Some people say that “money talks.” Our coins and bills tell us a lot about what is special about our country and people. A new children’s book will give you the bottom line on how money was invented, how it came to our shores, how it’s made, and why it looks the way it does.
Cashaysayan: A History of Philippine Money is the second book in the popular Halo-Halo Histories, a series dedicated to making the study of Philippine history fun and engaging for young people.
The 176-page book unravels the mysteries of money with the help of a few quirky characters: the silver heavyweight coin, Money Pakyaw; our reliable bamboo coin bank, Al Kansya; and the enterprising lady who runs the local sari-sari store, Aling Suki. Following through with his guiding duties from Book 1 is Tatang Tarsier.
From the age of bartering with neighboring countries to the first forms of money to the challenges that brought about the development of currency systems, this seven-chapter book takes its readers through the winding historic trail of the Philippine Peso.
“This book reminds us that our economy has a story. That money is not just currency, it carries with it meaning, identity, and our shared experience,” commented public historian Xiao Chua.
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On the other hand, Sana Sta. Ana of Flips Flippin Pages said, “My first read for 2018. I can’t say enough how much I enjoyed the volume 2 of Halo-Halo Histories. I never realized how we can learn re our history just by looking at our cash.”
Cashaysayan is created by Michelline Espiritu Suarez, Joonee Garcia, Divine Gil Reyes and Benjor Catindig. Collectively, they represent Bathala Na Productions, Inc., an organization on a mission to provide Filipino kids (and kids at heart) with supplementary material about Philippine history that is entertaining, informative, and easy to understand.
Order a copy online through www.tahananbooks.ph, or visit Tahanan Books at Unit 402 Cityland 3 Building, V.A. Rufino corner Esteban Streets, Legaspi Village, Makati City. To book a talk at your school, book clubs or other activities, contact Meg at hello@tahananbooks.com or call (02) 813-7165.
