Gecko's Complaint by Ann Martin Bowler

Gecko's Complaint

A Balinese Folktale

Ann Martin Bowler

Tuttle Publishing · Print & ebook · September 10, 2009

This colorfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents a classic Balinese fairy tale—providing an entertaining look into a rich oral tradition.

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Who it’s for
An illustrated Balinese folktale brings Gecko’s complaint to a jungle leader amid growing animal irritability.
Themes
Balinese folklore, Complaints and irritability, Restoring peace among animals
Genres
Asian Myths & Legends, Country & Ethnic Folktales, Reptiles & Amphibians

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This colorfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents a classic Balinese fairy tale—providing an entertaining look into a rich oral tradition. Featured as a "Top Pick" on TravelForKids.com, Gecko's Complaint tells the story of a Gecko who once lived on the island we now call Bali, in a jungle dense with flowers and vines. After hundreds of fireflies disturb Gecko's sleep, he complains to kindly Raden, the jungle's lion leader.

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In his efforts to get to the bottom of Gecko's troubles, Raden discovers all too much complaining and far too many irritable animals. Can Raden help the animals with their troubles? Can peace and happiness return to the jungles of Bali? A simple yet absolutely delightful Balinese folktale for kids, this bilingual edition, which features both English and Indonesian text, is a perfect introduction to the true spirit of Bali. The Indonesian island of Bali has a strong art and storytelling tradition—folktales that have been passed down from generation to generation. As a nation with over 18,000 islands, Indonesia has hundreds of traditional languages and cultures, each with myths and legends to tell. With its backdrop of volcanoes, earthquakes, dense jungles, diverse wildlife and people, it is not surprising that Indonesia is rich with fabulous, imaginative tales.

Gecko and Raden

An illustrated Balinese folktale brings Gecko’s complaint to a jungle leader amid growing animal irritability.

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  • A Balinese folktale featuring Gecko and jungle leader Raden
  • English and Indonesian text

Expect

  • A story rooted in Bali’s oral tradition
  • Color illustrations and bilingual English–Indonesian text

Where it sits

Reptiles & Amphibians67%
Country & Ethnic Folktales53%
Asian Myths & Legends52%

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Publisher categories

  • Country & Ethnic Folktales
  • Asian Myths & Legends
  • Stories Set in Asia
Authors
Ann Martin Bowler
Publisher
Tuttle Publishing
Published
September 10, 2009
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Balinese folklore · Complaints and irritability · Restoring peace among animals
Reading lane
Country & Ethnic Folktales