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First printed in softcover 2020

Originally published in Filipino and English
Published by CANVAS - The Center for Art, New Ventures and Sustainable Development
Printed in the Republic of the Philippines

Book and layout design by Kevin Candelaria

Additional graphics by Erika Tiu
Written by Annette A. Ferrer
Translated by Noreen H. Sapalo

All artworks featured in this book are by Blic

Photography by Ocs Alvarez

The National Library of the Philippines CIP Data

Ferrer, Annette A.
My superhands = Ang aking mga super kamay / texts by Annette A. My Super Hands Book is funded by the
Ferrer, artworks by Blic, translated into Filipino by Noreen H.
Sapalo. -- Quezon City : CANVAS, The Center for Art, New Ventures AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT through the
and Sustainable Development, [2020],©2020. DIRECT AID PROGRAM (DAP)
28 pages, cm administered by the AUSTRALIAN EMBASSY
in the PHILIPPINES.
ISBN 978-971-9689-24-9
In English and Filipino text.

1. Illustrated children’s books. 2. Children’s stories, Philippine (English) --

Translations into Filipino. 3. Hands -- Juvenile fiction. 4. COVID-19 --
Juvenile fiction. I. Blic. II. Sapalo, Noreen H. III. Title.

741.642 NC992.P5 P020200087

 SIPILYO, SUKLAY
mga posibleng sagot:
I have two hands and they are great.
They help start my day the right way.

Meron akong dalawang kamay

at sila ay kamangha-mangha.
Maganda ang simula ng araw dahil sa kanila.

What objects do you see in the artwork that

socks, shirt, sink, suds

start with the letter S?

Anong mga bagay ang nakikita ninyo sa larawan na

nagsisimula sa letrang S?

possible answers:
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EGGS, EGGPLANT, ECLAIR
possible answers:

I have two hands

and they help me eat,

But always only after I wash them

well at the sink.

Meron akong dalawang kamay

tinutulungan nila akong kumain,

Pero pagkatapos ko muna silang hugasan

nang mabuti sa lababo namin.

What food do you like to eat that starts

ESTOFADO, ENSAYMADA

with the letter E?

mga posibleng sagot:

Anong mga pagkain ang kinakain niyo na

nagsisimula sa letrang E?

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 I have two hands
and they help me when I’m in school.

Meron akong dalawang kamay,

at tinutulungan nila ako
sa eskwela.

What things do you pack for school?

Anu-anong gamit
ang mga dala mo sa eskwelahan?

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 My two little hands can also Ipinapakita din ng aking maliliit na
show love. kamay kung paano magmahal.
But in a COVID-19 world, Ngunit sa mundong may COVID-19,
we must be creative — kailangan nating maging malikhain —
hugs and kisses are not the only hindi lang sa pamamagitan ng yakap
ways to show that we care. o halik maaaring magparamdam ng
kalinga.
Now I say “Hi” to my friends
with a wave, Ngayon, binabati ko ang aking
and “Hello” to my teachers mga kaibigan
with a bow. sa pamamagitan ng pagkaway.
Binabati ko rin ang aking mga guro
A wave, a bow, sa pamamagitan ng pagyuko.
a wink, a thumbs up
are all ways to say, Ang pagkaway, pagyuko, pagkindat,
“Hi, I see you!” o pag-thumbs up ay pagsasabing
“Hi, nakikita kita!”

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My hands — and my arms — Ang aking mga kamay — at mga braso rin —
can serve as guides. ay nagsisilbing gabay.
Sa mundong may COVID-19,
In a COVID-19 world, tinutulungan nila akong manatiling
they help me keep isang metro ang layo sa ibang tao.
at least one meter apart. Bago at kaiba man ito
sa ating nakasanayan,
New and different it may be,
ang isang metro sa pagitan natin
one meter in between ay mabisang proteksyon laban sa sakit
protects you and me. para sa iyo at sa akin.

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 mga posibleng sagot:
PAGKAIN, MALAKI, LIKHA, HAIN
I have two hands and they help me
express myself in creative ways.
As long as I’ve got pen and paper,
or crayons and canvas,
I can say what I want to say.

Meron akong dalawang kamay

at tinutulungan nila akong ipahayag ang aking sarili
sa malikhaing mga paraan. Basta’t meron

Activity, cavity, tea, care, try

akong bolpen at papel, o crayons at canvas,
kaya kong sabihin ang aking nararamdaman.

What new words can you make from the letters

in CREATIVITY?
Anong mga bagong salita ang mabubuo mula

possible answers:
sa PAGKAMALIKHAIN?

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 I have two hands
and they help me learn about the world.
I can grasp what immediately surrounds me,
or let my imagination take the lead.

Meron akong dalawang kamay

at tinutulungan nila akong matuto tungkol sa mundo.
Dahil sa kanila, kaya kong mahawakan
at maintindihan ang aking paligid,
o hayaang imahinasyon ko ang gumabay.

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 sagot:
Ang paghuhugas ng kamay at dapat
20 segundo katagal o higit pa.
I have two hands and,
as long as I keep them clean,
they can fight disease
and keep me healthy.

Meron akong dalawang kamay, at kung

mapapanatili ko silang malinis,
makakaiwas ako sa sakit
at mananatili akong malusog.

