Starchild: Malaysian children say their grandmothers are the best

Ayra Mikayla, 4

Gorgeous Grandma Day is celebrated on July 23 and it is a special day to remember our loving grandmothers.

Here are some ways for how children can spend this special day with their beloved grandmothers. How about treating grandma to a special meal? Or even better, you could try to prepare a simple meal for her. Ensure Mummy is there to help you to make the meal.

You could also make a card for grandma. Rest assured, granny will treasure the gift and appreciate the time taken to make the card.

Let’s hear what Starchild readers had to say on the topic: Gorgeous Grandma.

Anjali Elangovan, 11

“I love my grandmother because she shares wonderful stories with me every night. Whenever I feel sad, she will make me happy. She likes to listen to my funny jokes, ” says Anjali Elangovan, 11.

Jaswinni Samytorai, 11

Kuhendra Kumar Suresh Kumar, 12.

“My grandmother’s name is Gnanambal. She is 74 years old and was born In India. She is a good cook. But when I am naughty, grandma will scold me. I love my grandmother, ” writes Kuhendra Kumar Suresh Kumar, 12.

Dhanvin Kumar Suresh Kumar, 8

Younger sibling Dhanvin Kumar Suresh Kumar, eight, thinks the world on his grandma. “My grandma takes excellent care of my brother and me. She is a good storyteller.”

Tan Le Ann, 7

Four-year-old Ayra Mikayla considers herself lucky to have two gorgeous, caring, and kind grandmas. “One of my grandmas has seven adorable cats. She is also a very good cook. My other grandma is a businesswoman. She sells mouth-watering ice cream every day.”

Ashvini Jeyakanthan, 7

“I have two grandmothers and one great grandmother. My Amama (maternal grandmother) looks after me when I come home from school and my Atta (paternal grandmother) entertains me on Saturdays. Atta and I enjoy playing board games on Saturdays, ” writes Ashvini Jeyakanthan, seven.

Chia Yee Fern , 9

Nine-year-old Chia Yee Fern says her grandma is a fun-loving person. “She likes to play tennis, bake cakes and garden. I always look forward to the holidays because I get to stay over at her house and do fun activities with her.”

Saira Abigail Terence, 8

Saira Abigail Terence, eight, says: “Since I was born, my grandmother has taken care of me. She is a great cook and has so much love for everyone. I adore my grandmother.”

Jane Ng Ai Wen, 7

“I’m glad to have two grandmas. Both of them take good care of me. My grandmas are special as they are excellent cooks. I like to eat dishes prepared by them. I wish them happiness and good health always, ” says Jane Ng Ai Wen, seven.

Flora Sia, 10

“I love my grandmother very much because when I was younger, she took care of me and loved me so much, ” writes Flora Sia, 10.

Priyanka Suresh, 10

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