香 港Hong Kong

Dear Mum,

Let me say I love you! Do you know why?

This year, I read a book called ‘Oliver Twist’. It’s about a boy named Oliver. He lived very hard lives because his mother died when he was a child. He just lived without love. Although Oliver had everything at last, Oliver was not really happy since he had no mother’s love. How lucky I am!

Mum, you are patient. You tell me the importance the ability of taking care of myself and teach me to fry eggs, cook noodles and some simple dishes. I always make things in a mess even when doing some easy housework like ironing, cleaning and tidying. You have never given up even I have made mistakes again and again. You always encourage me “practice makes perfect”. It really works. Thanks, mum. I can manage a lot of things myself now when compared with last year.

Mum, you are wise. Every year, you discussed and searched information about a trip with me. You spent a lot to enrich my view. I know more countries and different kinds of people, languages and food. You always remind me to plan things well. It really works. Thanks a lot, mum. I can organize a trip or an event myself now. I won’t be afraid even when I have troubles because you teach me powerful problem-solving skills.

Mum, you are considerate. I know you don’t want me eating unhealthy

Dearest Grandpa,

It’s been over two years since I talked to you. I’ve really missed you and I am happy you are listening to my thoughts. How are you?

I was tidying my books today when I came across “The Velveteen Rabbit”, a story Mum read to me when I was little. As I flipped through the pages, you were the first thought that flashed through my mind. Was it because of your velvet bathrobe and slippers? Did you give me a soft toy rabbit? No, it was neither of these.

Have you ever read the story? It’s about the love a toy rabbit had for a little boy and how the love between them made the toy rabbit “Real”, the rabbit’s word for “alive”. I think the story is about how love, if strong enough, can unite creatures even if they are living in separate worlds. The love and the care between the boy and the rabbit seems like our very own. I think this is why the story reminded me of you.

Grandpa, I am really writing this letter to apologize. I love you very much but I regret I did not share my best moments with you, or write to you, or have any communication with you apart from large family dinners at occasions. I did not cherish the time you gave me. There were many things we could have done together and now when I look at everything in your study, it is hard to believe you are not with us anymore. Grandma talks about you as if you were “Real” and sometimes I forget you are not. Can love really

KUNG DeweiSt. Paul's Co-educational College Primary School Topic My Velveteen Rabbit Grandpa

bring people together who are in different world? Now, it is too late - not only to talk but to do things together. Mum and Dad always tell me that you and I would have been great friends because we have many things in common. Is that true?

I am shedding tears of joy because I have a chance to share my feelings with you but I feel miserable at the same time - I wish you could hold my hand and dance with me on the rainbows.

Goodbye - for now.

Yours with love, DeWei

A good attempt to express the writer's affection to her grandpa who has passed away. (EDB)

Wonderful writing style. The ideas are simplistic, and the language is very casual and colloquial. Beautiful sharing. (HKTLA)

A touching letter with good organization. (HKPTU)

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HO Cheuk-wahThe Hong Kong Chinese Women's Club Hioe Tjo Yoeng Primary School Topic Let Me Say I Love You

高小組小四 (P4) 　小六 (P6)Senior Primary

food in the fast food shop. I know you are busy, but are still willing to spend time cooking for us. It really works. Thanks, mum. I have visited doctors less and less and when compared with my classmates.

Mum, you are very helpful too. You keep on chatting and reading with me before bed. It really works. Thanks, mum. I have learnt lots of stories and lessons from you and different books. Moreover, I found out that you are afraid of animals especially dogs. But you still protected me by frightening the dogs away in the playground when I was young.

I want to share with you that I love you more than I can say. So, let me

say I love you again!

Yours, Joyce

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EDB： 教育局 Education BureauHKPTU： 香港教育專業人員協會 Hong Kong Professional Teachers’ UnionHKRA： 香港閱讀學會 Hong Kong Reading AssociationHKTLA： 香港學校圖書館主任協會 Hong Kong Teacher-Librarians’ Association

4．23 World Book Day Creative Competition in 2013

家庭有愛Love

and Affection in Family

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2013年

A thoughtful description of the writer's mother with the support from the examples given in the book. (EDB)

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Dear Mom and Dad,

Thank you very much for bringing me a warm family with full of love and concern, it is a pleasure that you’ve been educating me very well. I know that I am a lucky star because lots of children in the world, like Oliver Twist, enjoy little care and love from their parents or carers and are even beaten up by them. They don’t have a safe shelter and always live in fear, but you will never treat me the same way as written, so I’m truly thankful.

