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Raya Gifts and All Things Nice

26/5/2017

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This Raya, Oyez!Books together with our talented ​Art Editor / Creative Development Director, Emila Yusof, has come up with two designs for sampul duit (money packet) and with the help of our partner, Creative United, two must-have sling bags. 
Happy Family Sampul Raya and Sling Bag - art by Emila Yusof
The Happy Family design by Emila Yusof is quintessential Emila, and we just have to smile as it gets us right into the Raya spirit which is all about family and balik kampung. For collectors of sampul raya, this has the benefit too of being an all-year-round  sampul duit.
Kampungku Sampul Raya and Sling Bag - art by Elly Nor Suria
The Kampungku design is by Elly Nor Suria. Oyez! has published a Kampung colouring book by Elly and now you can get inspired and colour yours too. The colourful patchwork of kampung scenery is so lovely, we are so proud to have it on this all-year-round sampul duit. For your information, Elly also paints her kampung scenes on larger canvas and accepts commission. Do check her out on FB.
We have packed these sampul raya and sling bags into special gift packages at attractive prices for you so why not get them as gifts for this Raya celebration?
Dina series by Emila Yusof & Kampungku Sling Bag Gift set
Princesses books by Emila Yusof and Happy Family sling bag gift set
Kampung colouring book by Elly Nor Suria, Hearts by Emila Yusof and Happy Family sling bag gift set
Kampung colouring book by Elly Nor Suria and Kampungku sling bag gift set
These designs are incorporated into our Hari Raya cards and we are going to be busy during the next month sending out cards - yes, at Oyez! we are quite traditional and love sending greeting cards.
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Oyez! Happenings and Promotions in March

3/3/2017

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The 3rd of March is World Wildlife Day and this year's theme is 'Listen to the Young Voices'. According the United Nations, young people between the ages of 10 and 24 make up one quarter of the world’s population and as the future leaders and decision makers of the world, they must be encouraged to act at both local and global levels to protect endangered wildlife. 
World Wildlife Day 2017 Poster
Oyez! has published a number of books on wildlife such as Puteri Tioman and Siti the Elephant and stories around wildlife such as Under the Sea, Pip's Peculiar Problem and Where is Owly?. We will also be launching Belang the Tiger during our Children's Book Week from 18-26th March. Author Rossiti Aishah Rashidi is a committed conservationist and wonderful educator. Watch out for more information on our Children's Book Week. 
In line with World Wildlife Day, we are promoting a range of beautiful wildlife cards from Rossiti's books for your collection. Send them on or frame them up, they remind us of the wildlife we must treasure. 
Belang the Tiger by Rossiti Aishah Rashisi, illustrations by Widiyatno, published by Oyez!Books
Puteri Tioman by Rossiti Aishah Rashidi, illustrated by Farrah Ashiela Samsuri, published by Oyez!Books
Siti the Elephant by Rossiti Aishah Rashidi, illustrated by Farrah Ashiela Samsuri, published by Oyez!Books
Belang the Tiger by Rossiti Aishah Rashisi, illustrations by Widiyatno, published by Oyez!Books
Puteri Tioman by Rossiti Aishah Rashidi, illustrated by Farrah Ashiela Samsuri, published by Oyez!Books
Siti the Elephant by Rossiti Aishah Rashidi, illustrated by Farrah Ashiela Samsuri, published by Oyez!Books
Cards from illustrations by Lim Lay Koon for the book Pip's Peculiar Problem are also available. Lay Koon's sense of humour translates into all her illustrations. Beautiful and fun, these cards are delightful and thoughtful.
Pip's Peculiar Problem - children's picture book by Lim Lay Koon, published by Oyez!Books
Pip's Peculiar Problem - children's picture book by Lim Lay Koon, published by Oyez!Books
Pip's Peculiar Problem - children's picture book by Lim Lay Koon, published by Oyez!Books
Pip's Peculiar Problem - children's picture book by Lim Lay Koon, published by Oyez!Books
Pip's Peculiar Problem - children's picture book by Lim Lay Koon, published by Oyez!Books
We are celebrating International Women's Day on 8th March. The theme this year is #BeBoldForChange. We have a special gift pack for you designed by artist Emila Yusof so watch out for it!
Do you usually wake up in the morning happy or grumpy? Well, the 20th of March is the International Day of Happiness! Take the pledge:
International Day of Happiness pledge
Now, don't you think we should all be reminded of this everyday?
For us at Oyez!Books, there's nothing more wonderful than the happy smile of a child. It makes everything we do so much more meaningful and fun. Whether in the books our authors create or in the events we do, we aim to create happiness.
The International Day of Forests is on 21st March and we wish to highlight the book, We Love Trees by Rossiti Aishah Rashidi and illustrated by Evi Shelvia. We are working on a Bahasa Malaysia version as many parents have asked for it. A favourite activity is pot painting with Rossiti as children learn to recognise leaves of plants and paint them on a pot that they will surely be proud to keep.
International Day of Forests 2017
Datin Rossiti Aishah Rashidi, author of several children's books published by Oyez!Books
There are several more special days to observe in March. These special days highlight important issues around the world. Do check out the UN website for more information and resources. You can download posters, watch videos and sign up to be a part of change. 
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Chinese New Year Gift Specials at Oyez Books & Gifts