We should wash our hands for

How long should we be washing our hands?

at least 20 seconds.
Gaano katagal dapat natin hinuhugasan ang ating mga kamay?

answer:
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I have two hands and they are a big help
to my mom and dad, brother and sister,
grandma and grandpa at home.

Meron akong dalawang kamay,

at napakalaki ng tulong nila
kay nanay at tatay, kuya at ate, lola, at lolo
habang kami ay nasa bahay.

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 I have two hands Meron akong dalawang
kamay na kasama ko kahit
that are with me even
hanggang gabi.
as the evening comes.
Ipinakita sa akin ni Lola ang isang
Grandma showed me
laro na natutunan niya noong bata
a game she used to play — pa siya – isang larong gumagamit
with a lamp and shadows ng lampara at mga anino
that our hands can make. na gawa ng aming mga kamay.

We may not be able to go out, Hindi man tayo makakalabas,

but we can let the outside in. maaari naman ang labas
Look, a giraffe! ay papasukin.
A bird! Trees! Tingnan mo, may giraffe!
May ibon! At may puno rin!
What else...?
Ano pa ang iyong mga nakikita...?

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 I have two hands
and they have the power
to help me face the day, show love,
fight disease, and be there for my family.

In times of gratefulness
or in times of uncertainty,
my two hands can come together to pray —

Meron akong dalawang kamay at may

kapangyarihan silang tulungan akong harapin
ang bawat araw, magpakita ng pagmamahal,
labanan ang sakit, at alagaan ang aking pamilya.

Sa mga panahon man ng kasaganahan o

kasalatan, ang aking mga kamay ay maaaring
pagdaupin upang tulungan akong magdasal —

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 We give thanks for today, Nagpapasalamat po kami sa araw na ito,
for our home, our family, and our health. sa aming tahanan, sa aming pamilya,
We give thanks for our frontliners at sa aming kalusugan.
Nagpapasalamat din po kami sa kalinga
who protect us each day.
ng aming mga frontliner.
Keep us safe today and tomorrow, Kami po’y panatilihing ligtas ngayon at bukas,
especially those who have less. lalo na ang mga higit na nangangailangan.

We do not know what tomorrow will bring, Hindi namin alam kung ano ang maaaring
but grace will show us the way. mangyari bukas, ngunit kabutihan
May we be hopeful, may we be kind, ang siyang gabay.
Bigyan nawa kami ng pag-asa at kabutihan
that we may never tire
nang ang isa’t isa’y lagi naming maalagaan.
of taking care of one another.
Sa lahat ng hindi nawawalan ng tapang
With faith and courage, at tiwala, isang magandang bukas
a good future, we will find. ang naghihintay.

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ABOUT THE ARTIST
Blic holds a degree in BS Computer Science and currently lives in
Cavite. He is a member of two active street art collectives in the
country: Pilipinas Street Plan and Cavity Collective, where he is also
a founding member. He is known for his “humands” or personified
hands. He is interested in hands as his subjects because of their
ability to create change, show expression, and convey messages.

Blic comes from the word “public” and also conveys that the artist
is also part of the public. CANVAS’ 1 Million Books for One Million Filipino Children Campaign
aims to inspire in children a love for reading
Si Blic ay nagtapos ng BS Computer Science at kasalukuyang
by donating its award-winning books to public schools, hospitals,
nakatira sa Cavite. Miyembro siya ng dalawang aktibong street art
and disadvantaged communities throughout the country.
collective sa bansa: Pilipinas Street Plan at Cavity Collective, kung
saan isa rin siyang tagapagtatag. Kilala siya sa kanyang mga “humands”
A child that reads is a creative, empowered, and imaginative child
o mga taong kamay. Naging interesado siya sa mga kamay dahil sa kanilang
who will learn independently, envision a brighter future,
kakayahang magdulot ng pagbabago, magpahayag, at magpaabot ng mensahe.
and ultimately lead a productive and meaningful life.
Ang Blic ay galing sa salitang public o publiko, na nagpapahiwatig rin na siya ay kasapi ng publiko.
You can help us!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR For more information, visit www.canvas.ph,

Annette graduated with a degree in Social Sciences and a minor in English Literature from the Ateneo email info@canvas.ph, or find us on Facebook:

de Manila University. She has always been fascinated by good stories and how these reflect unique Center for Art, New Ventures and Sustainable Development.
experiences. She is happiest when surrounded by her three cats, cooking, or trying out something new.
She wrote the story “Pablo and the Zebra” as part of CANVAS’ Panyaan: Three Tales of the Tagbanua. This
is her second children’s book.
CANVAS, a non-profit organization,
Nagtapos ng Social Sciences at English Literature si Annette sa Unibersidad ng Ateneo de Manila. Noon works with the creative community to promote children’s literacy,
pa man ay nahihilig na siya sa magagandang kwentong nagpapakita ng mga natatanging karanasan ng explore national identity, and broaden public awareness
mga tao. Pinakamasaya siya kapag kapiling ang kanyang tatlong pusa, nagluluto, o sumusubok ng kahit of Philippine art, culture, and the environment.
anong bago. Isinulat niya ang kwentong “Si Pablo at ang Zebra” na bahagi ng Panyaan: Three Tales of the
Tagbanua na inilathala ng CANVAS. Ito ang kanyang pangalawang aklat-pambata.
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