The Adventures of Joy Sun Bear: The Blue Amber of Sumatra

What do you get when you combine a curious sun bear, a new friendship, a curse, and a few ancient mythical creatures?

A magical adventure like no other! Joy has found an unexpected friend in a group of animals who fled the sudden destruction of their forest home. But, his new friend, and the rest of the newcomers, are being blamed for the sacred figs that disappeared, overnight! 

Joy finds himself on a mission to locate a mystical stone in order to prove the new animals are not to blame. Along the way, he'll face many challenges, some put in his path by an unseen magical foe. He'll learn about compassion and respect, and how to find the power within himself to save his rainforest from chaos and ruin. Perhaps, he'll even help change the world...

Filled with diverse and colorful personalities, many children will find a character they can relate and look up to, whether it's the curious and brave Joy, the responsible and confident Ayu, or the playful and sweet Tipah.

The Blue Amber of Sumatra is packed with facts about the plants and animals on one of the biggest islands in the world. Social-emotional values such as respect, compassion, and tolerance, as well as global topics like deforestation and refugees, are discussed in this kid-friendly adventure.