The Magical letter S collecion
The “Magical Letter S” book collection is an initiative by The Initiative of Children’s Book Creative Content (ICBC), created to encourage Vietnamese authors and illustrators to produce picture books for children on a wide range of themes.
01
We are friends
Text: Thanh Tâm, Phương Vũ, Hoài Anh
Illustrations: Cam Anh Ng
Translation: Ngô Hà Thu
This book reads like a poem, telling the story of a journey into the warm and joyful world of friendship. Each emotion along the way is delicately captured through special words, arranged in alphabetical order, so that every page opens onto a cherished memory of friendship. From Care to Closeness, from Strangers to Beloved, readers are invited into a rich and tender emotional landscape of friendship.
02
Having all the time in the world
Text: Hà Mã đi bộ
Illustrations: Ngô Thanh Đức
This special poetry collection can be seen as a journey through the twelve months of friendship and sharing. Each page opens onto a fresh blue sky filled with grass, trees, birds, sunshine, and carefree friends, along with gentle stories of friendship that warm the heart throughout all four seasons.
03
My Hanoi
Text: Phương Vũ
Illustrations: Thảo Võ
Translation: Ngô Hà Thu
This beautiful picture book tells the story of Hanoi—a city intertwined with the friendship of two children, Bi and Mi. Beginning in a small room of an old apartment building, the book follows the two friends as readers explore familiar corners of the Old Quarter, discover a richly colored Hanoi, and finally arrive at a city lovingly preserved in the memories and hearts of those who have left.