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**Creative Child Magazine Preferred Choice Award Winner**There are now over 1.5 million Korean-Americans living in the United States including 100,000 adopted children. All About Korea is perfect for educators and parents wishing to teach kids about this rich Asian culture. This Korean children's book is an excellent introduction to the culture and history of Korea. It highlights favorite games, foods, special holiday times, and after-school activities specific to Korea. With All About Korea, kids will:Learn how to play the exciting Korean see-saw game with a friend and how to play jegi (Korean hacky-sack)Learn how to sing "Happy Birthday" in Korean and how to sing "Arirang" (Korea's most beloved song)Learn how kids say "hello!" and other essential words and phrases in the Korean languageLearn how to make a white tiger puppetEnjoy traditional Korean stories such as Taming a Tiger and Two Foolish Green FrogsEnjoy easy Korean recipes for delicious treats like kimbap (roll-your-own wraps) and songpyeon (sweet filled rice cakes).A timeless Korean book for kids and parents to treasure together, All About Korea offers not only the most significant facts about this unique country but also conveys the unique spirit that makes it one-of-a-kind.

Enjoy a classic Balinese folktale in both English and Indonesian with this beautifully illustrated bilingual picture book.Gecko's Complaint introduces young readers to the rich storytelling traditions of Bali through a charming tale about patience, kindness and the consequences of complaining. When hundreds of noisy fireflies keep Gecko awake each night, he asks the wise jungle leader, Raden the Lion, to solve the problem. But as Raden investigates, he discovers that Gecko isn't the only unhappy animal, and finding peace for everyone proves more challenging than expected.Presented in both English and Indonesian (Bahasa Indonesia), this delightful bilingual edition helps children explore a new language while discovering the folklore and culture of one of Indonesia's most celebrated islands. The colorful illustrations and engaging storytelling make it an excellent choice for reading aloud at home or in the classroom.Part of Tuttle's beloved collection of bilingual children's books, Gecko's Complaint offers young readers an entertaining introduction to Balinese folklore while celebrating the enduring power of traditional stories passed down through generations.

**2012 Creative Child Magazine Preferred Choice Award Winner**Perfect for educators or parents wishing to teach kids about different Asian cultures, this new book in the Tuttle All About Asia series includes favorite games, foods, special holiday times and after-school activities unique to Korea. All About Korea is a fun-filled journey to a new place. Korean culture and history are featured prominently in this colorful Korean book for kids, allowing an educational as well as entertaining experience. Learn how to play the exciting Korean see-saw game with a friend, how to sing "Happy Birthday" in Korean, and how kids say "hello!"Other activities include making a White Tiger puppet, playing jegi (Korean hacky-sack) and singing "Arirang," Korea''s most beloved song.Enjoy the traditional Korean stories "Taming a Tiger" and "Two Foolish Green Frogs."Easy Korean recipes are included for delicious treats like kimbap (roll-your-own wraps) and songpyeon (sweet filled rice cakes). All About Korea is a book for families to treasure together. It offers not only the most important facts about Korean but also reflects the spirit that makes Korea one-of-a-kind.

Join the Chinese admiral and his crew as they battle pirates and raging storms in this beautifully illustrated Chinese history book for kids.Did you know that 85 years before Columbus discovered America, Chinese ships longer than a football field sailed thousands of miles through unknown oceans and visited more than 30 nations? It''s true!Adventures of the Treasure Fleet: China Discovers that World is the amazing story of these seven epic voyages and their larger-than-life commander, Admiral Zheng He. Beginning in 1405, Admiral Zheng He led more than 300 gigantic, brightly-painted ships across the South China Sea to the Indian Ocean and all the way to the distant coast of Africa. The admiral and his crew battled pirates and raging storms and were amazed by the people and ways of life in distant lands. At each port, Chinese goods were traded for pearls, precious stones, herbs and medicines which were given as tribute to China''s powerful emperor when the ships'' returned home.Filled with historical facts, Adventures of the Treasure Fleet brings a fantastic piece of history to life. Gracefully told and beautifully illustrated, the story''s fast pace will keep young ones captivated while offering enough information to satisfy curious readers of all ages.

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.

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.