Ondel-Ondel Elin: The Puppet Who Couldn't Dance

By Marina Dailly

A Tale of Courage, Culture, and Confidence.

Step into the vibrant streets of Jakarta, Indonesia where giant puppets called Ondel-ondel come to life and dance all day. When they cross your path, it's said to be your lucky day.

Most Ondel-Ondel are gigantic --but Elin is different. She's the smallest Ondel-Ondel anyone has ever seen, and she carries a big secret: she can't dance.

A puppet that cannot dance? More than anything, Elin dreams of moving like the proud, graceful puppets of Jakarta.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FXVLBNQ5
• ISBN13: 9798992605822
• Release Date: October 2025
• Publisher: Mousaic Bamboo Press
• Length: 42 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"
• Age Range: 3 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 5