"Jellyfish Summer at Monkey Beach" is a heartwarming coming-of-age story about Lily, a shy girl whose quiet summer holiday takes an unexpected turn when she experiences a jellyfish sting. Initially overwhelmed by fear of the ocean and hesitant to make new friends, Lily gradually finds her courage with the gentle encouragement of Eddy and Anna. Through a beach treasure hunt, she not only confronts...
Jellyfish Summer at Monkey Beach
The Street Art Scavenger Hunt
A group of friends, Lily, Eddy, Anna, Bell, Vivian, Emma, Hyuga, Pye, and Alexis, embark on an exciting street art scavenger hunt through George Town, guided by cryptic clues hidden in vibrant murals. Their quest leads them to an old storyteller who provides a magical wooden bird, ultimately revealing the "Legend of the Whispering Walls." They discover that the true legend is the city's history...
Saving the Batu Ferringhi Turtles
A group of friends, including Eddy, Anna, Lily, Bell, Vivian, Emma, Hyuga, Pye, and Alexis, discover a baby turtle entangled in a discarded fishing net on Batu Ferringhi Beach. Despite initial struggles to get help, they decide to take matters into their own hands, carefully freeing the turtle and discovering more marine life trapped in pollution. Their efforts inspire other beachgoers to join...
The Taste of Grandma’s Asam Laksa
"The Taste of Grandma's Asam Laksa" is a heartwarming children's story about Lily and Eddy, who embark on an adventurous quest through the vibrant streets of Penang to find the missing torch ginger flower, a crucial ingredient for their Grandma Bell's legendary asam laksa. Their journey, filled with unexpected encounters and helpful strangers, highlights themes of family tradition...
George Town’s Secret Garden
"George Town's Secret Garden" tells the heartwarming story of Anna, a new girl in George Town, and her adventurous friend Eddy, who stumble upon a hidden, overgrown garden behind an old shophouse. As they begin to restore the forgotten space, they are joined by other children from the neighborhood, including Lily, Bell, Vivian, and Emma. Through their collective efforts, they not only transform...
The Komtar Kid’s Climb
"The Komtar Kid's Climb" tells the heartwarming story of Eddy, a shy Penang boy who reluctantly participates in a race up the towering Komtar building. With the unwavering support of his best friend Anna and other classmates like Lily, Bell, Vivian, Emma, and Hyuga, Eddy confronts his deep-seated shyness and physical challenges. Along the way, he even helps a younger boy, Pye, find his courage...
The Pasar Malam’s Missing Charm
When the beloved Batu Ferringhi Pasar Malam loses its vibrant charm due to a broken generator, a group of resourceful children – Eddy, Anna, Lily, Bell, Vivian, Emma, and Hyuga – embark on a mission to restore its sparkle. Discovering the cause of the dim lights and silent music, they ingeniously use battery-powered fairy lights from Vivian's grandpa to illuminate the market. Their collaborative...
The Durian Orchard’s Secret Keeper
"The Durian Orchard's Secret Keeper" follows a group of adventurous children – Lily, Bell, Vivian, Eddy, and Anna – who spend their summer guarding the legendary Golden Durian in a mystical orchard. Their quest takes an unexpected turn when they encounter Hyuga, an elderly villager desperate to find the Golden Durian to heal his ailing granddaughter, Alexis. Through a heartwarming act of...
Chasing the Kingfisher
"Chasing the Kingfisher" tells the heartwarming story of Zack, an asthmatic city boy who moves to a kampung near Sungai Pinang and feels out of place until he spots a dazzling blue kingfisher that no one else believes exists. His determined quest to photograph the elusive bird, initially met with skepticism, transforms into a journey of resilience, self-discovery, and unexpected friendships with...