Message in the Sand Coloring and Activity Book

Originally published in 2008, Message in the Sand is given new life as a coloring and activity storybook geared for children ages 4 and up.

Written by Charmaine Aserappa
Artworks by Roel Obemio

Miguel lives by the beach. He notices that lately, the fish have been dying. "Why?" he wonders. His mother tells him of the nearby mining company dumping waste into the sea. Miguel cannot let this happen! He takes a stand.

Nakatira sa dalampasigan si Miguel. Napansin niyang kamakailan ay nagkanda-mamatay ang mga isda. “Bakit kaya?” pagtatakang tanong ni Miguel. Ang sabi ng kaniyang nanay, nagtatambak ng basura sa dagat ang kalapit na minahan. Hindi makapapayag si Miguel sa nangyayari! Kailangan niyang lumaban.

Year Published: 2008
Language: With English and Filipino translations
Type: Full-color, hardbound

About the Author: Charmaine Aserappa has lived in Asia, North America, and Europe, and is the author if the international bestseller, In a Japanese Garden published by Council of Oak Books in 1999. She is also a Poetry Ambassador for the Keans Society.

About the Artist: Roel Obemio completed his fine arts studies at the University of the East, where he majored in painting. Widely admired for his works in watercolor and acrylic, his art is influenced by his admiration for the art of two great painters: Fernando Botero (Colombia) and Mauro Malang Santos (Philippines).

BUY ONE, DONATE BOOKS TO JUAN! Every purchase of this book is matched with book donations to two children from the disadvantaged communities in the Philippines in support of CANVAS' One Million Books for One Million Filipino Children Campaign.