<DIV>Once upon a time, Ni Diyah Tantri, the beautiful daughter of a chief minister to the king, is summoned to the royal chamber. No sooner does she enter the king's apartment than she begins to ply him with tales, each more intriguing than the last, until he is captivated by Ni Diyah Tantri's irrepressible spirit. <i>Balinese Children's Favorite Stories</i> brings to life eleven of Ni Diyah Tantri's best-loved stories in a style which will appeal to children and adults alike.<br><br>In the same series as the popular <i>Japanese Children's Favorite Stories</i> and <i>Filipino Children's Favorite Stories. Balinese Children's Favorite Stories</i> is narrated with an international audience in mind and illustrated with whimsical watercolors by Trina Bohan-Tyrie.</div>