17/1/2017

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by Emila Yusof

I am proud to present to you my first project as Creative Development Director with Oyez Books and Gifts Division. This Chinese New Year Gift Specials are in cooperation with Creative United who had been helping me setting up Oyez! Brand store. I am also proud to feature works by Chooi Ling Keiong, a graduate of the Kuala Lumpur College of Art (Dip. Fine Art, 2002), multiple award-winning illustrators, and my fellow kampung folk (Raub).

I understand that this time of year there is a lot of pressure to find the perfect gift. I know it because I am among those who are always looking for something different to give, something that can be opened over and over to thrill, surprise, inform, inspire and entertain. So I thought books are wonderful and thoughtful gift. Books with its own merchandise item make it even more special.
Here are some ideas to get you thinking and hopefully started on your list. If you like to order, please visit Oyez Books and Gifts shop.
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Book & Bag Gift Set – Health, Wealth & Happiness and Chrysanthemum Tote Bag
RM48.00 (Normal price is RM68.00, you save RM20.00)
Please note that the images are for display purpose only and the offer stands for book and merchandise items as mentioned.
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Book & Bag Gift Set – Health, Wealth & Happiness and Plum Flowers Tote Bag
RM48.00 (Normal price is RM68.00, you save RM20.00)
Please note that the images are for display purpose only and the offer stands for book and merchandise items as mentioned.
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Book & Pencil Case Set – Health, Wealth & Happiness and Chrysanthemum Pencil Case / Purse
RM38.00 (Normal price is RM53.00, you save RM15.00)
Please note that the images are for display purpose only and the offer stands for book and merchandise items as mentioned.
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Book & Pencil Case Set – Health, Wealth & Happiness and Happiness Always Mandarin Oranges Pencil Case / Purse
RM38.00 (Normal price is RM53.00, you save RM15.00)
Please note that the images are for display purpose only and the offer stands for book and merchandise items as mentioned.
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Book & Canvas Print Gift Set – Health, Wealth & Happiness and Mandarin Ducks Canvas Print
RM82.00 (Normal price is RM103.00, you save RM21.00)
Please note that the images are for display purpose only and the offer stands for book and merchandise items as mentioned.
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Book & Canvas Print Gift Set – Health, Wealth & Happiness and Mandarin Oranges Canvas Print
RM82.00 (Normal price is RM103.00, you save RM21.00)
Please note that the images are for display purpose only and the offer stands for book and merchandise items as mentioned.
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Book & Canvas Print Gift Set – Health, Wealth & Happiness and Auspicious Symbols Canvas Print
RM82.00 (Normal price is RM103.00, you save RM21.00)
Please note that the images are for display purpose only and the offer stands for book and merchandise items as mentioned.
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Get the best price with the promotional package of book + gifts.  You also have the choice to  just  get the products for gifts or to treat yourself!

