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Whimsical journey through Indonesian folklore and trickery.

This book could be a good read for you because it takes you on a whimsical journey through the rich tapestry of Indonesian folklore and trickery. The story of Kanchil the mouse deer and Pelan the snail will captivate you with its clever twists and turns, while the vibrant illustrations bring the tale to life. Get ready to be enchanted by this delightful Indonesian trickster tale!

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The Great Race - An Indonesian Trickster Tale

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ISBN: 9789380340159
Publisher: Tara Books
Date of Publication: 2012-06-12
Format: Hardcover
Related Topics: Animals, Family, Adventure
Goodreads rating: 4.12
(rated by 60 readers)

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Selected as one of 100 Books for Reading & Sharing in 2012 by the New York Public Library."Though there's no claim that this art style has any relationship to the original tale, it's an apt match. The book designer adapted the work to the printed page, keeping the intense blood red and ebony black. Each double-page spread takes on an exciting life of its own. A note provides background information on the tale, and an afterword tells the story of the illustrations with photographs of the original cloths. This unusual multicultural pairing packs a powerful punch." - Kirkus Reviews"I'm the fastest animal in the forest!" boasts Kanchil the trickster mouse deer. "And I challenge any animal to race me!" Who will step forward to accept this challenge, and can Kanchil be beaten?Illustrated in the exquisite Mata-ni-Pachedi style of ritual textile painting from Gujarat.The Great Race is the third story in the Kanchil series by Nathan Kumar Scott, preceded by the popular Mangoes and Bananas and The Sacred Banana Leaf.US Grade Level 1US Guided Reading J
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Whimsical journey through Indonesian folklore and trickery.

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