngumiti, maintindihan, at mahalin. Samahan sina Gail at Pablo sa Kanilang "Be-a-Buddy Trip" para makakilalang mga bagong kaibigan. 

 

This storybook aims to build social and emotional learning (SEL) by integrating the five core competencies as identified by The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL): 

 

Layunin ng aklat na ito na maituro ang social emotional learning (SEL) sa pamamagitan ng limang pangunahing kakayahan na isinaad ng The Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning (CASEL):

• Self-awareness
• Self-management
• Social awareness
• Relationship skills
• Responsible decision-making