(Hardback) Legendary Princesses / In the Rainforest / Under The Sea / Where the Stars/ Two Sisters (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.

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

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.

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.

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.