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The Kalimantan Dolphin and Other Indonesian Tales

April 24, 2024 by

Begin a captivating journey with Timun Mas, a brave hero who triumphs against a mighty foe. Unveil the origin story of the Kalimantan dolphin and dive into the legend of Lake Toba. Discover the humorous adventures of local hero Pan Balangtamak, learn about Hua Lo Puu, the tiny bird, and explore the … [Read more...]

Indonesian Folktales

February 19, 2022 by

The world's largest archipelago, Indonesia is home to hundreds of ethnic groups with diverse cultures and languages. Focusing on the rich heritage of the country, this latest addition to the highly acclaimed World Folklore SerieS≪/i> presents 29 stories from across Indonesia, most of which … [Read more...]

When it Rains

February 19, 2022 by

“In the woods we met some frog friends who were good at dancing.   They were also good at singing!   This is the rain song they sang: ‘Whenever it rains, why get so sad? The sound of the rain goes along with our singing, the raindrops are falling in time … [Read more...]

The Adventures of Na Willa

May 1, 2020 by

Indonesian author Reda Gaudiamo has created a collection of stories of curious adventures and musings of a multicultural girl growing up in Indonesia with a Javanese mother and a Chinese-Indonesian father. Set in a time when children spent the day outside, listening to Lilis Suryani's songs on the … [Read more...]

Surprise!

February 29, 2020 by

Bear, Squirrel, and Raccoon have been friends a long time. A loooooooong time. So when a family of city folks comes to the neighborhood, the friends think that a surprise welcome party is just the kind of fun they've been looking for. Well, the party turns out to be quite the surprise indeed, but … [Read more...]