Indonesian Children's Favorite Stories: Fables, Myths and Fairy Tales (Favorite Children's Stories)
$14.99
Description
Book Synopsis: Indonesian Children's Favorite Stories contains a charming selection of traditional tales from the rich store of Indonesian lore and legends. These beautifully illustrated stories, retold for an international audience, provide children with insight into the traditional culture, beliefs and physical landscape of Indonesia. This book is aimed at children in the five to ten age group, but readers of all ages, young and old, will find much to enjoy within these pages.
Featured Indonesian stories include:
- The Magic Headcloth, in which a wise and clever young man outwits a cruel and greedy king
- The Woodcarver's True Love, a story about a pure heart and the real meaning of love
- The Caterpillar Story, how, because of kindness and honor, a chain of unlikely events ended in true happiness
- And many more!
Set in tropical rainforests, on balmy beaches, and in the remote highlands of the Indonesian islands, this multicultural children's book offers a taste of how universal values of bravery, cleverness, true love, kindness and loyalty are transmitted to Indonesian children. It makes a perfect new addition for story time or bedtime reading. Astute princesses, resourceful villagers and daring travelers appear throughout this vast archipelago to tell their stories and charm readers of all ages.
The Children's Favorite Stories series was created to share the folktales and legends most beloved by children in the East with young readers of all backgrounds in the West. Other multicultural children's books in this series include: Asian Children's Favorite Stories, Indian Children's Favorite Stories, Japanese Children's Favorite Stories, Singapore Children's Favorite Stories, Filipino Children's Favorite Stories, Favorite Children's Stories from China & Tibet, Chinese Children's Favorite Stories, Korean Children's Favorite Stories, Balinese Children's Favorite Stories, and Vietnamese Children's Favorite Stories.
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Indonesian Children's Favorite Stories: Fables, Myths and Fairy Tales is a captivating collection of traditional tales that will transport young readers to the enchanting world of Indonesian lore and legends. With beautiful illustrations and engaging storytelling, this book is sure to capture the imagination of children aged five to ten, while also appealing to readers of all ages.
Each story in this anthology offers a glimpse into the vibrant Indonesian culture, its beliefs, and its breathtaking landscapes. From the clever young man who outwits a cruel king in The Magic Headcloth, to the heartwarming tale of true love in The Woodcarver's True Love, and the chain of unlikely events that lead to true happiness in The Caterpillar Story, these stories are filled with valuable life lessons and universal values.
Immerse yourself and your children in the tropical rainforests, balmy beaches, and remote highlands of the Indonesian islands as you embark on a literary journey filled with bravery, cleverness, true love, kindness, and loyalty. These timeless tales will make the perfect addition to your story time or bedtime reading routine.
The Children's Favorite Stories series is dedicated to bringing the beloved folktales and legends of the East to young readers in the West. Discover the magic of other multicultural children's books in this series such as Asian Children's Favorite Stories, Indian Children's Favorite Stories, Japanese Children's Favorite Stories, and many more.
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