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THAILAND: THE GOLDEN TRIANGLE
For Kids
Asian Children's Favorite Stories
• Patrick Yee
• Liana Romulo
• Joan Suyenaga
• Kay Lyons
• Marian Davies Toth
• David Conger
LITERATURE •
2006 •
HARD COVER
• 112 PAGES
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
Subtitled "A treasury of folktales from China, Japan, Korea, India, The Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia," this is a wonderful collection of 13 traditional stories. These multicultural tales just might become your new favorite bedtime reading.
(ASA56, $31.95) |
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Buddha Stories
• Demi
RELIGION •
1997 •
HARD COVER
• 32 PAGES
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
Intended for ages 4 to 8, this book tells 10 of the author's favorite "jakatas," or moral tales of the Buddha. She has sumptuously illustrated the volume in gold printed on deep, dark blue (in the tradition of an ancient Buddhist text). Gorgeous (at least in very good light!), and a compelling introduction to Buddhism for children.
(ASA16, $23.99) |
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The Life of Rice, From Seedling to Supper
• Richard Sobol
CULTURAL PORTRAIT •
2010 •
HARD COVER
• 40 PAGES
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
Writer and photographer Sobol depicts the importance of rice to the Thai people, who eat sticky rice with their hands and celebrate six rice-related holidays each year. Geared toward ages 6-7.
(TLD98, $17.99) |
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Buddha
• Demi
RELIGION •
1996 •
HARD COVER
• 48 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
Beautiful, intricately detailed, full-color illustrations make this life of the Buddha an excellent choice for children. Demi tells the story of the sheltered upbringing of Indian prince Siddhartha, his first encounter with death and human suffering, and his subsequent search for enlightenment. Intended for children age 7-10.
(ASA17, $21.99) |
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Eyewitness Elephant
• Ian Redmond
• Dave King
NATURAL HISTORY •
2000 •
HARD COVER
• 63 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
A vivid introduction to the elephant, in the colorful Eyewitness visual style. With plenty of background on the natural history of the elephant, including description of its behavior and social habits. Geared for children ages 9-12.
(BST44, $16.99) |
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Journey Into the Rainforest
• Tim Knight
NATURAL HISTORY •
2001 •
HARD COVER
• 48 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
• COMING IN
A photographic tour of the rain forest in the company of an experienced, adventurous guide. The author, who takes to the forest at night, in a canoe and up in the trees, introduces middle schoolers to the flora, fauna, bugs, ecology and conservation of the tropical forest. Knight, who devotes each double-page spread to a theme, re-creates the experience of being in the rainforest, including its discomforts. He wisely begins the book with what to wear. With a glossary and index, it's a good reference for young travelers to Costa Rica, the Amazon or forests of Southeast Asia.
(FST09, $19.95) |
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The King and I
• Walter Lang
2009 •
DVD
• FAMILY
The classic Rogers & Hammerstein musical adaptation of Margaret Landon's 1944 novel "Anna and the King of Siam," based on the diaries of Anna Leonowens. Deborah Kerr stars as the British schoolteacher who came to Siam (now Thailand) with her son in 1860 to tutor the King's many children and wives. Here is Yul Brynner's unforgettable performance as the stern, unsmiling King of Siam, whose facade can only be melted by a rousing chorus of "Shall We Dance."
(TLD55, $19.98) |
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