I’m a Rice Plant: From Seed to Rice
Publisher: CV Cahaya Iman Ilmu Amal
Year of Publication: 2026
Number of Pages: 24 pages
Size: 17 cm x 17 cm
Paper Type:
– Cover: 260 gsm Art Carton (Soft Cover) Non-rounded Matte Laminating
– Contents: 150 gsm Matte Paper
ISBN: (under submission)
Ebook Version: Not available
Author: Mochammad Thanthowy Syamsuddin (educator and researcher of sustainable supply chains)
Illustrator: Nabila Amanda (children’s visual designer and literacy illustrator)
Translator: Herlin Putri (A lecturer in English Studies whose work spans creative education, arts-based research, and participatory community development)

Synopsis
Did you know?
Every little grain of rice on your plate has a long and meaningful journey.
This book invites children to discover the story of rice—from a tiny seed planted by farmers, growing in the fields, all the way to becoming the delicious rice served on our tables.
Through simple story telling and engaging illustrations, children are encouraged to:
- Appreciate food served on their table and the farmer’s hard work,
- Understand the importance of protecting the environment and its sustainability,
- Be grateful for the blessing of Allah’s blessing in every grain of rice.
Recommended for ages: 7+ years
About the “I Am” Series
“I’m a Rice Plant” is part of the “I Am” Series, a collection of educational stories designed to introduce children to the concepts of food industries and the environment.
Through simple narratives and interactive illustrations, this series helps children: discover the processes behind everyday products, appreciate the hard work of many hands, and learn to care for and protect the environment.
The “I Am” Series: where little stories grow big lessons about hard work, gratitude, and the blessings of Allah’s creation.