Kokko & May

'Kokko & May'
Cover of the first double English volume of Kokko & May, including "Appreciate What You Have" and "Mum, You Have Suffered".
哥妹俩
Gēmèiliǎ
GenreComedy
Slice of life
AuthorEddie See Yew Lee
Publisher United Publishing House
Sasbadi (2018-present)
English publisher United Publishing House
VolumesMore than 200 (Monthly serials)
24 (English double issues)
20 (Comics Collections (漫画故事, Mànhuà gùshì))

Ge Mei Lia (哥妹俩, Gēmèiliǎ), translated in English as Kokko & May, is an ongoing Malaysian Chinese comic series created by Eddie See Yew Lee. The series began in 1997.

Kokko & May tells the daily life stories of siblings, Kokko See and May See. Apart from interacting with the See family members, classmates, teachers, and also one shot characters, inspiring children to encounter ups and downs and also learning cultural characteristics beyond school textbook teachings.[1][2]

Title inspiration

Kokko & May features a pair of male and female young siblings. The inspiration did not stem from Eddie See's own children, but rather from the concept of gender role balances. Since a mischievous young boy could lead to a wider variety of story developments, Eddie See chose the male character, Kokko See, as the primary lead of the narration. Initially, Eddie See intended to title the work “Xiong Mei Lia” (Chinese: 兄妹俩; trans. "older brother and younger sister"), however, the Chinese character “Xiong” (Chinese: ; trans. "brother") is also a homophone of “Xiong” (Chinese: ; trans. "fierce/violent"), which disrupted the tone and rhetorical effect of the title. In the end, "Ge Mei Lia" was decided, and later changed to Kokko & May, making the series more accessible and memorable for English readers.[1][2]

History

Pioneering Period (1997–2007)

In 1997, leveraging the lack of children's comics in the Malaysian comic market, Eddie See Yew Lee launched Gemeilia's pilot volume (Chinese: 哥妹俩创刊号) as the debut of his professional career. The work was published by United Publishing House (M) Sdn. Bhd. (Chinese: 联营出版(马)有限公司), however, the pilot volume released that same year performed poorly, with about two to three thousand unsold copies remaining. Its 1999 sequel, The Mischievous Siblings (Chinese: 淘气哥妹俩), also received a lukewarm response, with its initial print of 5,000 copies taking about a year to sell out. The underwhelming sales were mainly due to the thick volume, black-and-white interior pages lacking visual appeal, and a high price point for the perceived quality.[3]

Moreover, during the late 1990s and early 2000s, the Malaysian education system generally viewed comics as harmful materials, often associating them with violence or adult content, rendering them banned items in schools. It was not until 2002 that Eddie See, after receiving numerous feedback and suggestions from readers of the pilot and The Mischievous Siblings, decided to reorganize and republish these books through a subsidiary of United Publishing House, G. Apple Studio Sdn. Bhd. (Chinese: 青苹果工作室有限公司). The books were split into four small volumes; one shots, Struggles (Chinese: 奋斗), Guests at Home (Chinese: 家有稀客), and Siblings Affection (Chinese: 手足情深), to resolve the issue of them being out of print. Drawing inspiration from the Hong Kong children’s magazine The Children's Paradise (Chinese: 兒童樂園), Eddie See aimed to transition the series into a monthly publication suitable for school readership.[4]

This transformation plan was initially met with skepticism from the publisher’s executives. Although it was originally intended to become a bimonthly magazine, Kokko & May was eventually published monthly from 2003. That same year, the first issue of the monthly series, titled Apprieciate What You Have (Chinese: 珍惜拥有), was released. Eddie See personally visited Chinese primary schools across Malaysia to promote the comic, leveraging the opportunity to bundle it with 20,000 copies of textbooks. The strategy proved effective, and within a few years, Kokko & May became increasingly popular among Chinese primary school students in Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei.

