{"product_id":"geckos-complaint-a-balinese-folktale-bilingual-edition-english-and-indonesian-text-paperback","title":"Gecko's Complaint: A Balinese Folktale (Bilingual Edition - English and Indonesian Text) - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAnn Martin Bowler\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eI. Gusti Made Sukanada\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEnjoy a classic Balinese folktale in both English and Indonesian with this beautifully illustrated bilingual picture book.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eGecko's Complaint\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePresented 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePart of Tuttle's beloved collection of bilingual children's books, \u003ci\u003eGecko's Complaint\u003c\/i\u003e offers young readers an entertaining introduction to Balinese folklore while celebrating the enduring power of traditional stories passed down through generations.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnn Martin Bowler\u003c\/b\u003e was born in the United States and raised in Ojai, California. She is a full-time writer and has traveled with her family to Indonesia many times. \u003ci\u003eGecko's Complaint\u003c\/i\u003e is her fourth children's book. She is also the author of \u003ci\u003eAdventures of The Treasure Fleet: How China Discovered the World\u003c\/i\u003e (published by Tuttle Publishing). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eI Gusti Made Sukanada\u003c\/b\u003e was born in Bali. He began painting at the age of 11 and has been a painter by profession since. He paints in a traditional Balinese style, using acrylic paint, pen and ink. Sukanada's work has been shown in many countries around the world.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.1 x 7.5 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 22, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52204295455015,"sku":"9780804860741","price":14.02,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/2079\/7223\/files\/dnm7yb2Xfc9780804860741.webp?v=1790808672","url":"https:\/\/theluminousbookshop.com\/products\/geckos-complaint-a-balinese-folktale-bilingual-edition-english-and-indonesian-text-paperback","provider":"The Luminous Book Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}