Born alone from a limokon’s egg, Begenday longs for a companion.
When a floating lock of hair drifts down the Mayo River, his hope ignites—someone else is out there!
Refusing to stay lonely, the young boy sets out to find another of his kind. He treks up rocks and wild waters, determined to meet someone to share his world. Will his arduous journey lead him to Mag, the girl born of the limokon’s second egg?
LIMOKON and the First Boy and Girl is a breathtaking retelling of a sacred Mandaya creation story. Beautifully crafted for young readers and families, this timeless folktale celebrates love, connection and the strong spirit of community among Mindanao’s Indigenous peoples.