Si Tompok yang Riang

    By Ana Printz

    Si Tompok yang Riang cover image

    20 May, 2024

    a cat sitting in the grass near a house and a garden with flowers and fruit in pots and a cat sitting on the ground, naive art, a storybook illustration, Chris LaBrooy, game art

    Tompok, a playful cat, lived in a peaceful village. Named for his white fur with black spots, he was the favourite of Pak Ali's family. Every morning, he would wake up early and head to the kitchen for his breakfast.

    a cat is standing in a bowl of water in a yard with a house and trees in the background, fantasy art, a storybook illustration, Chris LaBrooy, storybook illustration

    Mak Cik Salmah, Pak Ali's wife, would always prepare fresh milk and a small fish for Tompok. After breakfast, Tompok would go out to play in the yard with his small ball, leaping and kicking it around.

    a couple of kids running down a street next to a cat and a cat toy on a leash and a cat on the ground, samikshavad, a storybook illustration, Drew Struzan, official art

    Ahmad and Aisyah, Pak Ali's children, would often join in and play with Tompok. Their laughter filled the air, making the atmosphere lively and cheerful.

    a white cat sitting on a log in a garden with a bird flying overhead and a birdhouse in the background, fantasy art, a storybook illustration, Chris LaBrooy, official art

    One day, while playing in the yard, Tompok spotted a small sparrow that had fallen from its nest. The bird looked scared and unable to fly. Tompok approached the bird gently and cautiously.

    a cat sitting on a tree branch with birds flying around it and a bird on the branch in the background, fantasy art, a storybook illustration, Chris LaBrooy, official art

    With utmost care, Tompok picked up the sparrow with his mouth and brought it to a safe spot under a large tree. Ahmad and Aisyah, who saw this, were amazed at Tompok's kindness and immediately told Mak Cik Salmah.

    a cat and a cat sitting on a box in the woods with birds flying around it and a tree with leaves, serial art, a storybook illustration, Chris LaBrooy, highly detailed digital painting

    Mak Cik Salmah quickly made a temporary nest using a small box and soft cloth for the sparrow. Tompok sat next to the box, as if guarding the little bird. Every day, Tompok would accompany the sparrow until it recovered and was able to fly again.

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    A few weeks later, the sparrow was finally healed. On a bright morning, it flew out of the box and perched on a tree branch. It chirped happily as if thanking Tompok.

    a cat sitting on a cobblestone walkway in front of a house with birds flying overhead and a bird flying overhead, american scene painting, a storybook illustration, Chris LaBrooy, official art

    Tompok watched the sparrow fly joyfully, feeling proud of what he had done. His cheerful nature and kind heart made him loved by everyone in the village.

    a cat sitting on a cobblestone street with many white cats around it and a mountain in the background, fantasy art, a storybook illustration, Chris LaBrooy, key art

    Since that day, Tompok became even more cheerful and was loved by all the villagers. The news of his kindness spread far and wide, and everyone admired his caring and cheerful nature.

    a boy sitting on a step with two cats in front of him and a cat behind him, with a mountain in the background, sots art, a storybook illustration, Aaron Jasinski, official art

    Tompok continued to live happily with Pak Ali's family, playing and making everyone around him smile. His story not only tells about his fun playtimes but also his noble heart.

    a cat sitting on a stone path in front of a house with flowers and a bird flying overhead in the sky, sots art, a storybook illustration, Chris LaBrooy, official art

    Indeed, his story is a reminder to us all, that no act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted. And Tompok's story will continue to inspire and bring smiles to the faces of everyone in the village.

    a cat sitting on a brick road in front of a house with flowers and a mountain in the background, context art, a storybook illustration, Chris LaBrooy, official art

    So, this is the story of Tompok, the cheerful cat, who is not only smart at play but also has a noble heart. May his cheerfulness and kindness continue to bring joy and warmth to the peaceful village.