Kadek Swims With The Fish

This read-aloud book is about Kadek, who is a little boy living on a remote island in the Indonesian archipelago with his family and other villagers. His life is very different from how children live in the United States, or any other more developed country, yet, his life is full of adventures. In this adventure he didn't pay much attention to his father who was trying to keep him safe, and he learned that his father is a very wise man. We also learn of the interesting traditions sometimes practiced in Indonesia. The illustrations keep true to the traditional dress of the villagers and authentically depict the huts and the way of life on the islands.

About the Author

My husband and I lived in Indonesia when we were first married. Our students were a source of great adventures in this third world country. The stories of Kadek reflect some of those stories told to me, and some I witnessed. I continued to teach elementary school after our return to the states which gave me knowledge of how children love to hear stories read to them. I noticed very few books written about children from third world countries and decided to let our kids know what life was like for other kids in these countries, and the stories of Kadek were born.

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