This blog first appeared in emilayusof.com
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Around the World in Picture Books - Spain

14/10/2016

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For our Around the World in Picture Books Giveaway for October, here is a beautiful picture book from Spain!  
The Riddles of the King of the Sea
Buchmann Editions. Madrid, Spain
Hardcover
Author: Paloma Ulloa.
Illustrator: Claudia Moya
Format: 24 x 32 cm, 32 Pages
The King of the Sea is furious because he is bored, no one in the whole court can understand him, neither the buffoon fish, nor the juggling octopus, nor the dolphin orchestra. That would not be so terrible if it were not because the island that is next to the Royal Palace had to suffer the consequences of the storms that rises everytime the King loses his temper. So Daniel, an adventurous and intelligent child, decides to challenge the King and in this way arises the Feast of Riddles.
The Riddles of The King of The Sea - Around the World in Picture Books October Giveaway Oyez!Books
Here are some lovely illustrations from this book:
The Riddles of The King of The Sea - Around the World in Picture Books October Giveaway Oyez!Books
The Riddles of The King of The Sea - Around the World in Picture Books October Giveaway Oyez!Books
The Riddles of The King of The Sea - Around the World in Picture Books October Giveaway Oyez!Books
The Riddles of The King of The Sea - Around the World in Picture Books October Giveaway Oyez!Books
The Riddles of The King of The Sea - Around the World in Picture Books October Giveaway Oyez!Books
Latin American countries certainly produce very beautiful picture books. Do you know, Oyez!Books will be publishing a book from Brazil. The original language is Portuguese but we will be publishing it in Bahasa Malaysia. This is due out next year. Here is an illustration from the book, Na Janela Do Trem - Through the Window of A Train. 
Na Janela Do Trem by Lucia Hiratsuka
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Around the World in Picture Books : Taiwan

11/9/2016

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Jimmy Liao is one of Taiwan's most well-known illustrators. He has illustrated many beautiful picture books with his bright colours and in black and white.
Our selection today is The Blue Stone.
The Blue Stone by Jimmy Liao - Oyez!Books Around the World in Picture Books Sept Giveaway
Once there was a blue stone who remained for thousands of years deep within the forest. One day, it was broken into two and one part of it was taken away to build different things according to the whims of humans. It was made into a statue, a sign, a tombstone, a love pendant  and so on. The blue stone witnessed human sorrow and love as it went through its different forms. It longed to return to the forest where it could lie in peace. Finally, the blue stone was broken into small pieces where the wind carried it back to the forest.
The Blue Stone by Jimmy Liao - Oyez!Books Around the World in Picture Books September Giveaway
The Blue Stone by Jimmy Liao - Oyez!Books Around the World in Picture Books September Giveaway
The Blue Stone by Jimmy Liao - Oyez!Books Around the World in Picture Books September Giveaway
The Blue Stone by Jimmy Liao - Oyez!Books Around the World in Picture Books September Giveaway
This is a bittersweet story that Jimmy Liao is well-known for. According to different interviews, his art started to change after he'd had leukemia and recovered. Although the colours of his illustrations are bright, yet the story portrays deep emotion such as alienation and loss. 
Jimmy's illustrations have also been created in virtual reality format. Wouldn't you like to step into his world? But for now, you may be the lucky winner of this book!
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Around the World in Picture Books: South Korea

20/8/2016

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Korean children's picture books are some of the best in the world and they have won international awards such as the Bologna Ragazzi Award. Here we highlight two hardcover picture books which will be given away to two lucky winners who buy any books from oyezbookstore.com in the month of August.
1. The Hen
A hen sees several animals with their young and felt envious. Although she laid eggs, they kept disappearing. One day, she laid some eggs and at night, a weasel came to steal the eggs. She was very sad. What can she do to successfully hatch her own cute baby?
 
This simple story is a tale of perseverance and cooperation. ​
The Hen, children's picture book from South Korea - Oyez! Around the World in Picture Books August Giveaway
The Hen, children's picture book from South Korea - Oyez! Around the World in Picture Books August Giveaway
The Hen, children's picture book from South Korea - Oyez! Around the World in Picture Books August Giveaway
2. It's Fine
This book reminds me of Emila Yusof's little Dina.