Sickness is always a tough experience for every kid. However, every time when I was sick, your tenderness and kindness brought me peace and security to get through the battle. Your company by my side in the bed overnight did cheer me up. You know, though you always joked that you were super-parents who might stay awake overnight, your tired eyes had betrayed you. Mom and Dad, please take care and I love you !

I understand that life is tough. It is of no easy task for you to meet the demands of your family and your jobs, which are rather busy. That’s why you come home late from work and we have less time to stay and chat as compared with the past few years. We rarely go to the park now while the time for relaxing has reduced. I wish you take good care of your health and may come back earlier to stay with me every night. I treasure every moment of our family time which is sweet and warm. The written wishes will let us become a better and happier family.

LEE Tsz-puiPo Leung Kuk Choi Kai Yau School Topic Home of Tender and Love

For repaying your great kindness, when I grow up, I promise to take you to travel all around the world. I would also take as much good care as you gave me and respect you in my whole life. Overall, I love you and wish our close relationship to stay forever. I am sure I shall never forget your love, care and support for me. Your positive coaching and active role-modeling have led me on a right path and made me a great child. I am thankful that you’ve taught me these great tips. I will remember everything you say to succeed and become better and better.

With love, Your son

A well-organized and thoughtful letter. (EDB)

A quality short story. Obviously, the writer wrote with joy. The expression is more than competent and the sentence structure is correct. (HKTLA)

Gratitude showed in comparing Oliver Twist’s to his own beloved family. (HKPTU)

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作品排名不分先後，以獲獎者姓名筆劃為序。Works arranged in the order of the winner’s names.

EDB： 教育局 Education BureauHKPTU： 香港教育專業人員協會 Hong Kong Professional Teachers’ UnionHKRA： 香港閱讀學會 Hong Kong Reading AssociationHKTLA： 香港學校圖書館主任協會 Hong Kong Teacher-Librarians’ Association

4．23 World Book Day Creative Competition in 2013

家庭有愛Love

and Affection in Family

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2013年

Dear Mum and Dad,

This is the first time I write to you. Honestly I feel kind of weird. There is a lot in my mind. I really want to pour out all my secrets, but, when I picked up my pen, I hesitated. I do not know if God’s pigeon will help me to deliver this letter to you or my words will just fade out in the air.

I cannot stop thinking of you recently. My emotions are stirred up after reading a book called Blessing Parents. I was really touched by the stories in the book and I even cried a lot. I was specially moved by one of the stories in the book. It is about a mentally handicapped girl who does not know what love is. One day she falls into a river accidentally. Her sister jumps into the river, without the slightest hesitation, and saves her life. However, the poor sister is drown and loses her life. The mentally handicapped girl finally knows what love is. She is sorrowful but it is too late.

This story reminds me all your love. I know both of you love me very much. Although my memories are scrappy, they are full of colours . I can still feel your warmth and tenderness. When I was young, you gave me your best. We were not rich but life was sweet. We used to play in the park every Sunday. Daddy, your arms were very strong and I liked to swing on them. Mummy, hugged me in your arms. Your hair was so soft and long. Those

SHEN Qi-yuenHo Lap Primary School (Sponsored by Sik Sik Yuen) Topic You are with Me, I know

were the best days of my life.

I know I was not a smart girl and sometimes I was too stubborn to correct myself. Thank you for teaching me how to tell right from wrong. I will not forget what you said in the rest of my life. You are the best parents in the world. I am so proud to be your daughter. I know you are with me all the time, although I cannot see you. Your LOVE is always in my HEART. I Love you, Mum and Dad.

Your little princess, Suki

Successfully express the writer's feelings towards her parents. (EDB)

The writer exhibits an effective writing style and clearly engages the readers. Fantastic. (HKTLA)

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Dear Ariel, my dearest sister,

I have read a book. I am sure you are happy to hear this as it means your constant talks of how useful reading is have finally some effects! The story is quite old but you see a good story, like love, is timeless.

