I write.
For so many reasons, I love putting my thoughts into written
words. I was one of the lucky people who were given a chance to publish a book,
or two, or three. In my case, several books and counting.
It was a clear, crisp morning when I chatted with a friend
of mine who has a friend that happened to stumble upon my Facebook page, yes I
was still using Facebook mainly at that time, and then read my blog. To my
surprise, my friend’s friend is an editor in a big publishing house. She saw
pictures of my daughter, Amiko, who loves to eat vegetables. She had an idea to
make a children’s book about a girl who loves vegetable so much, for there are
so many kids nowadays who prefer fast and unhealthy food laden with whatever
chemical compound in it. I was thrilled. She offered me a chance that I would never in a zillion years turn down.
So I made a proposal about ‘my book’. I want it to be more
than just a story book. I want it to be informative. Not just, “Hey, you must
eat your spinach.. You know that the carrots and peas would cry if you don’t eat
them, do you?” stuffs. I wish for the kids to know why they must eat
vegetables, not in a lecturing tone, what benefit can a certain vegetable give
to our overall health, and moreover, how and where it is grown. The publisher
loved the idea and more to my surprise, I was given a chance to write a serial.
Not just one book. But several.
The story revolves around a girl named Miko who loves
gardening, and bugs, and her friends. So she’s a tad bit silly and always
adventurous. I did lots of research and even grow the vegetables I wrote so I
can take pictures and include it in the book. At the end of the book, I include
one simple recipe that is easy and kids friendly, so friendly they can make it
themselves, of course parental guidance is needed.
So here are some that I wrote and already published. They
can be purchased in bookstores in Indonesia, mainly at Gramedia Bookstores. I
provide a link in case you want to buy it online straight from the publisher.
Just click the title of the book and purchase this light, fun, yet very
informative books for your little ones.
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| Nyam Nyam Enaknya Mentimun |
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| Nyam Nyam Enaknya Wortel |
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| Nyam Nyam Enaknya Tomat |
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| Yuk, Mengenal Tanaman Obat Jahe |
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| Nyam Nyam Enaknya Bayam |
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| Yuk, Mengenal Tanaman Obat Serai |
Note:
Some of the books are still not available online so you have to find them at Gramedia Bookstore throughout Indonesia. But worry not if online is what you wish, here is the link to my publisher, Kelompok penerbit Gramedia (KPG)
I hope you enjoy hanging around my blog. have a fabulous day!
Cheers,
Amy
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