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Indonesian Children's Favorite Stories: Fables, Myths and Fairy Tales

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Introduce young readers to the rich oral culture, vibrant history, and natural wonders of the Indonesian archipelago with Indonesian Children's Favorite Stories. Expertly compiled and retold for an international audience by Joan Suyenaga, this colorful anthology brings together eight of the most beloved traditional myths, fables, and fairy tales passed down through generations. The compilation features memorable classics including The Magic Headcloth (the legendary struggle of Aji Saka against the greedy giant king Dewata Cengkar), The Buffalo's Victory (the clever origins of Sumatra's Minangkabau culture), the classic trickster tales of Sang Kancil the mouse-deer, and the thrilling escape of Timun Mas from an evil green giant. Each story carefully embeds universal moral virtues such as cleverness, loyalty, bravery, and determination. Enhanced by the beautiful watercolor illustrations of renowned local artist Salim Martowiredjo, which capture the authentic rustic charm of Indonesian villages and tropical rainforests, this book serves as an excellent multicultural resource for school libraries, global heritage studies, and family bedtime read-alouds.

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Availability

03590

398.20 SUY i

Elementary School Library

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Detail Information

Series Title

Favorite Children's Stories Series

Call Number

398.20 SUY i

Publisher

Tokyo, Japan : Tuttle Publishing., 2015

Collation

64 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm.

Language

English

ISBN/ISSN

9780804845113

Classification

398

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Subject(s)

tales
folklore
Indonesia
Fairy tales
Legends
Mythology
Storytelling
Short stories
Children's Literature

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