Picture book invites young readers to wander through KL's bustling streets


In 'Somewhere In The Kuala', young adventurers Han and Mina take readers on a playful journey away from the ‘grown up’ tour their parents brought them to in Kuala Lumpur. Photo: Suburbia Projects

For those of us who live or work in Kuala Lumpur, how many of us have actually taken the time to explore the city beyond the highlights and usual haunts?

In Somewhere In The Kuala, an illustrated children’s book published by independent outfit Suburbia Projects, you get to follow the adventures of Han and Mina as they traverse the bustling concrete jungle on their own.

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