Fil and Filippa: Story of Child Life in the Philippines is a 1917 novel written by American writer John Stuart Thomson.

In the novel, Thomson narrated the life in the Philippines based on his impression of the country as a first time visitor.

The story was written for children at the fifth, sixth, and seventh grade levels in the United States.

With the children, Thomson had a discussion about the history of the Philippines, including how the archipelago was named.

He described the Philippines as a group of islands that were rich in natural resources, culture, and traditions.