All About Indonesia

Stories Songs Crafts and Games for Kids

Linda Hibbs

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Indonesian

Tuttle
13 March 2018

People & places (Children's&YA); Languages & ESL; Indonesian - Cultural Material; Indonesian - Children's Non-Fiction; Indonesian - Languages

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!

By: Linda Hibbs
Imprint: Tuttle
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 279mm, Width: 216mm,
Weight: 601g
ISBN: 9780804848503
ISBN 10: 0804848505
Pages: 64
Publication Date: 13 March 2018
Recommended Age: From 9 to 12 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

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.

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

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 From cover to cover it is packed full of life, history, and details of the islands...if your child would like to know more about this fascinating country, take a virtual trip in your armchair with this book. --Castle View Academy 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