All About Indonesia: Stories, Songs, Crafts and Games for Kids

Description

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, games 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!

Linda Hibbs has been hooked on Indonesia since her first visit at age 12, going on to further her study of Indonesian language and music at university. She has taught Indonesian for over two decades at the secondary school and university levels. When she isn't teaching the language, she makes Indonesian music with a gamelan orchestra.

"Do you homeschool or like to teach your child about different cultures around the world like I do? Here is the perfect book for you. This book covers so much of the Indonesian culture, history, and more. It is a wonderful resource. This book has a little bit of everything to give the whole view just like traveling there. It is the perfect book for anyone looking to do a project or teach about Indonesia." --CraftyMomsShare blog "Find out about the people and culture of Indonesia--Indonesian language, landscape, history, government, religions, different islands, music, dance, plus stories, songs, crafts to make, wonderful details." --TravelForKids.com blog "The All About Asia series is the children's version of a folklore handbook, a user-friendly encyclopedia, a DIY manual for experiencing an Asian country's culture from a youth's point of view." --AsianFortuneNews.com