Bee Hoon Boy

A touching local story that reminds children to look beyond appearances — because every classmate has a story worth knowing.

What would you do if your classmate always seemed half asleep... and even had noodles in his hair?

In Bee Hoon Boy, no one sits with him at recess or talks to him much in class. But as the story unfolds, readers begin to see there’s more to Bee Hoon Boy than meets the eye — and that kindness begins with curiosity, courage, and love.

Shortlisted for the Hedwig Anuar Children’s Book Award 2024, this beautifully written and illustrated story invites children to see people the way God does — with compassion and without judgment. It’s a heartwarming reflection on empathy, friendship, and the simple bravery of reaching out to someone who feels left out.

Part of the My Classmate series, Bee Hoon Boy encourages readers to notice the ones sitting quietly at the corner of the classroom — and reminds us that every act of kindness can make a difference.

• Shortlisted for the Hedwig Anuar Children’s Book Award 2024
• Teaches empathy, inclusion, and seeing beyond first impressions
• Part of the My Classmate series celebrating compassion and diversity
• Beautifully written and illustrated by local creators
• A wonderful resource for character education and classroom discussions

Suitable for: Ages 5–7 · Family reading · Classroom storytime · Teaching empathy and inclusion · Character and values education

Add Bee Hoon Boy to your child’s bookshelf and spark conversations about kindness, friendship, and what it really means to love others — even the ones who seem most different from us.