SINEMADYIKA is a cinemagical story about two cool boys who use their imagination to overcome disabilities. DJ and Popoy prove that Popoy’s blindness cannot stop them from enjoying life.
SINEMADYIKA is an award-winning children’s book. It is the grand prize winner of the 1st Annual Lampara Books Children’s Story Writing Contest.
SINEMADYIKA was written by Lauren V. Macaraeg. It was illustrated by Aldy Aguirre. This book was published by Lampara Books / Lampara Publishing House, Inc.
SINEMADYIKA (2013)
Story by: Lauren V. Macaraeg
Illustrations by: Aldy Aguirre
Publisher: Lampara Books / Lampara Publishing House, Inc.
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BUY SINEMADYIKA
SINEMADYIKA is available for sale online at:
Precious Shop: https://www.preciousshop.com.ph/products/lampara-books/cbk00387-sinemadyika/
Lazada: https://www.lazada.com.ph/products/sinemadyika-cinemagica-i1133980445.html
Shopee: https://shopee.ph/Sinemadyika-(Cinemagica)-i.44262184.7448526489
You can buy SINEMADYIKA at selected branches of major bookstores in Metro Manila, Philippines. Call your local branch of National Bookstore (NBS), Powerbooks or Precious Pages Bookstore retail outlets to check for book availability.
You may also purchase SINEMADYIKA at Lampara Publishing House, Inc.’s booths during major book fairs in the Philippines.
AWARDS OF SINEMADYIKA
SINEMADYIKA is an award-winning children’s book. Lauren’s story, SINEMADYIKA, is the grand prize winner of the 1st Annual Lampara Books Children’s Story Writing Contest.
Kids love SINEMADYIKA! SINEMADYIKA was a top ten finalist for the Kids’ Choice Award at the 2014 National Children’s Book Awards in the Philippines. SINEMADYIKA was a finalist for the “Most Favorite Children’s Book” Award at the Aklat Awards 2016.
BOOK REVIEWS OF SINEMADYIKA
“The story’s creative way of telling us that everyone can have fun was really cool. We liked how the story showed us that even if Popoy was blind he still has a lot of fun.” – Pheonna Heart Ragasa, Kid Judge for Kids’ Choice Award, 2014 National Children’s Book Awards, Philippines
“I highly recommend that you buy a copy of this book for your kids. There’s a lot to learn from the story of Jeboy and Popoy… What’s magical about this story? Well there were lots of amazing things from this story.” – Ourlad Alzeus G. Tantengco, Doktor Doktor Lads Blog
“Pinadamang espesyal ang tauhang bulag na si Popoy sa kuwento. Sa akting-aktingan nila DJ tuwing Miyerkoles, si Popoy ang bida na kayang mapagtagumpayan ang mga pagsubok at hiranging bayani. [English translation by Lauren V. Macaraeg: The story makes us feel that the blind character Popoy is special. During DJ’s acting activity every Wednesday, Popoy is the star who can overcome trials. He is hailed as a hero.“ – Xi Zuq, Xi Zuq’s Nook
“A lovely story of friendship behind the oddities of life… A truly cinemagical story about two little boys.” – Zim, Goodreads review
“Inventive characters showcasing their creativity in an imaginative story with an ingenious title. :)” – Yndrei, Goodreads review
“A wonderful story to show children that challenges and disabilities are never reasons to give up. Believe in magic and you can be anything and do anything.” – Alexine, Pumplepie Books & Happiness
BORROW SINEMADYIKA
SINEMADYIKA is available to borrow from certain libraries worldwide:
Australia
Canada
Philippines
- National Library of the Philippines, Children’s Library
- Tondo Congressional Library
Sweden
