num_pages: 32
description: Gecko may be small, but he has a giant-sized problem. Every night he is awakened by the fireflies outside his window. And when Gecko doesn't get his rest, he gets a little grumpy. So he goes to Elephant, the head of the village, to complain. His request that the fireflies stop working at night sets off a comical chain of problems for everyone in the village and complicates everyone's life. Through this cumulative tale from the Balinese tradition, Gecko learns that his well-being depends on that of the entire village and he finally goes to sleep, a little wiser.This Balinese folktale will teach readers the importance of respect, sharing and citizenship.
language: English
title: Go To Sleep, Gecko!: A Balinese Folktale
titlecomplete: Go To Sleep, Gecko!: A Balinese Folktale
genres: Picture Books, Folklore, Animals, Cultural, Childrens, Storytime, Environment, Fiction, Folk Tales, Nature
ratings_count: 175
awards: awardedAt: 1199174400000
name: Flicker Tale Children's Book Award
publisher: August House