Jalal and the Lake
A Meranaw Tale / a bilingual storybook for ages 5 - 8

In Jalal's small village, everyone celebrates the bounty and beauty of their vast lake. Everyone, that is, except Jalal. Jalal doesn't notice the lake, its bounty, or his people's wishes. His only desire is to own the magical, puffy clouds in the sky. When strange men come to the village and offer to grant his wish, Jalal finally learns what the lake means to his people.

Sii ko inged i Jalal na langon maba-babaya ko kapiyaan ago kataid o mala a ranaranaw iran. Langon a taw ko inged, makaliyoliyo ki Jalal. Di niyan masisima so ranaw, so kapiya niyan odi na so manga pangni o manga taw. Aya bo a masisinganin iyan na so kaphakakowa niyan sa mala barakat a manga ala a gabon sa langit. Inako mawma siran a manga mama a migay ko manga singanin iyan na aya niyan kiyatokawi ko kala I kipantag o ranaw ko pagtaw.

Written by: Hanna Usman
Illustrated by: Marianne J. Palita
Translated by: Dr. Sorhaila Latip-Yusoph
Published by: Sari-Sari Storybooks
Year: 2023
Language: English, Merranaw
Genre: All-ages, Fantasy
Age Range: 5 to 8 years old
No. of Pages: 28
Size: 20.5 x 25.5cm | 8 x 10in
Weight: 0.1kg
Format: Saddle stitch | Full Color
ISBN: 978-1-7335335-3-9
Keywords: appreciation for nature and community