We had a successful book launch for the series, "Animal Adventures at Tipee Hipee Safari Park" on Feb 14, 2009 at the National Art Gallery. The Director-General of the National Art Gallery, Dr Mohamed Najib Ahmad Dawa graciously officiated the event and launched the books as well as the mini art exhibition of original artworks.



Mr Peter Worthington, author of the books, Dr Mohamed Najib Ahmad Dawa, Director-General of the National Art Gallery, and Nur Azmi Mokhter, the artist. The result of a successful collaboration between artist and writer.




Artist Nur Azmi, showing off the books and the exhibition of his original artworks for the books. Nur Azmi spent three months populating the Tipee Hipee Safari Park with a variety of animals drawn in his unmistable and inimitable style. He has created a colourful world that complements the lively writing of author Peter Worthington, making this series of books a joy for the mind, eyes and heart. In total, Nur Azmi did 72 colour illustrations and more than 100 black and white sketches for the 18 books in the series.



Author Peter Worthington deep in conversation with the Director-General.