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A Balinese Folktale
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Gecko's Complaint
A Balinese Folktale

By Retold by Ann Martin Bowler
Illustrated by I Gusti Made Sukanada

2003, 32 pages, Hardback.
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A well-fed Gecko once lived on the island we now call Bali, in a jungle dense with flowers and vines. After hundred 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. Can Raden help the animals with their troubles? Can peace and happiness return to the jungles of Bali?

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Can PEACE ever be restored to the jungle...or the world? Youngsters will ponder while being drawn to this beautifully illustrated picture book on a problem-solving Balinese fable!

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Gecko's Complaint is a sparkling retelling of a classic Balinese folktale. A story about those who are only too ready to see the faults of others, but can't see their own. Gecko's Complaint is filled with delightful characters and sly humor, with beautiful illustrations that bring the jungle and its inhabitants to vivid life. With its themes of tolerance, acceptance and appreciating the things we have, this book is a wonderful introduction to the true spirit of Bali and will delight young readers.

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An enjoyable read enhanced by soft, full-color artwork.
-Midwest Book Review

The Gecko story was a blast!
-Brandon, 1st grade

Beautiful Balinese Art and Entertaining Folktale! The original art in Gecko's Complaint is delightful and the retold folktale is perfect for preschool through third graders. Every youngster I know could benefit from the lesson in the story. Ann Martin Bowler has created a children's book all primary teachers should add to their library.
-Susan Whittington, Garden Valley, California educator

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About the Author and Illustrator

Ann Martin Bowler was born in the United States and raised in Ojai, California. She has BA in Sociology and trained as a teacher at the University of California, Santa Barbara. She is now a full-time writer and has traveled with her family to Indonesia many times. Ann lives in the Sierra Nevada foothills of Northern California. Gecko's Complaint is her fourth children's book.

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 received most of his formal art training from the many local artists who live on Bali and paints in a traditional Balinese style, using acrylic paints pen and ink. Sukanada's work has been shown in many countries around the world. He lives in the village of Banjar Tengah in Gianyar, Bali, with his wife and their two children.

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