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All about Thailand : stories, songs, crafts and games for kids / Elaine Russell ; illustrated by Patcharee Meesukhon & Vinit Yeesman.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: Tokyo ; Rutland, Vermont : Tuttle Publishing, [2016]Edition: First editionDescription: 62 pages : color illustrations, color map, music ; 30 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9780804844277
  • 0804844275
Subject(s): Genre/Form:
Contents:
Sawatdi Kha -- Yindi Tonrap! -- Putting Thailand on the map -- Great places to visit! -- Let's have some monkey fun (Ling Sanuk) -- Look, no hands! -- Special Thai crafts -- Speak Thai with me! -- Thai elephants (chang) -- Delicious Thai foods --The girl who spoke in flowers -- Let's play a game -- The story of Ta-in and Ta-na -- Sonkran water days -- Eating rice with every meal -- Honoring the rice goddess -- When kids rule! -- Many people-many beliefs -- The floating lantern festival (Loi Krathong) -- The Ramakien story -- Dancing Thai style! -- Traditional Thai music -- Make a Thai shadow puppet -- Traveling by boat -- Traditional Thai clothing -- Wild animals-big and small -- We're so proud to be Thai -- LaKon-goodbye -- Books and websites to explore.
Summary: "Thailand is a place where a modern culture thrives in one of the world's most ancient countries. Your guides in this adventure are two Thai children: Mali is a 9-year-old girl from the countryside and Tawan is an 11-year old boy from Bangkok. Travel with them as they explore their land--experience its fascinating wildlife, beautiful handcrafts, sports, games, celebrations and, of course--great Thai food!"
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Dr. James Carlson Library Children's NonFiction 915.93 R962 Available 33111008953487
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's NonFiction 915.93 R962 Available 33111008806602
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

** Creative Child Magazine Preferred Choice Award Winner**
**Moonbeam Children's Book Award Silver Medal Winner**

All About Thailand is a new Thai book for kids ages 8 to 12 which brings you on an incredible journey to exotic Thailand.

Thailand is a place where a modern culture thrives in one of the world's most ancient countries. Your guides in this adventure are two Thai children: Mali is a 9-year-old girl from the countryside and Tawan is an 11-year old boy from Bangkok. Travel with them as they explore their land--experienced its fascinating wildlife, beautiful handcrafts, sports, games, celebrations and, of course--great Thai food! They'll give you a glimpse of what it's like to live in Thailand, and they'll show you all the things that kids in Thailand love to do.

With this Thai culture and history-for-kids book readers will: Visit with elephants and monkeys Learn new fun and challenging games Share Thai myth, fairy tales and fables Get a taste of the Thai language and learn a song or two Make things that let you experience Thailand's beliefs, celebrations and culture Experience the unique flavors of Thailand with a few easy, yummy recipes And lots more!
Along with fun facts, you'll learn about the spirit of the Thailand that makes this country and its people unique. All About Thailand is a book for parents and kids to enjoy together!

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Sawatdi Kha -- Yindi Tonrap! -- Putting Thailand on the map -- Great places to visit! -- Let's have some monkey fun (Ling Sanuk) -- Look, no hands! -- Special Thai crafts -- Speak Thai with me! -- Thai elephants (chang) -- Delicious Thai foods --The girl who spoke in flowers -- Let's play a game -- The story of Ta-in and Ta-na -- Sonkran water days -- Eating rice with every meal -- Honoring the rice goddess -- When kids rule! -- Many people-many beliefs -- The floating lantern festival (Loi Krathong) -- The Ramakien story -- Dancing Thai style! -- Traditional Thai music -- Make a Thai shadow puppet -- Traveling by boat -- Traditional Thai clothing -- Wild animals-big and small -- We're so proud to be Thai -- LaKon-goodbye -- Books and websites to explore.

"Thailand is a place where a modern culture thrives in one of the world's most ancient countries. Your guides in this adventure are two Thai children: Mali is a 9-year-old girl from the countryside and Tawan is an 11-year old boy from Bangkok. Travel with them as they explore their land--experience its fascinating wildlife, beautiful handcrafts, sports, games, celebrations and, of course--great Thai food!"

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