This interesting story is about two twins, Ruby and Gamet. They looked the same and they did everything together. However, Ruby was loud and outgoing while Gamet was shy and quiet. As life changed, they moved to a new town, got a stepmother and entered a new school. Finally, they learned to grow up differently and remained as best sisters and friends. In a way, I see how we are related to them. The book showed me, despite many differences, we sill have a lot to share.

Today is your birthday. You, six years old than me, seem to have an upper hand. I used to think I had to follow whatever you said, even when I did not agree. If I refused to do so, you were always angry with me. Occasionally, I even thought I hated you for making me do things in your ‘clever’ way.

Growing up, we have not always agreed but isn’t that how we are supposed to be? By being different, when I talk to you about things that trouble me, you show me the other side of the story that I cannot see. Sometimes, it is even the answer to my problem. You are encouraging and see possibilities in me because you look at things differently. You know my

NG Chun-heiSt. Paul's Co-educational College Primary School Topic To My Dear Sister with Love

best and worst, and even more, you love me anyway.

Here, I want to express my joy of having you as my sister. We are as close as hands and feet. We can laugh and play and talk over little secrets that I dare not tell Mum and Dad. You are a blessing that has filled my life with love and happiness. What’s more is that I am thankful, not only because you are my sister, but you being you. Our differences, I have realized, only bring us closer and paint an even more colourful picture in life. I have challenged your limit of patience you have ever reached. You have shown me part of the world I have never known.

Happy Birthday and love you forever!

Love, Adriel

A well-written letter which successfully expresses the writer's love for her sister despite their many differences. (EDB)

The writer demonstrated maturity of style and sophisticated language. Marvelous. (HKTLA)

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29th November, 2012

Dearest Daddy,

How are you? You have been working in Australia for a week. How is your work? I miss you so much.

Today I read an interesting book called ‘The Incredible Present’. I was attracted by the mysterious book cover. There was a girl doing an experiment in a science laboratory. I have always wanted to be a scientist so I started reading it at once. I liked Lily, the protagonist, very much. She was a young girl with a wonderful sense of creativity. However, she was not happy with her life as her parents traveled a lot. She was staying with her granny and relatives, but she only wished for her parents to stay at home and talk to her. I felt so sorry for Lily.

Daddy, I think I am much luckier than Lily. You chat with me every day. I love to share my happiness and sadness with you. Whenever we spend time together, I feel great joy. You have always been such an incredible father and teacher. You understand me like no one else does. When I am sad and down, you comfort me. You are my bridge over troubled water. When I am sick or scared you will stay with me and pray with me. You teach me to laugh and overcome my fears. Sometimes you are angry with me but you never scold me. Instead your silence alarms me and makes me twist back.

You have taught me again and again to never give up but follow my

WAN Sin-yanImmaculate Heart Of Mary School Topic I Love You, Dad

dreams. I will study hard to make my dreams come true. A successful scientist needs an imaginative mind. You are the only one who always stands by me and admires my funny inventions, no matter how messy and troublesome they are. You are full of encouragement and hope.

Dad, I love you for your eternal joy and your unconditional love. I truly thank God for the amazing father he gave me. You are the best Daddy in the world.

Love, Anthea

A heartfelt description of the writer's appreciation for her father's love. (EDB)

The writer transported the reader to her world of creation. The story is clearly organized. Good job. (HKTLA)

Impressive letter written in good English. (HKPTU)

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香 港Hong Kong

Dear Mum,

I’ve just finished reading the touching story by Adeline Mah. The novel is called “Chinese Cinderella: The True Story of an Unwanted Daughter” and it is a biography of Adeline’s unfortunate upbringing. After reading this book, it has made me more grateful for my family and the things I have. It makes me stop and think of you. I am writing this letter to tell you how much I appreciate and love you.

Adeline Yen Mah had an excruciating childhood. Born in a traditional wealthy Chinese family where males were favoured over females, Adeline wasn’t given any love or care from her parents or siblings. Even worse, she was labelled as “bad luck” because her mother died for giving birth to her. Her life seemed to be full of tears, misery and pain.

