Bambantay Tuturod: The Mountains Stand With Us — Bilingual Ilocano & English Picture Book

Description

High in the mountains of Northern Luzon, the bambantay watches over the land and its people. This lyrical picture book follows two young friends through the rhythms of Ilocano mountain life — riding horses through sunlit hills, performing mano po with their Lola, and resting beneath the stars. Adapted from the beloved folk song Bambantay Tuturod, the book presents original Ilocano lyrics alongside a singable English version, vibrant culturally authentic illustrations, a glossary of Ilocano words, and a cultural note on the song’s heritage. Whether your family is reconnecting with its roots or discovering Ilocano culture for the first time, this is more than a story — it’s a song you can sing, a language you can learn, and a piece of home you can hold in your hands. A recording of the folk song is available at littlehollowbooks.com.