Balinese Children's Favorite Stories Balinese Children's Favorite Stories

Victor Mason, Trina Bohan-Tyrie. Periplus Editions, $16.95 (96pp) ISBN 978-962-593-440-2

""Four Naughty Boys,"" ""The Dog Who Flattered a Cow"" and ""The Rajah Who Lost His Head"" are among the 12 tales and myths included in Balinese Children's Favorite Stories, retold by Victoria Mason with Gillian Beal, illus. by Trina Bohan-Tyrie. Some, such as ""The Saintly Stork"" seem based on those of Aesop, the author explains, while others are ""peculiarly Balinese."" Much of the artwork captures the costume and breathtaking Bali setting. ( Dec.)

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