Starchild: Malaysian children send Valentine's Day greetings through drawings

Nadia Asha Solomon, 6

Valentine's Day is an excellent opportunity to show affection to those we love. You can always show your gratitude to your loved ones by giving them a hug, a card or making a phone call. How about a call to your grandparents to say “I Love You”? Or bake some cookies for your best friend in school. After all, Valentine’s Day is all about demonstrating our love and affection.

Here’s what Starchild readers had to say on the topic, Valentine’s Day.

Nicole Tan Jia Mae, 8

“Valentine’s Day is a celebration of love and romance with your loved ones. It can be between boys and girls or with your family members. My mum’s birthday falls on Valentine’s Day. I plan to surprise her with some gifts like macaroons, chocolates and teddy bears. Mum, Happy Valentine’s Day and Happy Birthday,” says Nicole Tan Jia Mae, eight.

Bethany Wang Qi Syuen, 7

“Valentine’s Day is about appreciating our loved ones. This year I have presented my parents with handwritten notes to show them how much I love them! Happy Valentine’s Day, Daddy and Mummy,” says Bethany Wang Qi Syuen, seven.

Asher Wang Qi Chuen, 4

Younger sibling Asher Wang Qi Chuen, four, writes: “I would like to dedicate my dinosaur card to my dear paternal and maternal grandparents whom I love very much. Happy Valentine’s Day!

Sophie Yap Jyn Qing, nine, says: “Valentine’s Day is celebrated on Feb 14. We celebrate Valentine’s Day to show our affection for others. Valentine’s Day is named after Saint Valentine, a Catholic priest who lived in Rome in the 3rd century.”

Sophie Yap Jyn Qing, 9

Younger sibling Claire Yap Jyn Wei, six, says: “Happy Valentine’s Day to Daddy and Mommy and my sister.”

Claire Yap Jyn Wei, 6

“I love my grandmother very much. She cares and cherishes me. I wish her Happy Valentine’s Day,” writes Mandy Tang, five.

Mandy Tang, 5

Jodie Tan Li Juen, 12, writes, “Dear Mum and Dad, thank you for being so full of life and loving us always. I feel grateful and blessed to have you as my parents. I wish you both a Happy Valentine’s Day.”

Jodie Tan Li Juen, 12

“I have made a thank you card to my mum. My sisters have helped me to bake cupcakes. I want to surprise Mummy on Valentine’s Day. Dear Mum, wishing you a very warm and Happy Valentine’s Day,” says Jayden Tan Li Sheng, nine.

Jayden Tan Li Sheng, 9

“This Valentine’s, I want to celebrate our puppy, Spike. He is an eight-month-old black Labrador Retriever. I love him so much, and he is definitely my Valentine,” says Nadia Asha Solomon, six. – by Sheela Chandran

Find the hidden words!

ITEM: In conjunction with Plant A Flower Day on March 12, Starchild wants you to share some interesting facts about your favourite flower. What is your favourite flower and why do you like it so much? Don’t forget to send us a drawing, too.

E-mail your contributions to [e-mail] by Feb 25. Please put “STARCHILD: Flowers” in the subject line of your e-mail. Scanned drawings should be in jpeg format, with a resolution of 200 dpi.

Your contributions must carry your full name, age (open to children aged 12 and below only), gender, phone contact, and address.