Peak Period (2008–2015)

In 2009, Kokko & May achieved a monthly circulation of 150,000 copies. During the same year, a new spin-off magazine, Kokko & May: E-Learning (Chinese: 哥妹俩之e起学习), was launched, focusing on children’s science and technology education. It complemented the original comic’s emphasis on life education, thereby expanding the thematic scope of the brand. In September 2009, Eddie See established Ge Mei Art Studio (Chinese: 哥妹俩绘画创作室) to offer art courses for both children and adults.[5]

By 2010, Kokko & May had influenced other Malaysian children's publications, with some segments featuring striking similarities to the original’s on-site visit format. Around the same time, the short animated series Kokko & May: Idiom Animation (Chinese: 哥妹俩动画成语) premiered on Astro’s educational program Xiao Tai Yang, marking the brand’s entry into animation.[6]

In September 2011, due to health concerns, Eddie See announced in Kokko & May: I Am the Team Leader (Chinese: 哥妹俩之我是组长) that the 200th issue would be the final installment of the series’ regular publication. In 2012, he founded Pinko Creative Sdn. Bhd. (Chinese: 品口动漫有限公司), a subsidiary of United Publishing House, aimed at promoting high-quality Malaysian comics and nurturing local talent. The publication rights for Kokko & May were subsequently transferred to this new company. In the same year, a trilingual version (Chinese, English, and Malay) of Kokko & May was launched as an iOS app developed by HBL, marking its expansion into digital platforms.

In 2013, Malaysia’s first movie adapted from a comic, Gemeilia 2013 (Chinese: 哥妹俩之惊历48), was officially released. The following year, a new magazine titled Mini Gemeilia (Chinese: 迷你哥妹俩) was launched to provide children with a fairytale-themed platform for comic creation and publication.

Turbulent Period (2016–2018)

In 2016, Sasbadi Holdings Bhd. acquired United Publishing House (M) Sdn. Bhd. and its subsidiaries. By 2018, Pinko Creative faced constraints due to limited personal resources, reduced publishing and promotional capacity, and technical disputes with Sasbadi over publishing rights. Eddie See decided to let Sasbadi take over Pinko Creative under the name of United Publishing House (M) Sdn. Bhd. to effectively resolve issues related to the publication of Kokko & May.[7]

The acquisition price was based on Pinko Creative’s 2016 profit and asset valuation (excluding royalty income from Kokko & May). The deal granted Sasbadi the publishing and distribution rights for the Kokko & May monthly series, while Eddie See retained the copyright to the work and the right to operate Ge Mei Art Studio.

Declining Period (2019–Present)

Due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, five planned issues of the Kokko & May monthly magazine, originally scheduled for release in the second half of 2021, were delayed to the first half of 2022. With the Malaysian Movement Control Order in effect, planned school visits and tourist site reporting were suspended, resulting in thinner magazine content.

In 2023, although Eddie See considered fast-tracking the series' finale, he ultimately decided against it, fearing that doing so would negatively impact the related industry chain. Instead, he shifted the magazine's release schedule to irregular publication and announced plans to implement a new publishing model within the next two to three years. Despite reaching its 200th issue milestone, Eddie See has yet to find the right inspiration to conclude the Kokko & May series.[8]

Media

Standalone books

No. Title Release date ISBN
1Gemeilia: The First Volume
哥妹俩创刊号
1997
2The Mischievous Siblings
淘气哥妹俩
1999

Chinese monthly issues

Kokko & May monthly issues are released exclusively in Chinese since 2003. As of 2023, more than 200 issues have been published.

English double issues

During late 2000s, the earliest edition of Kokko & May English version was released as double issues, with a total of 24 volumes published. It was later replaced by the Kokko & May Comics Collection.

