Bagong Umaga: A New Morning, (Paperback)

Some journeys are too big for a small boy - but courage doesn't mean you're not afraid. It means taking one small step anyway.<p>In a little town in the Philippines, twelve-year-old Miguel knows every rice-field path, every mango tree, every face at the sari-sari store. Here, he is never lost. Here, everyone knows his name.</p><p>Then the day comes to leave. His mother has gone ahead to a faraway city called Sydney, and now Miguel must follow - saying goodbye to his beloved Lola and Lolo, climbing into a tricycle that pulls away down the dusty road, and boarding a plane to cross the world <i>all by himself</i>.</p><p>Australia is cold and enormous and strange. The words come too fast, the lunches smell wrong, and for a while nothing feels like home. But with his grandmother's words tucked inside his chest - <b>"Take your home in here. It comes with you, wherever you go"</b> - Miguel learns to be brave one small step at a time, until two homes beat inside one heart.</p><p><b>Bagong Umaga</b> (Tagalog for <i>"a new morning"</i>) is a gentle, true-to-life picture book about migration, belonging, and the quiet courage it takes to begin again. Based on a real childhood journey, it's a tender gift for any child standing at the edge of something new.</p>Inside this book: <ul><li>A heartfelt story of <b>courage, family, and finding home</b> in a new country</li><li>Warm, soft watercolour illustrations on every page</li><li>A celebration of <b>Filipino culture</b> - with a friendly glossary of Filipino words</li><li>A real author's note about the true story behind the book</li><li>Perfect for ages <b>7-10</b> - and for the grown-ups who love them</li></ul><p><b>A perfect read for: </b> immigrant and migrant families, Filipino-Australian and Filipino-American homes, first days at a new school, kids facing a big move, and anyone teaching children about empathy, diversity, and resilience.</p><p><i>Same sun. New sky. Bagong umaga - a new morning.</i></p>

• Bagong Umaga: A New Morning, (Paperback)
• Author: Miguel Cortez
• ISBN: 9798184247335
• Format: Paperback
• Publication Date: 2026-06-25
• Page Count: 26