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!