No. Title Release date ISBN
1
Kokko & May 1: Appreciate What You Have/Mum, You've Suffered[9]
Undefined978-983-3860-13-5
2
Kokko & May 2: Little Wild Owl/Lunch Box With Love[10]
Undefined978-983-3860-14-2
3
Kokko & May 3: Experience of Tooth Extraction/An Adventure in Room[11]
Undefined978-983-3860-15-9
4
Kokko & May 4: Competition[12]
Undefined978-983-3860-16-6
5
Kokko & May 5: Brother and Sister/The Perak Monk[13]
Undefined978-983-3860-17-3
6
Kokko & May 6: Fright on a Rainy Day/Helping is Good[14]
Undefined978-983-3860-18-0
7
Kokko & May 7: Missing Forever/Beware of Strangers[15]
Undefined978-983-3860-19-7
8
Kokko & May 8: Learning to Swim/Be Brave Enough to Make an Apology[16]
Undefined978-983-3860-20-3
9
Kokko & May 9: Dreamland[17]
Undefined978-983-3860-23-4
10
Kokko & May 10: Hebee and Kokko/Lifelong Learning[18]
Undefined978-983-3860-24-1
11
Kokko & May 11: Tsunami/Be a Role Model[19]
Undefined978-983-3860-25-8
12
Kokko & May 12: The Best Results/Garbage Collector[20]
Undefined978-983-3860-26-5
13
Kokko & May 13: My Teacher Miss Theresa/Scientist[21]
Undefined978-983-3860-02-9
14
Kokko & May 14: Fear of Ghost[22]
Undefined978-983-3860-03-6
15
Kokko & May 15: Positive Thinking/Room Rental[23]
Undefined978-983-3860-04-3
16
Kokko & May 16: The Hainan Chicken Rice Shop/She is My Mother[24]
Undefined978-983-3860-05-0
17
Kokko & May 17: He is My Father/The Influenza[25]
Undefined978-983-3860-27-2
18
Kokko & May 18: Homeless/Friendship[26]
Undefined978-983-3860-28-9
19
Kokko & May 19: Teardrops in Blue[27]
Undefined978-983-3860-29-6
20
Kokko & May 20: I am Rich/Teenage Rebel[28]
Undefined978-983-3860-30-2
21
Kokko & May 21: The Floods/Co-operation[29]
Undefined978-983-3860-63-0
22
Kokko & May 22: Spine Problems/Bomb Alert[30]
Undefined978-983-3860-64-7
23
Kokko & May 23: Greed/Hungry Ghost Festival[31]
Undefined978-983-3860-65-4
24
Kokko & May 24: Love and Education[32]
Undefined978-983-3860-66-1

Malay quadruple issues

The Malay version of Kokko & May was first published around early 2010s, with a total of 11 books released. Each book features four comic stories.

