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All About Thailand: Stories, Songs, Crafts and Games for Kids
64 pp.
| Tuttle |
November, 2016 |
TradeISBN 978-0-8048-4427-7$14.95
(4)
4-6
Illustrated by
Patcharee Meesukhon
&
Vinit Yeesman.
This combination country study and activity book explores animals, clothing, sports, dance, shadow puppets, traditional crafts, playground games, holidays, religion, folktales, and recipes (which require grown-up kitchen savvy). The narration alternates between Northern Thailand villager Mali and Bangkok resident Tawan. The brightly colored illustrations often lack specificity, but color photos are also included. Unfortunately there are several typos. Reading list, websites. Ind.