MY SUPER HANDS
Story by ANNETTE A. FERRER
Artworks by BLIC
I have two hands and they are great. They help start my day the right way.
What objects do you see in the artwork that start with the letter S?
I have two hands and they help me eat, But always only after I wash them well at the sink.
What food do you like to eat that starts with the letter E?
I have two handS,AND they help me when I’m in school.
What things do you pack for school?
My two little hands can alsO Show love.
But in a COVID-19 world, WE must be creative —
Hugs and kisses are not the
only ways to show that we care.
Now I say “Hi” to my friends with a wave,
and “Hello” to my teachers with a bow.
A wave, a bow,a wink, a thumbs up
are all ways to say,
“Hi, I see you!”
My hands — and my arms — can serve as guides.
In a COVID-19 world, they help me keep at least one meter apart.
New and different it may be, one meter in between protects you and me.
I have two hands and they help me Express myself in creative ways. As long as I’ve got pen and paper, or crayons and canvaS, I can say what I want to say.
What new words can you make from the letters in CREATIVITY?
I have two hands And they help me learn about the world. I can grasp what immediately surrounds me, Or let my imagination take the lead.
I have two hands and, As long as I keep them clean, they can fight disease and keep me healthy.
I have two hands and they are a big help to my mom and dad, brother and sister, grandma and grandpa at home.
I have two hands That are with me
even as the evening comes.
Grandma showed me a game she used to play
with a lamp and
shadows that our hands can make.
We may not be able to go out,
but we can let the outside in.
Look, a giraffe! A bird! Trees!
I have two hands and they have the power
to help me face the day,
show love, fight disease,
and be there for my family.
In times of gratefulness
or in times of uncertainty,
My two hands can come together to pray —
We give thanks for today,
for our home, our family, and our health.
We give thanks for our frontliners
who protect us each day.
Keep us safe today and tomorrow,
especially those who have less.
We do not know what tomorrow will bring,
but grace will show us the way.
May we be hopeful, may we be kind,
that we may never tire
of taking care of one another.
With faith and courage,
a good future
we will find.
about the artist
Blic holds a degree in BS Computer Science and currently lives in Cavite. He is a member of two active street art collectives in the country: Pilipinas Street Plan and Cavity Collective, where he is also a founding member.
He is known for his “humands” or personified hands. He is interested in hands as his subjects because of their ability to create change, show expression, and convey messages.
Blic comes from the word “public” and also conveys that the artist is also part of the public.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Annette A. Ferrer graduated with a degree in Social Sciences and a minor in English Literature from the Ateneo de Manila University. She has always been fascinated by good stories and how these reflect unique experiences. She is happiest when surrounded by her three cats, cooking, or trying out something new.
She wrote the story “Pablo and the Zebra” as part of CANVAS’ Panyaan: Three Tales of the Tagbanua. This is her second children’s book.
ABOUT “MY SUPER HANDS”
“My Super Hands” is a collaboration between CANVAS and the Australian Embassy in the Philippines in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. CANVAS and the Australian Embassy respect the child’s right to information, especially when it comes to his/her well-being. “My Super Hands” seeks to inform and involve them in the discussion of COVID-19 and how we can adapt meaningfully in these extraordinary times.
Along with this book, CANVAS developed a series of infographics dealing with various COVID-19 related issues, including
Internet Safety for Teens
Surfing Tips for Kids
How Parents Can Talk to Children About the Pandemic
Coping with Stress
Staying Healthy
and more…
You may download "My Super Hands" and all our infographics by clicking here.
My Super Hands Book is funded in part by the AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT through the DIRECT AID PROGRAM (DAP) administered by the AUSTRALIAN EMBASSY in the PHILIPPINES.