No. Title Release date ISBN
1Kokko dan May 1[33][34]Undefined978-983-3860-45-6
  1. "Hargai Apa Yang Kau Ada" (Chinese: 珍惜拥有; pinyin: Zhēnxī yōngyǒu)
  2. "Pertandingan Badminton (bahagian 1)" (Chinese: 比赛·上; pinyin: Bǐsaì - shàng)
  3. "Pertandingan Badminton (bahagian 2)" (Chinese: 比赛·下; pinyin: Bǐsaì - xià)
  4. "Ibu, Anda Telah Merana" (Chinese: 妈妈辛苦了; pinyin: Māmā xīnkǔ le)
2Kokko dan May 2[35][36]Undefined978-983-3860-46-3
  1. "Burung Hantu Nakal" (Chinese: 猫头鹰小野乌; pinyin: Maōtóuyīng Xiaǒyěwū)
  2. "Bekalan Kasih Sayang" (Chinese: 爱心盒饭; pinyin: Aìxīn héfàn)
  3. "Adik-Beradik" (Chinese: 姐弟俩; pinyin: Jiě dì liǎ)
  4. "Orang Yang Baik Hati Suka Menolong" (Chinese: 救人为善; pinyin: Jiù rénwéi shàn)
3Kokko dan May 3[37][38]Undefined978-983-3860-47-0
  1. "Pengalaman Mencabut Gigi" (Chinese: 拔牙记; pinyin: Bàyájì)
  2. "Pengembaraan Di Dalam Bilik" (Chinese: 书房奇遇; pinyin: Shūfáng qíyù)
  3. "Rinduan Yang Selama-lamanya" (Chinese: 永远的思念; pinyin: Yǒngyuǎn de sīniàn)
  4. "Berwaspada Dengan Orang yang Tidak Dikenali" (Chinese: 提防陌生人; pinyin: Tífáng mòshēng rén)
4Kokko dan May 4[39][40]Undefined978-983-3860-48-7
  1. "Sami Dari Perak" (Chinese: 霹雳小和尚; pinyin: Pīlì xiǎo héshàng)
  2. "Kejutan Ketika Hari Hujan" (Chinese: 雨天惊魂; pinyin: Yǔtiān jīnghún)
  3. "Belajar Berenang" (Chinese: 学游泳; pinyin: Xué yóuyǒng)
  4. "Beranikan Diri Untuk Mengakui Salah" (Chinese: 勇于认错; pinyin: Yǒngyú rèncuò)
5Kokko dan May 5[41]Undefined978-983-3860-52-4
  1. "Alam Mimpi (bahagian 1)" (Chinese: 梦幻世界·上; pinyin: Mènghuàn shìjiè - shàng)
  2. "Alam Mimpi (bahagian 2)" (Chinese: 梦幻世界·下; pinyin: Mènghuàn shìjiè - xià)
  3. "Hebee Dan Kokko" (Chinese: 班长与我; pinyin: Bānzhǎng yǔ wǒ)
  4. "Pengajaran Sepanjang Hayat" (Chinese: 终身学习; pinyin: Zhōngshēn xuéxí)
6Kokko dan May 6[42]Undefined978-983-3860-53-1
  1. "Tsunami" (Chinese: 海啸; pinyin: Hǎixiào)
  2. "Jadilah Teladan" (Chinese: 以身作则; pinyin: Yǐshēnzuòzé)
  3. "Keputusan Terbaik" (Chinese: 第1名; pinyin: Dì yī míng)
  4. "Pengutip Sampah" (Chinese: 拾荒者; pinyin: Shíhuāng zhě)
7Kokko dan May 7[43]Undefined978-983-3860-81-4
  1. "Cikguku, Cik Theresa" (Chinese: 我们的老师; pinyin: Wǒmen de lǎoshī)
  2. "Saintis" (Chinese: 发明家; pinyin: Fāmíng jiā)
  3. "Takut Akan Hantu (bahagian 1)" (Chinese: 怕鬼·上; pinyin: Pà guǐ - shàng)
  4. "Takut Akan Hantu (bahagian 2)" (Chinese: 怕鬼·下; pinyin: Pà guǐ - xià)
8Kokko dan May 8[44]Undefined978-983-3860-82-1
  1. "Hidup Positif" (Chinese: 积极人生; pinyin: Jījí rénshēng)
  2. "Bilik Sewa" (Chinese: 有房出租; pinyin: Yǒu fáng chūzū)
  3. "Kedai Nasi Ayam Hainan" (Chinese: 海南鸡饭; pinyin: Hǎinán jī fàn)
  4. "Dialah Ibuku" (Chinese: 她不丑,她是我妈妈; pinyin: Tā bù chǒu, tā shì wǒ māmā)
9Kokko dan May 9[45]Undefined978-967-0659-09-1
  1. "Dialah Ayahku" (Chinese: 他不胖,他是我爸爸; pinyin: Tā bù pàng, tā shì wǒ bàba)
  2. "Influenza" (Chinese: 禽流感; pinyin: Qín liúgǎn)
  3. "Tempat Perlindungan" (Chinese: 家园; pinyin: Jiāyuán)
  4. "Tidak Membezakan Kawan" (Chinese: 善待朋友; pinyin: Shàndài péngyǒu)
10Kokko dan May 10[46]Undefined978-967-0745-56-5
  1. "Air Mata Biru (bahagian 1)" (Chinese: 蓝眼泪·上; pinyin: Lán yǎnlèi - shàng)
  2. "Air Mata Biru (bahagian 2)" (Chinese: 蓝眼泪·下; pinyin: Lán yǎnlèi - xià)
  3. "Kami Orang Berduit" (Chinese: 老子有钱; pinyin: Lǎozǐ yǒu qián)
  4. "Jiwa Yang Berontak" (Chinese: 叛逆岁月; pinyin: Pànnì suìyuè)
11Kokko dan May 11[47]Undefined978-967-0745-68-8
  1. "Banjir Besar" (Chinese: 大水灾; pinyin: Dà shuǐzāi)
  2. "Kerjasama" (Chinese: 合作精神; pinyin: Hézuò jīngshén)
  3. "Masalah Tulang Belakang" (Chinese: 脊椎骨; pinyin: Jǐzhuīgǔ)
  4. "Pembunuh Senyap" (Chinese: 定时炸弹; pinyin: Dìngshí zhàdàn)

Comics Collection issues

The monthly issues are compiled in Comics Collections (Chinese: 漫画故事; pinyin: Mànhuà gùshì) corresponding to each year of release starting from 2007, followed by their English releases in 2012.

