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Terada: The Magic Crocodile... (Kolowalu Books) [Hardcover]

Alice M. Terada (Author, Reader), Charlene K. Smoyer (Illustrator)
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Kolowalu Books November 1994
An illustrated collection of twenty-nine traditional tales from six regions of Indonesia.

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Grade 5-10-These 29 tales, with an extensive listing of sources, stand as an authoritative collection of Indonesian folklore. Traveling from west to east, readers encounter stories first from Sumatra, then Java, Bali, Kalimantan (the Indonesian portion of Borneo), Sulawesi and Nusa Tenggara, and finally Irian Jaya (the Indonesian half of New Guinea). There are creation and pourquoi tales, stories of miraculous births, a tale about a fool who triumphs over his tormentors, another that recalls Paul Galdone's The Monkey and the Crocodile (Clarion, 1987), and one with a magic-pot theme. All are accompanied by notes that further explain Indonesian cultural-and even climatic-conditions. A few selections are suitable for telling to younger audiences. Occasional full-page, full-color, richly patterned illustrations recall batik and shadow puppetry traditions. A solid addition to larger folktale collections.
Diane S. Marton, Arlington County Library, VA
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Hundreds of ethnic identities coexist on the dozens of islands comprising Indonesia: myths and legends are culled from a number of these islands to present an unusual, intriguing collection of stories supplemented by beautiful color ethnic illustrations by Charlene K. Smoyer. This provides an outstanding introduction to Indonesia's diverse legends and peoples. -- Midwest Book Review

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 144 pages
  • Publisher: University of Hawaii Press (November 1994)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0824816544
  • ISBN-13: 978-0824816544
  • Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.4 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,422,330 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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I love this book. The stories are fun and educational (because they pertain to the cultural aspects and themes of Indonesia) and the pictures are just beautiful. This book will definitely be on my shelves forever.
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