From Books to Games: A New Creative Journey for Hongleebooks

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Hongleebooks Game Journey From Books to Games: A New Creative Journey We began with stories on the page. Now, we are taking those stories into small, playful worlds that people can move, touch, and experience. Hello, this is Hongleebooks . Until now, Hongleebooks has mainly focused on books, stories, picture books, and educational content. We have always believed that a small idea can become a meaningful story, and that even a simple character can stay in someone’s memory. Recently, we have begun exploring a new creative path. Games. A book tells a story through words and images. A game allows the player to move, choose, fail, try again, and experience the story in their own way. To us, games are not separate from storytelling. They are another form of it. A ga...

The Forest's Guardian: A Tale of Courage and Friendship

 

『The Forest's Guardian: A Tale of Courage and Friendship』

🦍 Deep in the lush forest where whispers of danger stir…
a gentle young gorilla rises to protect the world she loves.

🌳 Can her courage—and a newfound friendship—be enough to save their home?

Title The Forest's Guardian: A Tale of Courage and Friendship
Author Honglee Cha
Category Picture Book
Age Range 3–6 years
Pages 54 pages
Size 8.5 x 8.5 inches
Published March 7, 2024
Price $ 3.99 (Kindle eBook)
$11.99 (Paperback)
*Prices may vary depending on store and format.*

Welcome to the heart of an African forest— where every rustling leaf holds a secret, and every creature plays a part in nature’s harmony.

From gentle gorillas to curious human explorers, new friendships bloom beneath the canopy. But when a quiet threat begins to unsettle the land, one young gorilla named Rilpa must summon a courage she never knew she had.

Together with her new friend Sophia, she learns that even the smallest acts of kindness can protect something truly precious.

A powerful story for children under 6, this book celebrates environmental care, emotional bravery, and the magic that grows when we stand together.

πŸ“š What Makes This Story So Special

  • 🦍 A heartwarming tale of a gentle gorilla who discovers her inner strength
  • 🌿 Set in a lush African forest full of mystery, harmony, and wonder
  • 🀝 Highlights the power of unlikely friendships between humans and animals
  • 🌎 Inspires young readers to protect nature and cherish all living things

🎯 Who This Book Is For

  • 🦍 Children ages 3 to 6 who enjoy heartwarming animal stories
  • πŸ‘¨‍πŸ‘©‍πŸ‘§ Families looking for meaningful tales about friendship and bravery
  • 🌱 Educators introducing environmental awareness and empathy
  • πŸ“š Readers who believe small actions can lead to big changes

πŸ–Ό️ A Peek Inside the Book

Take a look at the charming illustrations that bring the story to life.

Rilpa

Rilpa is the valiant young gorilla whose heart leads the charge to protect his forest home.

Sophia

Sophia is the curious and caring human girl whose presence challenges and changes the forest's fate.

Zinger

Zinger, the empathetic orangutan, offers friendship in a time of need.

Ollie

the wise chimpanzee, bridges the gap between caution and understanding.

πŸ› ️ Behind the Story

This was the second book we created. Compared to our first, we aimed to include not just a message but a deeper story as well.

But reality told a different story. I was timid, shy, and often cried more than I wanted to admit.

However, due to technical limitations, we couldn’t achieve the illustrations we had envisioned. As a result, while the story flows with rich emotion, the visuals turned out simpler and less dynamic than we had hoped. It’s something that still lingers in our minds.

Even so, the heart of this book remains strong. It’s about the importance of nature.

For children who love animals, this book offers a gentle path to understanding environmental awareness and the value of friendship. We hope it becomes a starting point for young readers and families to reflect on what we can all do to care for our beautiful Earth.

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Explore all our Picture Books

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