(Hardback) Legendary Princesses of Malaysia / In the Rainforest / Under The Sea / Where the Stars Come to Play / Two Sisters, One Sarong (Oyez Books)

Book 1: (Hardback) Legendary Princesses of Malaysia

Ten legendary princesses of Malaysia - some are mythical fairy princesses whose stories are as wonderful and romantic as any of the princess stories from around the world. One, Hang Li Po came from a far off land and her retinue of young beauties are believed to be the far distant mothers of the Nonya. Others were real historical figures although their stories have been embellished over the years as they were passed down from generation to generation. But all have fired our imagination with tales of their beauty, bravery, wisdom and spirit.

Author Raman has done some serious research and Emila Yusof’s detailed illustrations are simply delightful.

RAMAN KRISHNAN is a grandfather. He has written and published short stories for adults. This is his first book for children. He also runs a bookshop.

EMILA YUSOF is a popular illustrator and blogger. She blogs at emilayusof.com. Her first picture book, My Mother's Garden has been published in English, Malay, Chinese and German, in both print, digital and animation formats. Other books by Emila include the bestselling Legendary Princesses of Malaysia, and colouring for adults series, Colourart by Emila Yusof. She has written and illustrated a series of eight craft books for children.

At last we have a book about Malaysia’s princesses. Malaysian children have been immersed for years in tales about foreign princesses such as Snow White and many others. Now they can read about their own princesses, all beautiful, brave and wise. Many of them were warriors and some fairy princesses with a wonderful story the equal of anything from Disney. Some are historical figures though their stories have surely been embellished over the years...

Book 2: (Hardback) In the Rainforest

This richly illustrated tall book gives one the feeling of holding the vast wealth of the rainforest in one’s hands. The writer aims to show that a variety of animals can be found in the rainforest - under the ground, on the forest floor, up in the trees - and ends with a map of the world to show where rainforests can be found today. The author also asks an important question: if the rainforest were destroyed, what will happen to all the animals that call the rainforest Home?

Book 3: (Hardback) Under The Sea

Product Details

Language :: English

Format: Hardcover

Size: 210 x 297mm

Pages: 24

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There’s a colourful world under the sea where coral reefs are and even deep down where it is dark and quiet. It’s the home of the giant whale shark and little sea creatures. Author and illustrator Nor Azhar Ishak has created an excellent book for children ranging in age from five to ten years. It contains facts on many of the creatures that live under the sea coupled with his colourful illustrations using the batik method of painting on fabric.

There is one extra feature that fascinates children; each colour illustration is accompanied by a black and white replica that children can colour. This is bound to keep them occupied for many happy hours. - Samsung Kidstime Author's Award 2016 Second Prize Winner

Book 4: (Hardback) Where the Stars Come to Play

"Ayah rows the sampan slowly. Where are we going? Azmi wonders..."

A boy goes on a boat ride with his father on a quiet moonless night and discovers a magical place where the stars come down to play.

Publsher's review:

You get to see and experience fireflies in parts of Malaysia. They may not be as exciting as fireworks. They are quiet and you have to be quiet too so as not to frighten them. Because they live near swamps, you have to get to where they are by boat. This is what Azmi did with his father. It is a magical night he will not forget as well as the special time he spent with his father. But we do not see many fireflies today because they are losing their homes to development and pollution. This book is a reminder to us to treasure what we have. Another heartfelt book by the Lim sisters.

LIM LAY HAR has published two picture books and one chapter book. Her chapter book, Master & Apprentice won the Calistro Prize in 2012. She loves the magic of the everyday and writes about them with charm. She lives in Ipoh with her three children.

LIM LAY KOON comes from a computer science background. She is a self-taught illustrator and enjoys illustrating the little details of everyday life. She has published several books with her sister Lay Har, such as Atuk's Amazing Sarong and Atuk's Amazing Sarong. She has also illustrated a scifi chapter book, The Nanobots and Other Stories by Golda Mowe. Other books include The Mystery of the Missing National Anthem by Heidi Shamsuddin.

Book 5: (Hardback) Two Sisters, One Sarong

Two Sisters, One Sarong is picture book that tells a simple story about reconciliation. Two sisters grow up enjoying great times together sharing a sarong and playing with it in every way they can possibly think of. Their relationship grows as they spend time together but one day they fought over the sarong. Both wanted it and both did not want to give in. The sarong tore in half and they went their own way with their torn half of the sarong. That was the beginning of their strained relationship. Even the arrival of their third sister did not heal them until one day a crisis took place when the baby sister they loved fell into a river and the only way to save her was for them to tie their sarongs together to rescue her from the water. The crisis and the knot tied on the bridge opened their eyes to see what was more valuable in life - peace that is priceless and relationships that are precious.

LORRAINE YOONG is a writer and designer based in Kuala Lumpur.

EMILA YUSOF is a popular illustrator and blogger. She blogs at emilayusof.com. Her first picture book, My Mother's Garden has been published in English, Malay, Chinese and German, in both print, digital and animation formats. Other books by Emila include the bestselling Legendary Princesses of Malaysia, and colouring for adults series, Colourart by Emila Yusof. She has written and illustrated a series of eight craft books for children.