Adeline’s story allowed me to realize that love and care are vital for every youngster. Children are like seeds. Love and care are like clean water and sunshine. Seeds cannot grow without these essential elements. I have always thought that love from family is guaranteed, but in reality, it is not. Not every child has love from their parents. Adeline is an example. In her family’s eyes, Adeline was garbage and useless. In order to catch her father’s attention, hoping that someday he would proud of her, she immersed herself in school and strived for academic achievement. In contrast, my life is easy as I always have love from you. I am a fortunate girl.

As I mulled over Adeline’s destiny, I noticed that only a simple hug from you or a sweet smile from Dad, are the things I have taken for granted. I am always cared and loved for; but for Adeline, all these things were as hard to come by as precious diamonds. I know sometimes I can be mischievous and make you angry, but you never give up on me and you support me unconditionally. Thank you, Mom. I will always cherish your love.

WONG Nga-ting Agnes St. Paul's Co-educational College Primary School Topic Chinese Cinderella and Me

To express my gratitude for you, I have composed a poem for you. Hope you will like it.

Love & Care

You are selfless and kind,Nothing can replace you in my mind.

Your love is a fruit tree,Filled with joy and passion in me.

Your love is my guidance,With warmth, understanding and patience.

No matter what, no matter where,Your love endures, in my mind forever.

Love, Agnes

A well-structured piece with personal re�ection. The poem is beautifully written to illustrate the writer's innermost feelings for her parents' love. (EDB)

Fresh and persuasive, appropriate to purpose and audience. The story is exciting to read. (HKTLA)

Feeling grateful for the love of parents, the student composes a poem for her parents. (HKPTU)

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作品排名不分先後，以獲獎者姓名筆劃為序。Works arranged in the order of the winner’s names.

EDB： 教育局 Education BureauHKPTU： 香港教育專業人員協會 Hong Kong Professional Teachers’ UnionHKRA： 香港閱讀學會 Hong Kong Reading AssociationHKTLA： 香港學校圖書館主任協會 Hong Kong Teacher-Librarians’ Association

4．23 World Book Day Creative Competition in 2013

家庭有愛Love

and Affection in Family

創作比賽

2013年

10th December, 2012

Dear Mom,

Last night, I struggled very hard on my bed after spending hours on three moving stories by Jodi Picoult, downloaded with Dad’s kindle. These short pieces, though sharing the common theme of “leaving home”, look very differently. Heart-rending and touching, they made me ponder at an inappropriate time of a day. I remember you lying beside me before the fall of my eyelids. If I could not have fumbled and grasped your warm caring hand in the dark, I would need something to put me to sleep.

Mom, don’t read the first piece, which is all about the tragic loss of a child - the worst thing ever happened to any parent. My heart sank heavily and my eyes were already filled with tears after turning a few pages. I do not want you to stand the pain and sorrow of the story, for sure.

The second piece is a letter of advice from the author to her eighteen-year-old son leaving for college, sweet and canny! I am not smart or “grown-up” enough to comprehend and learn every piece of advice. However, I was quick to perceive the heartfelt words of the author: a person who loves you will make you a “better version” of yourself, because you have done that to Dad and me.

I found the final piece most appealing. One normal day Jenna found her mom leaving home with a note - “taking a break”, followed by her phone call made from San Francisco, twenty-two hours from home by bus, affirming her “vacation”, though everybody mistook it for a strike to make a point! Regrettably, what she did was only to see how living someone else’s life was like!

YIP Chun-heiSt. Paul's Co-educational College Primary School Topic Let Me Say I Love You, Mom

Mom, I have thought of all the things I have taken for granted: your love, your care, particularly your sacrifices! In most of your industrious life you work two jobs, one paid and one unpaid, without complaint. That unpaid job is onerous, with a term unreasonably long and terminable only when either side comes to an end. Since the day you assumed duty, you have never taken any vacations, and not even a single sick leave, no matter how sick and tired you are. I remember once you asked me, “ Would you like to trade place with a prince?” I hope you know my unspoken answer!

Mom, I love you so much!

Yours forever, Sherman

A comprehensive book review. A heartfelt appreciation for the love of the writer's mother. (EDB)

The writer has an excellent sense of the language for her age, she uses sophisticated words but not in the memorise-good-phrases way, it comes across as very natural. Remarkable Job. (HKTLA)

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