Children's Book Week 2016 - Getting to Know Rossiti Aishah Rashidi

Rossiti Aishah Rashidi is a homemaker, mother of five, writer and environmental advocate. She is actively involved in various environmental associations and organisations as a volunteer as well as a committee member. Her first picture book was Manja the Orang Utan. This was followed by Puteri Tioman, the Green Turtle, which was selected for the International Board of Books for Young People Honours List 2014. Siti the Elephant is her third book. She lives in Selangor with her husband and children. 

Rossiti Aishah Rashidi

​1. Tell us something about yourself that no one knows.

​I like to make my own bed. It's a very personal thing. Even in hotels I make my own bed. I feel it's embarrassing to leave a messy bed. 

​2. What makes you laugh?

My cats at home make me laugh a lot. They're so funny and so easy to love. We don't own cats, cats own us because we do everything for them, and that is funny!

Puteri Tioman by Rossiti Aishah Rashidi, illustrated by Farah Ashiela Samsuri

Siti the Elephant by Rossiti Aishah Rashidi, illustrated by Farah Ashiela Samsuri

3. What inspires you?

The Quran, people and my surroundings inspire me. There are so much we don't know and that makes this world so mysterious.

​4. Why do you think children should read?

Children should read because there's just so much to know about this beautiful world and all of its people. Books can bring the mystery of this world and universe which are sometimes wild and dangerous into the comfort and safe environment of our homes and schools. Then only we understand what's lies around us and how all of us are connected to all lives and creations.

5. Draw or doodle your favourite animal.

Elephant doodle by Rossiti!

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Rossiti Aishah Rashidi will be conducting a Storytime and Craft time session on Sunday, 29th May based on her books - Puteri Tioman and Siti the Elephant. Come meet her during Children's Book Week 2016 at the Concourse, Bangsar Village II, and learn more about the beautiful animals in Malaysia.