No. Title Original release date English release date
1Comics Collection 1
漫画故事/漫画故事1
2007
978-983-3860-21-0
2012
978-967-0659-11-4
  1. "Appreciate What You Have" (Chinese: 珍惜拥有; pinyin: Zhēnxī yōngyǒu)
  2. "Little Wild Owl" (Chinese: 猫头鹰小野乌; pinyin: Maōtóuyīng Xiaǒyěwū; trans. "Wooley, the Owl")
  3. "Lunch Box with Love" (Chinese: 爱心盒饭; pinyin: Aìxīn héfàn)
  4. "Experience of Tooth Extraction" (Chinese: 拔牙记; pinyin: Bàyájì)
  5. "An Adventure in Room" (Chinese: 书房奇遇; pinyin: Shūfáng qíyù)
  6. "Competition (part 1)" (Chinese: 比赛·上; pinyin: Bǐsaì - shàng)
  7. "Competition (part 2)" (Chinese: 比赛·下; pinyin: Bǐsaì - xià)
  8. "Mum, You Have Suffered" (Chinese: 妈妈辛苦了; pinyin: Māmā xīnkǔ le)
2Comics Collection 2
漫画故事2
2008
978-983-2564-78-2
2012
978-967-0659-14-5
  1. "Sister and Brother" (Chinese: 姐弟俩; pinyin: Jiě dì liǎ)
  2. "The Perak Monk" (Chinese: 霹雳小和尚; pinyin: Pīlì xiǎo héshàng)
  3. "Fright on a Rainy Day" (Chinese: 雨天惊魂; pinyin: Yǔtiān jīnghún)
  4. "Helping Is Good" (Chinese: 救人为善; pinyin: Jiù rén wéi shàn)
  5. "Missing Forever" (Chinese: 永远的思念; pinyin: Yǒngyuǎn de sīniàn)
  6. "Beware of Strangers" (Chinese: 提防陌生人; pinyin: Tífáng mòshēngrén; trans. "Preventing Strangers")
  7. "Learn to Swim" (Chinese: 学游泳; pinyin: Xué yóuyǒng)
  8. "Be Brave Enough to Make an Apology" (Chinese: 勇于认错; pinyin: Yǒngyú rèncuò; trans. "Bravely Admit One's Mistakes")
  9. "Hebee & Kokko" (Chinese: 班长与我; pinyin: Bānzhǎng yǔ wǒ; trans. "The Class Monitor & I")
3Comics Collection 3
漫画故事3
2009
978-983-2564-82-9
2012
978-967-0659-06-0
  1. "Dreamland (part 1)" (Chinese: 梦幻世界·上; pinyin: Mènghuàn shìjiè - shàng)
  2. "Dreamland (part 2)" (Chinese: 梦幻世界·下; pinyin: Mènghuàn shìjiè - xià)
  3. "Lifelong Learning" (Chinese: 终身学习; pinyin: Zhōngshēn xuéxí)
  4. "Tsunami" (Chinese: 海啸; pinyin: Hǎixiào)
  5. "Be a Role Model" (Chinese: 以身作则; pinyin: Yǐshēnzuòzé)
  6. "The Best Result" (Chinese: 第1名; pinyin: Dì yī míng; trans. "The First Place")
  7. "Garbage Collector" (Chinese: 拾荒者; pinyin: Shíhuāng zhě)
  8. "My Teacher Miss Theresa" (Chinese: 我们的老师; pinyin: Wǒmen de lǎoshī; trans. "Our Teacher")
  9. "Scientist" (Chinese: 发明家; pinyin: Fāmíngjiā; trans. "Inventor")
4Comics Collection 4
漫画故事4
2010
978-983-2564-91-1
2012
978-983-3860-58-6
  1. "Fear Of Ghost (part 1)" (Chinese: 怕鬼·上; pinyin: Pà guǐ - shàng)
  2. "Fear Of Ghost (part 2)" (Chinese: 怕鬼·下; pinyin: Pà guǐ - xià)
  3. "Positive Thinking" (Chinese: 积极人生; pinyin: Jījí rénshēng; trans. "Positive Life")
  4. "Room Rental" (Chinese: 有房出租; pinyin: Yǒu fáng chūzū)
  5. "The Hainan Chicken Rice Shop" (Chinese: 海南鸡饭; pinyin: Hǎinán jīfàn; trans. "Hainanese Chicken Rice")
  6. "She is My Mother" (Chinese: 他不丑他是我妈妈; pinyin: Tā bù chǒu tā shì wǒ māmā; trans. "She's Not Ugly, She Is My Mother")
  7. "He is My Father" (Chinese: 他不胖他是我爸爸; pinyin: Tā bú pàng tā shì wǒ bàbà; trans. "He's Not Fat, He Is My Father")
  8. "The Influenza" (Chinese: 禽流感; pinyin: Qínliúgǎn)
  9. "Homeless" (Chinese: 家园; pinyin: Jiāyuán; trans. "Home")
