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This story centres on sensitivity to the feelings of others, gratitude, and teamwork. The three smallest cups in a set of stacking cups felt that they were more important than the other cups just because they were stacked right on top. The little boy Matthew gently but firmly pointed out to them that they were perched at the top of the stack only because of the help and support they received from the other cups. All were important in teamwork endeavours, they learnt. One reviewer who is also an author of children's books (Dr. Cecilia Leong) described it as a delightful story that children can...

Matthew, like other young children, loves to play outdoors. But when the region's annual haze-pollutive smog at its worst-comes around, Matthew is forced to stay indoors. Ever curious, he asks, "Why can't I see the sky?" In this delightful children's story, Wind blames the burning Trees in the forests. Trees, in turn, blame the tinderbox-like Peat soil, which in turn points the finger at Man, who says he needs fertile soil to grow his crops. Finally, Matthew asks, "How can we get back clearer days?" The included suggested questions enable adults to use the storyline to help children find out...

The young reader learns about such values as being sensitive to others, lending a helping hand, apologising for being thoughtless, making amends, and sharing happiness through this story about the water cycle. The main character, Matthew, who is always curious about what is going on around him, noticed one day that the leaves and flowers near the pool outside his home were not happy. After finding out that they were thirsty because they were not having enough water to drink, Matthew called out to Sun to stop drinking so much water. With the help of Wind and Cloud, they were able to bring rain...