Play Me the Harmonica
I love playing with my big brother Luki. He has lots of play ideas. But sometimes, Luki turns glum and shuts down completely. How do I help him cheer up again? Aku senang bermain bersama Kak Luki. Ide bermain Kakak banyak sekali. Namun, terkadang Kakak berubah muram dan diam saja. Apakah aku bisa membantunya agar ceria kembali? This story explores the issue of mental health disorder. Brother Luki in this story suffers from episodes of schizophrenia, such as depression, hearing noises in his head and seeing things. His little sister feels all kinds of emotion - sad, scared, confused, but she does not give up. Love gives her hope to continue to support her beloved brother. This is part of a project between The Asia Foundation in Indonesia and the pacific islands to write 10 stories that normalize representation of people with varying abilities.
Available as an ebook in Indonesian, English, Fijian, Fijian Hindi, Indonesian sign language, Fijian sign language on Let's Read Asia
Where is Rimba's Family?
Rimba is a little Sumatran tiger. He is alone in the forest. Where is his family? Rimba adalah seekor anak harimau Sumatra. Di hutan, ia mengaum sendirian. Dimanakah keluarganya? Cerita ini sederhana, tapi bisa memantik diskusi tentang hewan langka dan upaya konservasi. Anak-anak juga bisa dikenalkan dengan jenis kucing besar yang hidup di Indonesia. Buku ini ditetapkan oleh Kemdikbud sebagai buku pengayaan dalam mendukung proses pembelajaran. This book has been selected as an enrichment book for elementary students by the Ministry of Education. It helps parents and teachers to start a conversation with children on endangered animals and the need for their conservation.
Available only in Indonesian, which can be purchased on instagram @kayabaca_
Janggan Dragon Kite
To celebrate the harvest festival, dragon kites, or Janggan, take to the skies. Wira is determined that his family’s Janggan will win the flying competition, until he sees his friend Yoga’s majestic kite. Does Wira’s Janggan still stand a chance? And will the boys’ friendship survive if Yoga’s kite wins? Set around the cultural festivities of Bali, Janggan Dragon Kite features the story of a young boy who discovers the value of friendship over winning a competition.
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Available only in English, which can be purchased in Blibli.
Read about the inspiration, research, and writing process for this book here.
Arai & The Tall Grass
When her best friend fell sick, Arai expected boring holidays ahead. Yet on her own, she began to discover the many wonders of her village. From the special tall grass to peatlands and weaving, an exciting adventure awaited to unfold. This story is set in the peatland regions of South Kalimantan, the home of the special tall grass or purun that is used as weaving raw material by the village women. This project was commissioned by a local social enterprise that produces and distributes these authentic weaving products. This book aims to raise awareness among young people regarding the importance of peatland regions for environmental and social sustainability. This story book has been incorporated into the ‘Belajar dari Rumah (Study From Home)’ program by the Indonesian Ministry of Education for the elementary grade level.
Hermy's New Home
Hermy is enjoying the comfort of his new home when Benny snatches it away from him. A chase ensues but a big wave drags them both onto the ocean floor, where hungry predators await them. Will they escape the perils of the ocean? Will Hermy ever be friends again with Benny?
Available as an English and Arablic ebook in Let's Read Asia.
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I Can Do It!
“Aku Pasti Bisa” ( I Can Do It!) is a story that defies stereotypes and promotes children’s self-esteem. If you are shy and small, can you roar like a tiger? If you are big, can you jump high like a deer? If you wear large thick glasses, can you become a prince? If you have dark-skin and curly hair, can you become a princess? This book has a parallel story structure. Two story lines alternate and intersect within the text and illustration spreads to deliver to young readers the message of not giving in to stereotypes and that ‘if you believe, you can do it’.
Available only as a Bahasa Indonesian ebook in Room to Read!
If you'd like to purchase the print version, the book is available in Tokopedia.
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Persahabatan Dengan Hewan
Kei dan Kakak sedang membuat adonan lilin mainan. Tiba-tiba ada bunglon yang melompat di dekat mereka. Kei dan Kakak pun menangkapnya dan memasukkannya ke dalam kotak. Namun, tak berapa lama, warna tubuh bunglon itu berubah menjadi gelap! Duh, kenapa dengan bunglon itu, ya? Yuk, ikuti petualangan Kei dan Kakak bersama gajah, orang utan, dan hewan lainnya dalam kumpulan cerita ini. Selain itu, temukan juga fakta-fakta menarik pada hewan tersebut. (This book is a collection of ten stories featuring the adventures of a little girl and her brother, as they help save the animals around them – available only in Indonesian).
Books on Early Childhood Education
A practical guide to planning engaging activities for young children. Available only in Indonesian.
This book is available for purchase in Tokopedia.