This little girl observes different animals and insects. The ant is small but has strength to pick up a leaf. The hedgehog is prickly though small which offers it great protection.. The snake is without legs but can move everywhere. What about a child? What can a child do?  This book aims to help children observe the living creatures around them in a fun and humorous way. The illustrations are bright with soft colouring.
It's Fine, children's picture book from South Korea - Oyez! Around the World in Picture Books August Giveaway
It's Fine, children's picture book from South Korea - Oyez! Around the World in Picture Books August Giveaway
It's Fine, children's picture book from South Korea - Oyez! Around the World in Picture Books August Giveaway
It's Fine, children's picture book from South Korea - Oyez! Around the World in Picture Books August Giveaway
It's Fine, children's picture book from South Korea - Oyez! Around the World in Picture Books August Giveaway
We are giving away picture books from different countries each month as part of our Around the World in Picture Books year-long programme. Get a chance to win with any purchase from Oyez! online bookstore!
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Around the World in Picture Books: Singapore 

19/7/2016

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Singapore's children's picture books are growing in numbers and there are several writers and illustrators who have made their name internationally. Here we highlight two books that were published in what can be said to be the early days of children's picture book publishing in Singapore.
1. The Bird Who Was Afraid Of Heights
Writtenby Farah Bagharib-Kaltz, illustrated by Eeshaun, published by Straits Times Press
Eddie was a mynah bird who lived behind an abandoned old house. Eddie was afraid of heights which was rather a problem. But Eddie had a good and only friend, Matt the rat and they got along just fine. However, one day, Matt was captured and Eddie had to find hidden resources within himself to save his friend.
The line illustrations in flat colours are effectively used in this picture book. The illustrations will certainly encourage children to pick up their pencils and start drawing. ​
The Bird Who Was Afraid of Heights by Farah Bagharib-Kaltz, illustrated by Eeshaun
The Bird Who Was Afraid of Heights by Farah Bagharib-Kaltz, illustrated by Eeshaun
The Bird Who Was Afraid of Heights by Farah Bagharib-Kaltz, illustrated by Eeshaun
2. Guai Wu the Chinese Elf
Written by Adeline Foo, illustrated by Christine Lim Simpson
Guai Wu was a little orphan boy. He looked different from other children. Because of this, they teased and shunned him. One rainy day, Guai Wu met a seamstress who took him into her house. She was a poor widow who had also lost her little girl. The seamstress let Guai Wu stay with her although she did not have much. Then, mysteriously, beautiful embroidered shoes started appearing in her home.
 
This story is similar to Grimm's The Elves and the Shoemaker with a different setting and in this case, the 'elf' is a real boy.
Guai Wu the Chinese Elf by Adeline Foo, illustrated by Christine Lim Simpson
The detailed illustrations are a joy and complements the story very well.
Guai Wu the Chinese Elf by Adeline Foo, illustrated by Christine Lim Simpson
Guai Wu the Chinese Elf by Adeline Foo, illustrated by Christine Lim Simpson
We are giving away picture books from different countries each month as part of our Around the World in Picture Books year-long programme. Get a chance to win with any purchase from Oyez! online bookstore!
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Around the World in Picture Books : Switzerland

6/6/2016

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In June, we head off to Switzerland, to Baobab Books, a wonderful publisher of children's books.
A registered charitable association based in Basel, Switzerland, Baobab Books is dedicated to promoting cultural diversity in children and youth literature. The impressive Baobab, the African monkey bread tree, is their symbol because Stories are told in its shadows, traditions are passed on to the next generation for centuries.
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Baobab Books have selected some of the finest books from around the world to add to their list and we are proud that they have selected and published two from Malaysia. 
The first book is Jainal Amambing's The Magic Buffalo which had won a prize in UNESCO's Norma Concours. A popular illustrator from Sabah, Jainal has written and illustrated several picture books which have been published by Oyez!Books. These include Longhouse Days, The Proud Butterfly and the Strange Tree, The Wonderful Sparrow and of course The Magic Buffalo.
The story of Sansarinaga, a young orphan boy who found friends is infused with the magic of Jainal's illustrations which also showed scenes of village life in Sabah.
The Magic Buffalo by Jainal Amambing, published by Oyez!Books
The Magic Buffalo - Malaysia edition by Oyez!Books
The Magic Buffalo by Jainal Amambing, German edition published by Baobab Books
German edition by Baobab Books
The Magic Buffalo by Jainal Amambing, published by Oyez!Books
The second book is one of Yusof Gajah's classic - Where is My Red Ball?  As the book is targeted at very young children, Baobab has published it using child-friendly, non-toxic materials in awareness that babies like to bite and chew their books!
Where is my Ball? by Yusof Gajah, published by Oyez!Books
Where Is My Ball? by Yusof Gajah - published by Oyez!Books
Where is my Ball? by Yusof Gajah, German edition published by Baobab Books
Where is my Ball? - German edition published by Baobab Books
These images of different coloured elephants are unforgettable and indeed this book has been translated into German and Arab.
Where is my Ball? by Yusof Gajah, published by Oyez!Books
Where is my Ball? by Yusof Gajah, published by Oyez!Books
Where is my Ball? by Yusof Gajah, published by Oyez!Books
Where is my Ball? by Yusof Gajah, published by Oyez!Books
Where is my Ball? by Yusof Gajah, published by Oyez!Books
Watch out for a Yusof Gajah and Jainal Amambing collection to be published by Oyez!Books to add to your library of Malaysian picture books!
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Around the World in Picture Books : New Zealand

