Book 2 · Munting Iskolar
Magbilang Tayo
Let's Count
🌟 Best for: 6 months to 5yo
"Count from 1 to 10 through the beloved farm animals of the Philippines."
📦 Available now on Amazon in 14 approved marketplaces
From a peaceful kalabaw in the rice paddy to a noisy row of tandang, Magbilang Tayo brings the warmth of a Filipino countryside morning to counting practice. Every page adds one more animal — and one more number — to say together, in Tagalog and English.
Inside the Book
Inside the Book
Take a peek inside and discover how families learn Filipino together through stories, pictures and conversation.
Designed for Learning Together
Designed for Learning Together
Every Balik-Roots book is carefully designed to help families learn Filipino naturally through stories, beautiful illustrations and meaningful conversation.
What Your Child Will Learn
Four ways this book grows little minds
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Counting 1 to 10
A full count from isa to sampu, paced one friendly animal at a time.
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Beloved Farm Animals
Kalabaw, tandang, pato, kambing, bibe, and more — the countryside cast of Filipino childhood.
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Clear Pronunciation Guides
Every number word is spelled out phonetically, so counting together feels natural.
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A Parent Talk Track
Simple prompts to keep the counting game going long after the book is closed.
Filipino Cultural Setting
Countryside
A Filipino countryside and backyard farm setting — carabaos in the field, chickens underfoot, and the easy rhythm of rural life. It's one of four real Filipino settings our books are built around.
Pronunciation & Parent Talk Track
Say it together, out loud
Bilang
/bee-LANG/
Try asking: “Ilan ang kalabaw?” (How many carabaos?) — count together on your fingers, then repeat the number in English. Parent Talk Track Example
Book Specifications
The details
SeriesMunting Iskolar
FormatPicture book
Pages25
LanguageTagalog & English (bilingual)
Age range6 months–5yo
EditionFirst Edition, 2026
ISBNTo be announced
AvailabilityAvailable now on Amazon
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Common questions
What age is this book best for?
Magbilang Tayo is best for little ones aged 6 months to 5yo, though it's a fun refresher for older siblings too.
Do I need to speak Tagalog to read this with my child?
No — every number word includes a simple phonetic guide, and the parent talk track gives you exact phrases to say aloud.
Is this a physical book or an ebook?
Magbilang Tayo is available as a printed picture book. Digital formats may follow.
Where can I buy it?
Available now on Amazon in 14 approved marketplaces. Use Buy on Amazon above to go to your store.
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