Alamat Ng Kalabaw = The Legend of the Carabao

Alamat ng Kalabaw (The Legend of the Carabao) by Segundo D. Matias Jr., illustrated by James B. Abalos (Lampara Books), is a Filipino legend that tells the imaginative origin of the carabao, the country’s beloved farm animal. The story highlights the carabao’s strength, patience, and hardworking nature while introducing young readers to Filipino folklore and the important role of the carabao in rural life.