: In Issue 84 of the Baba Indaba Children's Stories, Baba Indaba narrates the Burmese tale of A Sad Fate - how a poor farm boy is taught to fish by a magical bird. So successful was he that he fed more than just his family. The king hears about his and asks the boy his secret. But did he tell the king the truth? Download and read the story to find out just what the boy said. Lookout for the moral of the story. The second story is Friends - Four brothers are continually fighting until taught a lesson in unity and strength by their father. Baba Indaba is a fictitious Zulu storyteller who narrates children's stories from around the world. Baba Indaba translates as "Father of Stories".
Don't Make a Sign on the Boat, Stories from Burma: A collection of stories from Myanmar (Burma), told by Sayadaw Unyaneinda, Abbot of the old Burmese Temple in Bodhgaya and written down in this form by Susanne Isabel Krajanek, born in Austria and living in Bodhgaya, India, for many years. Hidden in most of the tales is some piece of advise, such as how to manage a certain situation, or to show how things generally turn out. Some are simply amusing in the Burmese way. ‘Don’t Make a Sign on the Boat’ is a well-known and well-loved proverb in Burma and very typical for the people’s Buddhist attitude of mind. It has much to do with our continuous attempt to preserve things, which are by nature transient and passing. Between two variations with the same title, concerning young people just starting out on their life’s journey as the first story, and an old couple in the last, is set a rich variety of different themes, which also draw a beautiful picture of the daily life in the villages and small towns in the countryside along Burma’s Great River. There are farmers, fishermen and storytellers, rich men and poor shopkeepers, the Joker, the King and the Wise Man, the Little One who challenges Wind and Rain and the Two Blind Men. Also, the Hunter, Tiger, Dog and Monkey teach us lessons. Always somewhere included is the Buddhist monastery, the monk and the gods of the rivers and trees. Each one is not only a story, but also shows very common situations in life. We clearly can see the love of the Burmese people for the fantastical and surreal, for their old gods and kings and for their Buddhist Tradition. We find a mixture of simplicity and complex psychology. There are often sudden humorous twists and turns in the course of events, which seem rather absurd. Some of the stories are quite old, but, if one forgets about the kings, they could happen today, because in the villages, in the life of the simple people, there has not changed that much.
: The 21 colourful Burmese folk tales in this volume have been retold in English by teachers from the Phaung Daw Oo Monastic Education High School, Mandalay, Myanmar, formerly Burma. Accompanying the stories are 22 illustrations created by their young pupils. Herein you will find stories like The Crow is as Proud as the Peacock, The Three Sisters, The Blind Boy, Shin Mwe Lon and Min Nanda, The Greedy Kind, A Disrespectful Daughter, and many more. As with most folk tales with Eastern origins, the stories have deeper meanings hidden beneath what, on the surface, may appear to be a simple story. The morals in these Burmese tales often reoccur in the tales from other cultures’. Such universal themes include traditional family values and respect, still very much to the fore in a country that to a great extent has stood still in time.
Children's Books about History and Life in Myanmar
I See the Sun in Myanmar (Burma): In a world where global events dominate the news and our children are exposed to other cultures only superficially, author Dedie King and illustrator Judith Inglese have once again combined their talents to offer a unique perspective for young readers that is simply not available anywhere else. I See the Sun in Myanmar (Burma), one of the award-winning books in the I See the Sun in . . .series, takes place in a small town on the Irawaddy River in Myanmar, the country formally known as Burma. Lush illustrations and a bilingual story in English and Burmese offer Aye Aye's view of her beautiful country that until recently has been something of a mystery to most of the rest of the world. Aye Aye's father is a fisherman on the river and her mother is a nurse in a nearby hospital. The story also provides an elementary introduction to Buddhist culture and the tradition of metta, a practice of saying phrases of loving-kindness. The day unfolds with the verses of 'metta' that Aye Aye whispers to herself. Her wishes of kindness and compassion to those around her mirror the deep-rooted Buddhist culture present in Myanmar. I See the Sun in Myanmar (Burma) is a delightful introduction to an ancient Buddhist culture. Heartwarming in its simplicity, said Joseph Goldstein, author and co-founder of Insight Meditation Society. I See the Sun in Myanmar (Burma) was first written in English, then translated into Burmese by PawSHtoo B. Jindakajornsri, who works at the Translation Center at the University of Massachusetts. The book is richly illustrated with collages made from original photographs and colorful drawings. It also includes an overview of Myanmar, a glossary of unfamiliar words, and a map that highlights where Myanmar is on the globe.
: This book will take you on a journey through the life of Aung San Suu Kyi, a prominent political figure in Burma, from her childhood to her glorious uprising. She was a lovely lady when she was younger. A powerful, intelligent, and self-assured woman at the top of her game. A mother, a daughter, and a hero all rolled into one. Sacrificing family and freedom for the love of her homeland. Her persistence and her ideology of democracy through nonviolent means made her one of the world's most inspiring political leaders.
