The jungles of Bali are filled with troubles; the animals of Gecko’s Complaint see everyone’s faults but their own! Fortunately, the jungle’s kindly lion leader, Raden, restores peace and happiness in the rainforest but not before readers laugh at and learn from these foolish animals. Skillful prose and leafy, color saturated |
illustrations by the well-known Balinese artist, Gusti Sukanada, bring the rainforest and its inhabitants to vivid life. The new edition of Gecko’s Complaint has bilingual English and Indonesian text and a thoughtful preface, making this tale a fine, fun-loving introduction to the fascinating nation of Indonesia. |
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Did you know that 85 years before Columbus came to America, 300 gigantic Chinese ships sailed thousands of miles across the Indian Ocean and down the coast of Africa? It's true! The Adventures of the Treasure Fleet is the amazing tale of seven |
epic voyages and larger-than-life commander, Admiral Zheng He. Gracefully told and beautifully illustrated, Adventures of the Treasure Fleet's fast pace keeps young ones captivated while offering enough information to satisfy curious readers of all ages. |
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