Children's book features works of national artist BenCab

MANILA, Philippines - A children's book inspired by the works of Benedicto “BenCab” Cabrera was recently launched.

Titled “BenCab Activity Book for Children: Imagine, Play, Color, Learn," the book written by Karen Joy Desamparado-Foronda was released as part of the celebration of BenCab's 50 years in the art industry.

The 74-year-old soft spoken artist, who started his career at 23, collaborated with the Center for Art, New Ventures and Sustainable Development (Canvas) for the book.

Book purchases will aid in distributing books to underprivileged children in remote areas and disaster struck provinces. For a single book purchase, two will be donated to kids in need.

 

It's here and it looks - and feels - fantastic! For only P300.00, you'll get a unique activity book for children inspired by artworks of no less than National Artist BenCab PLUS the satisfaction of knowing that two kids somewhere in a disadvantaged community in the country will also get copies because of your generosity. There's a pretty good chance too that this could be the very first book they get to call their very own! Send me a PM if interested in reserving copies! Or email info@canvas.ph for more details. :-) #shamelesschristmasplug #artph #canvasph #bencab #bookgiving #christmasgift #globalgiving

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Sep 17, 2016 at 5:19am PDT

The book which aims to teach children about nationality and art includes activities like coloring, word search and writing.

This is not the first time the visual artist released a book. In 2008, his book titled "BenCab: Nude Drawings" was published by Anvil Publishing Inc. - Alixandra Caole Vila