After devastating monsoon floods leave her neighborhood of Air Itam scarred and silent, thirteen-year-old Bell—a shy, artistic girl with a sketchbook full of unspoken feelings—begins transforming cracked, damaged walls into vibrant murals using leftover house paint. Her colorful creations breathe life back into the community, turning sorrow into shared beauty. But when a developer moves in to...
Eleven-year-old Nana, a once-passionate artist now paralyzed by self-doubt, rediscovers her creative spark through quiet afternoons in the Penang Botanical Gardens, where the lush flora and steadfast companionship of her brother Eddy, bold friend Alexis, and thoughtful Pye guide her on a journey of gentle healing. As she observes the slow unfurling of ferns, the towering grace of bamboo, and the...
"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...
"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...
In the bustling village of Harmony Hollow, where every home resembled a brightly painted musical instrument, lived a young cat named BaoBao. With a coat as fluffy as a cloud and eyes that sparkled with mischief, BaoBao was known for her clumsy antics more than any hidden talent. She would trip over her own paws while trying to leap onto the garden fence, or accidentally knock over the neighbor’s...
"Why can't we go outside today?" little BB asked, his voice echoing in the dimly lit room.
His grandmother looked up from her rocking chair, the candlelight playing shadows on her wrinkled face. "Because, BB, today is a very special day," she said, her eyes twinkling with a mysterious glint. "Today, we're going on an adventure."
In a quaint little village nestled between rolling green hills, there lived a young girl named Lila. Lila was ordinary, or at least that’s what everyone told her. Her hair was the color of autumn leaves, her skin like warm milk, and her laughter mixed with the rustling wind. Yet, despite her vibrant personality, she often felt like an unremarkable pebble amidst a river of dazzling stones.