4/5/2016

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We are introducing three non-fiction illustrated books courtesy of Gilt Edge Publishing, New Zealand. These three books are carefully planned, using photographs with simple repetitive text to develop literacy and introduce nature to preschoolers. Curious young children will love these books as a parent or teacher reads or talks them through the books. They will learn to observe and see the world around them and to appreciate it. They will also gain confidence as they build up their knowledge. A note of warning - you may find yourself overwhelmed by more questions! 
Each book also comes with notes for the parent or teacher with suggestions for discussion points and activities to reinforce learning.
1. Here Comes the Bees
Here Come the Bees by Jan Baynes - Around the World in Picture Books promotion by Oyez!Books
Here Come the Bees by Jan Baynes - Around the World in Picture Books promotion by Oyez!Books
Here Come the Bees by Jan Baynes - Around the World in Picture Books promotion by Oyez!Books
2. From Egg to Frog
From Egg to Frog by Aliese Husmann - Around the World in Picture Books promotion by Oyez!Books
From Egg to Frog by Aliese Husmann - Around the World in Picture Books promotion by Oyez!Books
From Egg to Frog by Aliese Husmann - Around the World in Picture Books promotion by Oyez!Books
3. This is My Home
This is My Home by Gay Church - Around the World in Picture Books promotion by Oyez!Books
This is My Home by Gay Church - Around the World in Picture Books promotion by Oyez!Books
This is My Home by Gay Church - Around the World in Picture Books promotion by Oyez!Books
This is My Home by Gay Church - Around the World in Picture Books promotion by Oyez!Books
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12 Ways to Show Your Love!

29/4/2016

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Since we first started our Special Edition of Colourart by Emila Yusof, whereby you get to choose your own cover and inside pages, from a selection of 60 designs, we have been overwhelmed by orders. 
These special editions are ideal as a present for they show the giver's thoughtfulness in selecting each of the 12 pages - the twelve ways you can show your love and care!
And for Mother's Day, we are giving a special promotion - each special edition is now RM18.00 instead of RM24 (you save RM6).
This also applies to all the other Colourart books by Emila Yusof, ie RM15 instead of RM20 (you save RM5).
This offer is valid from now until 8th May.  Just enter the coupon code "MOTHERSDAY" upon checkout.
Our customers have delighted and surprised us by their choice of cover design and sometimes, we wished we had thought of them ourselves! Have a look at some of the special edition covers:
Special Edition Colourart by Emila Yusof, colouring books for adults published by Oyez!Books
Special Edition Colourart by Emila Yusof, colouring books for adults published by Oyez!Books
Special Edition Colourart by Emila Yusof, colouring books for adults published by Oyez!Books
Special Edition Colourart by Emila Yusof, colouring books for adults published by Oyez!Books
Special Edition Colourart by Emila Yusof, colouring books for adults published by Oyez!Books
Special Edition Colourart by Emila Yusof, colouring books for adults published by Oyez!Books
Special Edition Colourart by Emila Yusof, colouring books for adults published by Oyez!Books
Special Edition Colourart by Emila Yusof, colouring books for adults published by Oyez!Books
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