5Comics Collection 5
漫画故事5
2011
978-983-3860-06-7
August 2012
978-967-0659-07-7
  1. "Friendship" (Chinese: 善待朋友; pinyin: Shàndài péngyǒu; trans. "Treat Friends Well")
  2. "Teardrops in Blue (part 1)" (Chinese: 蓝眼泪·上; pinyin: Lán yǎnlèi - shàng)
  3. "Teardrops in Blue (part 2)" (Chinese: 蓝眼泪·下; pinyin: Lán yǎnlèi - xià)
  4. "I Am Rich" (Chinese: 老子有钱; pinyin: Lǎozǐ yǒu qián)
  5. "Teenage Rebel" (Chinese: 叛逆岁月; pinyin: Pànnì suìyuè; trans. "Rebellious Years")
  6. "The Floods" (Chinese: 大水灾; pinyin: Dà shuǐzāi; trans. "The Great Flood")
  7. "Co-operation" (Chinese: 合作精神; pinyin: Hézuò jīngshén; trans. "Teamwork")
  8. "Spine Problems" (Chinese: 脊椎骨; pinyin: Jǐzhuīgǔ; trans. "The Spine")
  9. "Bomb Alert" (Chinese: 定时炸弹; pinyin: Dìngshí zhàdàn; trans. "Time Bomb")
6Comics Collection 6
漫画故事6
2012
978-983-3860-56-2
2013
978-967-0659-12-1
  1. "Greed"
  2. "Hungry Ghost Festival"
  3. "Love and Education (part 1)"
  4. "Love and Education (part 2)"
  5. "Proper Use of Serving Utensils"
  6. "Doggy's Story"
  7. "Egg in the Slingsax Bag"
  8. "War"
  9. "Because I Love You"
7Comics Collection 7
漫画故事7
August 2012
978-983-3860-73-9
July 2014
978-967-0659-02-2
  1. "Bak Kut Teh"
  2. "Many Hands Make Light Work"
  3. "Make A Wish"
  4. "Fearless in the Face of Danger (part 1)"
  5. "Fearless in the Face of Danger (part 2)"
  6. "Thanks, Parents!"
  7. "KAKAK in the House"
  8. "The Joy of Contentment"
  9. "Aedes"
8Comics Collection 8
漫画故事8
2013
978-983-3860-94-4
December 2015
978-967-0745-15-2
  1. "Listen to Mummy"
  2. "Beware of Sugar Daddy"
  3. "Restart"
  4. "Give Me Five"
  5. "We are Happy Family"
  6. "Alien"
  7. "100% Pampered"
  8. "Uncle Tarzan"
  9. "Earthquake"
9Comics Collection 9
漫画故事9
October 2013
978-983-3860-99-9
April 2017
978-967-0745-44-2
  1. "Respecting Teachers"
  2. "Mistake"
  3. "Hometown"
  4. "Mummy, Help Me!"
  5. "Happy Father's Day"
  6. "Movie Watching"
  7. "Little Turtle"
  8. "2011"
  9. "The Best Buddy"
10Comics Collection 10
漫画故事10
June 2014
978-967-0659-04-6
November 2018
978-967-0745-61-9
  1. "Father and Son"
  2. "Social Media"
  3. "Kindness Begets Kindness"
  4. "Bomb Alert Episode 2"
  5. "See You Again!"
  6. "Technology and Humanity"
  7. "I am the Team Leader"
  8. "The Frightful Two Hours"
  9. "The Old is Better Than the New"
11Comics Collection 11
漫画故事11
June 2015
978-967-0745-16-9
2019
978-967-0745-76-3
  1. "Meeting Online Friends"
  2. "Lets Eat!"
  3. "Life Saviour"
  4. "It is More Blessed to Give"
  5. "Farewell, My Concubine"
  6. "Control Your Temper"
  7. "The World of Newspapers"
  8. "A Little Something for You (part 1)"
  9. "A Little Something for You (part 2)"
12Comics Collection 12
漫画故事12
October 2016
978-967-0745-35-0
2020
978-967-0745-87-9
  1. "Proud of You"
  2. "Develop Your Potential"
  3. "Good Morning, Students!"
  4. "Rag Doll"
  5. "Indecisiveness"
  6. "Mother's Day Gift"
  7. "Fire"
  8. "Chinese New Year (part 1)"
  9. "Chinese New Year (part ​2)"
13Comics Collection 13