Leap & Hop Myanmar: Leap & Hop is a series of travel books for children aged 8 and older written by Isabelle Demenge and illustrated by Emilie Sarnel. The idea of the series is to turn a grown-up trip into a fun adventure for children. These interactive books aim at getting children to discover new places and learn about other cultures through interesting information as well as games and activities.For parents, the books provide an ideal way to stick to a grown-up itinerary with a focus on cultural sites, and to create an unforgettable travel experience for the whole family. As kids play along by drawing, writing, and collecting items of interest throughout the journey, they ll find themselves creating a very personal souvenir as the book is transformed into a travel scrapbook for them to keep. In addition to general information on the history, currency, religious beliefs, food, and temple architecture of the country, Leap & Hop Myanmar will focus on the major sites such as Yangon, Bagan, Mandalay as well as Inle Lake. The children will be engaged as they explore Myanmar with fun and educational challenges that vary from place to place, such as an I-Spy game in Sulamani Temple in Bagan, a scavenger hunt in the Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon, a quiz walk in Yangon s heritage neighbourhood, or a step-by-step drawing of a reclining Buddha near Mawlamyine.
: Come along and take your journey to modern-day Myanmar with Zeya and Kan, brother and sister, and locals. In Kids on Earth, you will find some fun-filled facts and information, and some activities that you can do with someone you love. At the end of the book, there is a bonus quiz and drawing activity.
My First Book - Myanmar: The culture, the beauty, the landmarks, the food - it is simply fascinating. In this book, we cover all of those magical elements about MYANMAR in a digestible and engaging way!
When We Called Myanmar Home (Third Culture Kids): A cross-cultural journey of joy, loss, grief, and hope. The children of Julie Jean Francis love their life in Southeast Asia. They wake with the sun and eat fried rice for breakfast. They buy their drinking water in plastic bottles and sleep outside when there’s no electricity at night. They play with their friends and eat curry for lunch—every day. But what happens when Covid-19 comes to their neighborhood? What happens when the government changes? Will their life in Myanmar last forever?
Myanmar Coloring Book For Kids: With Interesting Facts: This coloring book is designed for children who want to learn about the wonderful country that is Myanmar! This unique coloring book includes over 30 high-quality illustrations designed to entertain and engage, providing hours of coloring fun. Each page contains an interesting fact about Myanmar which will help your child learn about the country, culture, food, language and people.
Indochina: La aventura de viajar a Vietnam, Laos, Camboya, Myanmar y Tailandia: Esta colección está presentando al mercado una serie de destinos que, sean continentes, regiones o amplias zonas de la Tierra, tienen varias cosas en común: la belleza de los parajes naturales, la complejidad de los ecosistemas en relación al ser humano y el sentido aventurero que nos despierta la sola mención del título del libro. Todas estas condiciones se dan en grado superlativo en INDOCHINA, un paseo por el color, el sabor, la geografía y la naturaleza de Vietnam, Laos, Camboya, Myanmar y Tailandia, una de las zonas más interesantes del Planeta.
Children's Books about the Refugee Crisis in Myanmar
Hoping for a Home After Myanmar (Leaving My Homeland: After the Journey): Syed was forced to flee his homeland of Myanmar because of extreme violence and persecution against the Rohingya minority. After traveling by boat to Malaysia to meet up with his brother, Nazir, Syed must survive "underground" in a country in which he is not welcome. Interwoven with facts about the Rohingya humanitarian crisis and how refugees survive in countries such as Malaysia, Syed's story sheds light on the plight of Rohingya refugees around the world. Teacher's guide available.
A Refugee's Journey from Myanmar (Leaving My Homeland): Nazir, his father, and older brother live in Myanmar, a country that has experienced many years of violence. As a part of the Rohingya minority group, the family is considered unwelcome in their homeland. Nazir and his father flee by boat to a refugee camp, eventually escaping as refugees to the United States. Interspersed with facts about Myanmar and its people, this narrative tells a story common to many refugees fleeing the country. Readers will learn about the conflict there and how they can help refugees in their communities and around the world who are struggling to find permanent homes. Teacher's guide available.
My Beautiful Myanmar: This book is produced entirely by refugee children from Myanmar. It contains touching stories and drawings by our children and allows you to see their story from their perspective. It is recommended reading for adults and also for children so that they may understand the plight of the refugees and appreciate how fortunate they truly are.
Crossing the Farak River: Fourteen-year-old Hasina is forced to flee everything she knows in this gripping account of the refugee crisis in Myanmar. For Hasina and her younger brother Araf, the constant threat of Sit Tat, the Myanmar Army, is a way of life in Rakhine province—just uttering the name is enough to send chills down their spines. As Rohingyas, they know that when they hear the wop wop wop of their helicopters there is one thing to do—run, and don’t stop. So when soldiers invade their village one night, and Hasina awakes to her aunt's fearful voice, followed by smoke, and then a scream, run is what they do. Hasina races deep into the Rakhine forest to hide with her cousin Ghadiya and Araf. When they emerge some days later, it is to a smouldering village. Their house is standing but where is the rest of her family? With so many Rohingyas driven out, Hasina must figure out who she can trust for help and summon the courage to fight for her family amid the escalating conflict that threatens her world and her identity. Fast-paced and accessibly written, Hasina tackles an important topic frequently in the news but little explored in fiction. It is a poignant and thought-provoking introduction for young readers to the miliatry crackdown and ongoing persecution of Rohingya people, from the perspective of a brave and resilient protagonist.
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