The Rooster And The Gemstone = Ang Tandang at ang Batong Hiyas

The Rooster and the Gemstone, retold by Boots S. Agbayani-Pastor, is a children’s adaptation of a classic fable about a rooster who discovers a valuable gemstone while searching for food. Although the gem is precious, the rooster values a simple grain of corn more because it meets his immediate needs. The story teaches children that the true worth of something depends on its usefulness and that practical needs can be more important than material wealth.