漫画故事13
June 2017
978-967-0745-46-6
April 2021
978-967-2826-03-3
  1. "Say Nice Things to Others"
  2. "Chicken Tail Rice"
  3. "Dengue"
  4. "Clean Plate Campaign"
  5. "The Crisis of Rats"
  6. "Sneezing"
  7. "Exercise Book"
  8. "I Love Ice Cream"
  9. "Looking at Facial Expressions"
14Comics Collection 14
漫画故事14
June 2018
978-967-0745-55-8
May 2022
978-967-2826-15-6
  1. "Let's Go Cycling (part 1)"
  2. "Let's Go Cycling (part 2)"
  3. "Return Good For Evil"
  4. "Reunion Dinner"
  5. "Fireflies Fly Again"
  6. "Visiting A Friend"
  7. "Speak Out Your Love"
  8. "Sucking a Milk Bottle"
  9. "Once Upon a Time, There Was a Mountain"
15Comics Collection 15
漫画故事15
June 2019
978-967-0745-69-5
April 2023
978-967-2826-25-5
  1. "Carelessness"
  2. "The Story of Traffic Lights"
  3. "Goodwill Week"
  4. "Spring Cleaning"
  5. "Birthday Surprise"
  6. "Smart Animals"
  7. "Holiday Homework"
  8. "New Dream"
  9. "King of Lateness"
16Comics Collection 16
漫画故事16
August 2019
978-967-0745-77-0
July 2023
978-967-2826-36-1
  1. "Charity Bazaar"
  2. "Mid-Autumn Festival"
  3. "School Holiday (part 1)"
  4. "School Holiday (part 2)"
  5. "Cheating"
  6. "Bedtime Story"
  7. "May Getting Makeup"
  8. "As Long as It is Enough"
  9. "Little Doll"
17Comics Collection 17
漫画故事17
2020
978-967-0745-79-4
October 2023
978-967-2826-40-8
  1. "Roly-Poly"
  2. "Learn to Forgive Others"
  3. "Fighting Fish"
  4. "Don’t Complain"
  5. "I Am A Hyperactive Child"
  6. "Cutie Is Missing"
  7. "Priority Seats"
  8. "Family Photo"
  9. "Let’s Go Shopping"
18Comics Collection 18
漫画故事18
2020
978-967-0745-91-6
2024
978-967-2826-53-8
  1. "Stay Calm, Don’t Panic"
  2. "Learning Knows No Limits"
  3. "A Little Story of the Bookstore"
  4. "Flash Flood"
  5. "Dreamland 2.0 (part 1)"
  6. "Dreamland 2.0 (part 2)"
  7. "Stealing"
  8. "Eating Eggs"
19Comics Collection 19
漫画故事19
February 2021
978-967-0745-96-1
2024
978-967-2826-74-3
  1. "Little Kitty"
  2. "Haircut"
  3. "Going Outdoors"
  4. "Relocation (part 1)"
  5. "Relocation (part 2)"
  6. "First Aid & CPR"
  7. "The Uninvited Guest"
20Comics Collection 20
漫画故事20
March 2022
978-967-2826-11-8
March 2025
978-967-2826-91-0
  1. "Self-Discipline"
  2. "Let the Sunflower Bloom"
  3. "I Love the Sea"
  4. "Body Odour and Stinky Fart"
  5. "Millipede"
  6. "Final Farewell"
  7. "Movement Control Order (MCO)"
21Comics Collection 21
漫画故事21
March 2023
978-967-2826-20-0
March 2026
22Comics Collection 22
漫画故事22
February 2024
978-967-2826-54-5
TBA
23Comics Collection 23
漫画故事23
January 2025
978-967-2826-83-5
TBA
24Comics Collection 24
漫画故事24
January 2026
978-629-7787-43-5
TBA

20th Anniversary Special Edition

No. Title Original release date English release date
1Do You Know?
你知不知道?
November 2017
978-967-0745-52-7
July 2020
978-967-0745-92-3
2What Would You Do?
你会怎么做?
June 2019
978-967-0745-70-1
October 2021
978-967-2826-05-7
3Do You Understand?
你懂了吗?
April 2021
978-967-0745-99-2
None

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