All About Indonesia: Stories, Songs and Crafts for Kids (All About...countries) - Hardcover

Hibbs, Linda

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9780804840859: All About Indonesia: Stories, Songs and Crafts for Kids (All About...countries)

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ISBN 10: 0804840857 ISBN 13: 9780804840859

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing, 2014

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All About Indonesia is a book for children that takes them on an adventure through one of the world's largest and most culturally diverse countries.

Along the way, kids are introduced to Indonesian culture and history, the food, the language, and the natural beauty of this fascinating country! From popular sports to traditional dances, and from everyday dress to foods and school activities, this multicultural children's book provides glimpses of the everyday life and culture of this exotic, faraway land.

Kids will learn about Indonesia through stories, songs, crafts, activities and recipes:

Learn basic vocabulary from the national language, Bahasa Indonesia
Make a traditional mask that is worn during special ceremonial dances
Create beautiful batik cloths and other crafts for kids
Experience the difference between big city life in Jakarta versus village living
Explore the beaches and volcanoes in places such as Bali and Sumatra
Enjoy sweet cake made with coconut, and more!

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About the Author:

Linda Hibbs got hooked on Indonesia on her first visit at age 12 and has been studying the language and culture ever since. She has taught Indonesian for over two decades at the secondary school and university levels and holds degrees in Indonesian language and ethnomusicology, as well as a master's degree in Asian studies. She is an educational consultant who has created various resources for Indonesian language educators at the primary and secondary levels, including Tuttle Publishing's Indonesian for Kids Flash Cards and More Indonesian for Kids Flash Cards kits. When she isn't teaching or consulting, she creates artworks and plays Indonesian music with a gamelan orchestra.

From School Library Journal:

Gr 3–5—Using eye-catching images and interesting descriptions, Hibbs portrays Indonesia as a land that is both geographically and culturally diverse. She presents an overview of the history of the archipelago and discusses what everyday life is currently like for its inhabitants. The sections on going to school and what youngsters do in their free time should have particular appeal to young readers. The country's variety of religions, special celebrations, and transportation are also addressed. Hibbs includes popular references, such as the fact that many Indonesians, too, watch an Idol-type TV show. Information is brief, which makes the book best suited for casual browsing or as an introduction to the country. The overall layout is attractive and uncluttered, with large, clear fonts, and humorous graphics. Most of the pictures are appealing; however, several small, very detailed photos are sometimes placed on a single page, where one or two larger ones might serve better. Attention-grabbing sidebars highlight maps, statistics, facts, and words or phrases. Readers are given fun, practical opportunities to experience aspects of the country on their own. Step-by-step directions explain how to build a volcano, create puppets, design traditional masks, or make green pancakes or an avocado drink. Informative, entertaining, and child-friendly.—Sherry J. Mills, Hazelwood East High School, St. Louis, MO

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