Alamat Ng Butanding = The Legend of the Whale Shark

Alamat ng Butanding (The Legend of the Whale Shark) by Segundo D. Matias Jr., illustrated by Jonathan Rañola (Lampara Books), is a Filipino legend that imagines the origin of the gentle whale shark, or butanding. Through an engaging and imaginative tale, the story teaches children to appreciate marine life, respect nature, and understand the importance of protecting one of the ocean’s most remarkable creatures.