Gecko's Complaint by Ann Martin Bowler

Gecko's Complaint by Ann Martin Bowler

A well-fed Gecko 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.

"Bowler retells this folktale in simple, yet skillful proseSukanada's acrylic paint,pen, and ink illustrations show leafy landscapes saturated with color, and have depth and beauty." --School Library Journal
"An enjoyable read enhanced by soft, full-color artwork…" --Midwest Book Review
"Gecko's Complaint is a sparkling retelling of a classic Balinese folktale." --Bali Advisor

Ann Martin Bowler 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. Gecko's Complaint is her fourth children's book. She is also the author of Adventures of The Treasure Fleet: How China Discovered the World (published by Tuttle Publishing).

I Gusti Made Sukanada 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.

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ISBN 13	9780794604844
ISBN 10	0794604846
Title	Gecko's Complaint
Author	Ann Martin Bowler
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Periplus Editions
Year published	2009-09-10
Number of pages	32
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.