{"id":343,"date":"2013-05-31T08:32:00","date_gmt":"2013-05-31T00:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/2013\/05\/31\/prepping-kids-for-bali\/"},"modified":"2014-10-03T18:19:49","modified_gmt":"2014-10-03T10:19:49","slug":"prepping-kids-for-bali","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/2013\/05\/prepping-kids-for-bali\/","title":{"rendered":"Prepping kids for Bali"},"content":{"rendered":"

In preparation for our family’s vacation next week, we visited the National Library<\/a> two nights ago and hauled up these books; both for our trip planning as well as to use as discussion points to pique Dana’s interest in the mystical Isle of gods.<\/p>\n

1.  Kids go! Bali<\/b><\/span><\/span>
Written by Mio Debnam ; illustrated by Tania Willis
Call Number:  English 915.9804 DEB<\/a><\/p>\n

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 This series empowers kids to have a say in their vacation planning, to get them thinking about their destination, and to enable them to make great suggestions and ‘tell their parents where to go.’ Concise and to the point, these guides offer enough information to help a vacationing family make the most of a typical week-long trip.<\/div>\n
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2.  Balinese Favorite Children’s Stories<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
Retold by Victor Mason with Gillian Beal ; illlustrated by Trina Bohan-Tyrie<\/div>\n
Call Number: English 398.2 MAS -[FOL]<\/a>
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The haughty toad — The saintly stork — The golden axe — The talkative turtle — The rajah who lost his head — The ant and the dove — The dog who flattered a crow — A tale of two sisters — The four naughty boys — The missing pig — The three fishes.  This is a collection of A collection of well-loved myths and tales from Bali<\/span>.<\/div>\n
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3. Sadri Returns to Bali: A Tale of the Balinese Galungan Festival<\/b><\/span><\/span>
Written by Elisabeth Waldmeier
Call Number: English WAL<\/a> <\/p>\n
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Sadri Returns to Bali is set during the exhilarating Galungan festival of the fun-loving Balinese people. It is told through the eyes of a former child dancer, Sadri, who returns to his previous home on his annual visit to join the celebrations.<\/p>\n

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4.  Go to Sleep, Gecko! A Balinese Folktale<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
Retold by Margaret Read MacDonald ; Illustrated by Geraldo Vale\u0301rio<\/div>\n
Call Number: English 398.209598 MAC -[FOL]<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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A Balinese Folk tale is the story of a gecko who is kept awake by the fireflies outside his window. When the little gecko doesn’t get his sleep he is quite grumpy with his friends the next day. Children will learn that, like the gecko, that their well-being during the day depends on their getting enough sleep during the night.  <\/div>\n
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5.  A Club of Small Men: A Children’s Tale from Bali<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
Written by Colin McPhee ; illustrated by Trian Bohan Tyne <\/div>\n
Call Number: English 398.2095986 MAC -[FOL]<\/a><\/div>\n
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On Bali, the people spend their free time making beautiful things, including music and dancing, to honor their gods. The sound of Gamelan Orchestras, with their metal gongs, simple flutes and cymbals can be heard all over the island.Set in this exotic locale, the story tells of the first-ever Balinese music dub for young boys. We follow the adventures of Kayun and his friends Kantin, Dapat, Dog, Kinigan, and Bedil — and the American stranger who comes into their lives — as they learn to play the famous Gamelan music of Bali.  <\/p>\n

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6.  Hinduism in Bali<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
Written by Frances Hawker and Putu Resi ; Photography by Bruce Campbell<\/div>\n
Call Number: English 294.509598 HAW<\/a>
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A very child-friendly introduction to Hinduism. The focus of the book is a real child who is involved in a key event associated with Hinduism in Bali, Indonesia. This approach allows the author to present basic information about the faith, its beliefs and ways of worship through the eyes of a child of that faith. The photographs are a key feature of these large-format books, giving young readers a privileged view of very personal aspects of children’s faith and the role it plays in their everyday lives.<\/div>\n
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7.  DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Bali & Lombok<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
Published by London : Dorling Kindersley<\/div>\n
Call Number: 915.98604 BL-[TRA] \/ English<\/a> <\/div>\n

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This travel guide will lead you straight to the best attractions these beautiful islands have on offer. Packed with photographs, illustrations and clear maps, the guide explores these Indonesian islands in detail; from the noisy, colourful and glamorous bustle of Bali to the quiet and tranquil retreats of Lombok. The guide provides all the insider tips every visitor needs including the best beaches, volcanoes diving and snorkeling destinations and comprehensive listings of the best places to stay and dine in Bali and Lombok.<\/div>\n

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8. Indonesia: It’s Cool to Learn about Countries<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
Written by Tamra Orr<\/div>\n
Call Number: English 954.92 ORR<\/a>
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An introduction to the geography, history, economy, culture, and people of Indonesia. Bright, colorful designs and hands on activities will keep children engaged as they learn about Indonesia and its people.<\/div>\n
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9.  Cycle of Rice, Cycle of Life: A Story of Sustainable Farming<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
Written by Jan Reynolds<\/div>\n
Call Number: English 633.1 REY<\/a> <\/div>\n
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A photo-essay exploring the cultural and environmental aspects of traditional Balinese rice farming, a model of sustainable food production.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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10. Bali with Kids: Families’ Guidebook from Babies to Teenagers<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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Created by Laetitia Knight & Philippe Pero <\/div>\n
Call Number: English 915.98604 KNI -[TRA]<\/a>
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This guidebook provides a huge wealth of info for families visiting Bali from where to stay, what to experience, where to shop and eat as well as useful info on health and medical services (including local natural health remedies for ailments like Bali Belly), equipment hire and more. Bali with Kids lists just about every activity a family can enjoy in Bali from nature and animal experiences to water sports, cinema outings and magic shows. All of the activities listed have a helpful price range indicator as well as an guide to the most appropriate age group for each activity.<\/p>\n
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Isn’t it amazing there’s such a treasure trove of resources available in our National Libraries  to help us in our trip planning?  Do you know? The World’s 1st Green Library for Kids, named ‘My Tree House’<\/b><\/span> opens today! Located at Central Library Singapore<\/a>, My Tree House<\/b><\/span> has a collection of 70, 000 books, with 30% of these covering Green Topics on Animals, Plants, Environment, Water Resources and Climate Change. Do pop by to check out My Tree House<\/b><\/span> this school holidays!<\/p>\n

Back to my packing, till the next post, have a blessed weekend!<\/p><\/div>\n

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Note: The Central Public Library<\/a> is located at 100 Victoria Street, Singapore 188064. Opening hours are 10.00 am to 9.00 pm daily.  Be a fan on their Facebook Page<\/a> to get updates of interesting activities all year long!<\/p>\n

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