Author: Margaret Read MacDonald
Publisher: Triangle Interactive, Inc.
ISBN: 1684440300
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages :
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Read Along or Enhanced eBook: Gecko may be small, but he has a giant-sized problem. Every night he is awakened by the fireflies outside his window. And when Gecko doesn't get his rest, he gets a little grumpy. So he goes to Elephant, the head of the village, to complain. His request that the fireflies stop working at night sets off a comical chain of problems for everyone in the village and complicates everyone’s life. Through this cumulative tale from the Balinese tradition, Gecko learns that his well-being depends on that of the entire village and he finally goes to sleep, a little wiser.
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Publisher: August House Publishers
ISBN: 9781939160928
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
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Gecko may be small, but he has a giant problem.So he goes to Elephant, the head of the village, to complain.This sets off a comical chain of problems for everyone in the village.Gecko learns that his well-being depends on that of the entire village...and he finally goes to sleep, a little wiser. Geraldo Valerio captures the comic exasperation of the characters and the lush Indonesian setting of the tale."
Author: Ann Martin Bowler
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1462908047
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
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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. 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.
Author: Margaret Read MacDonald
Publisher: Triangle Interactive, Inc.
ISBN: 168444022X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages :
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Read Along or Enhanced eBook: In this action packed folktale from Panama, a clever little rabbit and his Tía Mónica find ways to outwit a fox, a tiger, and a lion, all of whom want to eat him for lunch.
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Publisher: august house
ISBN: 9780874837803
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44
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The author of The Girl Who Wore Too Much retells the folktale of the gecko who complains to the village chief that the fireflies keep him awake at night but then learns that in nature all things are connected.
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Publisher: Two Lions
ISBN: 9781477816356
Category : JUVENILE FICTION
Languages : en
Pages : 32
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When an elephant finds that he cannot stomp a hole deep enough for water, a gecko is determined to stomp his own way down.
Author: Ann Martin Bowler
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1462909477
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 41
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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. 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.
Author: Aaron M. Bauer
Publisher: JHU Press
ISBN: 1421409259
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 176
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Everything a student, naturalist, or curious observer wants to know about the biology and diversity of geckos. Q: How do geckos walk across ceilings? A: Millions of hair-like setae on each foot. Q: Where do geckos come from? A: Throughout the world. Usually where it’s warm. Q: How many species of geckos are there? A: Close to 1,500 and counting! Q: What do they eat? A: Insects mostly. Discover the biology, natural history, and diversity of geckos—the acrobatic little lizards made famous by a car insurance ad campaign. Lizard biologist and gecko expert Aaron Bauer answers deceptively simple questions with surprising and little-known facts. Readers can explore color photographs that reveal the natural wonder and beauty of the gecko form and are further informed by images of how geckos live in their natural habitats. Although written for nonexperts, Geckos also provides a carefully selected bibliography and a new list of all known species that will be of interest to herpetologists. Anyone who owns a gecko, has seen them in the wild, or has wondered about them will appreciate this gem of a book.
Author: Janice M. Del Negro
Publisher: American Library Association
ISBN: 0838911358
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 225
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A good folktale triggers the imagination, connecting children to a wider world as well as increasing their vocabulary and comprehension skills. In this delightful and easy-to-use book, teacher and storyteller Del Negro gives librarians, teachers, and parents the keys to storytelling success. Including more than a dozen original adaptations of folktales from around the world, tailored specifically for library and classroom use, she Reviews storytelling basics such as selecting a tale and learning the story Offers tips for dealing with stage fright and reluctant listeners Presents a bibliography of recommended online and print resources, steering readers to more wonderful tales to tell For young listeners the folktale is a perfect gateway to the exciting worlds of culture and literature, and Del Negro’s book invites their engagement with proven techniques and original story scripts that can be used by experienced as well as beginning tellers.
Author: Linda Booth Sweeney
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780982248010
Category : Biological systems
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Uses folk tales, myths and stories from various cultures to demonstrate natural laws and principles relating to living systems, including topics such as interdependence, biodiversity, and nonlinearity.
