The value of local wisdom in children's literature books by Pujangga Mangkunegaran

Children's literature books generally convey values, including local wisdom, making them an educational medium for children. This study aimed to describe the values of local wisdom contained in the children's literature books written by Pujangga Mangkunegaran. This study employed a descriptive qualitative design, which was examined using a content analysis approach. The data source in this study was the children's literature books written by Pujangga Mangkunegaran in 1926. These books were chosen because they presented the values of Surakarta's local wisdom that were starting to be unknown to the younger generation. The data collection was carried out through document analysis. The data validity was tested using theoretical triangulation, while data analysis used a flow model. The results of the study showed that children's literature books by Pujangga Mangkunegaran contained local wisdom values, such as 1) mutual cooperation, 2) religious, love for God, or gratitude, 3) caring for the environment, 4) hard work, 5) cultural preservation and creativity, 6) welfare, 7) social solidarity, 8) honesty, 9) discipline, 10) politeness, and 11) harmony and conflict resolution.