Hannah Lee Zhi Yin, 9
Do you know that Gorgeous Grandma Day is celebrated annually on July 23?
Tan Mei Jing, 10It is a special day to celebrate all the grandmothers in the world – especially yours!
Grandmas are amazing people. They give the warmest hugs, tell the best stories and always seem to know how to make us feel better when we’re sad.
Many grandmas cook delicious meals, sew clothes, teach us about tradition or share fun memories from when they were young. They may even spoil us a little, and that’s okay too!
Some grandmas are quiet and gentle. Others are energetic and love to go on adventures. Some love gardening, while others enjoy watching dramas or playing games.
No matter what they do, one thing is certain - grandmas always have a big heart filled with love.
Remember, being "gorgeous" isn’t just about how someone looks. It is about the kindness, wisdom and love they share. And our grandmas give us plenty of that!
Here are the letters from Starchild readers on the topic, Gorgeous Grandma Day.
Bethany Wang Qi Syuen, 10"My gorgeous grandmas were both former teachers. My paternal grandma (Mah Mah) taught primary school and kindergarten children while my maternal grandma (Ah Mah) taught in secondary schools. Mah Mah could sew very well in her younger years.
"She sewed me a baby pillow (using rice as filing) when I was born. Nowadays, she keeps her mind sharp by doing sudoku daily. As for my Ah Mah, she is very hardworking; she will bring us a variety of cut fruits regularly. On special days, there will be freshly squeezed orange juice for us. She often encourages us to draw for Starchild. Both my grandmas are uniquely special and I thank God very much for them," says Bethany Wang Qi Syuen, 10.
"I love spending time with Grandma, be it for evening walk or cooking up a storm in the kitchen. She is strict but funny and loving at the same time. In my eyes, she is the best grandma and best chef in the world," says Hannah Lee Zhi Yin, nine.
"My grandma is super stylish – she wears sunglasses, matching scarves and walks like a movie star! She used to be a teacher, so she's very strict about homework and manners. But she's also the best baker ever. Her pineapple tarts and marble cake are the best. Even though she's fierce, I know she loves us a lot — and I love her too. Happy Gorgeous Grandma Day, Amachi," says Meera Segaran, 11.
"My grandma is the kindest person I know. She makes yummy chicken porridge when I’m sick. I love sitting with her while she waters her plants. I love you, Poh Poh,” says Tan Mei Jing, 10.
Clayra Bungan Yeoh Hui Qing, 8
Jayden Tan Li Sheng, 12, writes: "My grandma taught me how to cook my favourite noodles. She takes care of me whenever my parents are at work. She used to look after me when I was a baby. She is an excellent cook and her homemade soups are delicious. I always wish my grandma good health. Grandma, Thank you for taking care of me and I love you very much."
Jayden Tan Li Sheng, 12
ITEM: Ever peeked into your fridge and found something yummy... or maybe something strange? For this week's Starchild topic, we want to know all about your fridge. Tell us what are some of your favourite things in your fridge right now. And if you could fill your fridge with anything in the world, what would it be? Draw us a picture of your fridge – real or imaginary – and don't forget to label the items.
Email your contributions to lifestyle@thestar.com.my by Aug 8. Please put "STARCHILD: My Fridge" in the subject line of your email.
Scanned drawings should be in jpeg format, with a resolution of 200dpi. Your contributions must carry your full name, age (open to children aged 12 and below only), gender, phone contact, and address. Instead of handwritten letters, please type out your letters.
Starchild Gorgeous Grandma drawings
Hannah Lee Zhi Yin, 9
Bethany Wang Qi Syuen, 10
Meera Segaran, 11
Tan Mei Jing, 10
Clayra Bungan Yeoh Hui Qing, 8
Jayden Tan Li Sheng, 12
