Ann Martin Bowler

Gecko's Complaint, a Balinese Folktale, Bilingual Edition: English and Indonesian Text Ann Martin Bowler Hardcover with Jacket edition

A simple yet absolutely delightful folktale, Gecko's Complaint tells the story of a Gecko who 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. Can Raden help the animals with their troubles? Can peace and happiness return to the jungles of Bali?