The Magic Pot

Jul 17, 2026

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The Magic Pot is an English storybook published in 1994 by LPM and SIL International, detailing a narrative about a grandmother and her grandson, Bima. The story revolves around a magical pot capable of cooking delicious rice with the utterance of five specific magic words. The grandmother instructs Bima not to use the pot while she is away, but Bima, eager to impress his friend, demonstrates its magical capabilities. However, in his haste and forgetfulness, Bima fails to recall the magic words to stop the pot, leading to an uncontrollable overflow of rice. The book is a cautionary tale about obedience, responsibility, and the potential consequences of misuse of power or special abilities. The development of this work was supported by a grant from the Canadian Embassy in Indonesia, with the original story penned by Johnny Tjia, B.A., and contributions from Dr. Joost J.J. Pikkert and Cheryl Pikkert, M.A., while the illustrations were created by Slamet Prayitno. This story highlights themes of everyday life in a village, the bond between a grandmother and grandson, and the introduction of a magical element that drives the plot towards a climax of unintended consequences. The narrative serves as an engaging read, particularly for younger audiences, conveying moral lessons through a simple yet impactful story.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryStory & Novel

FormatPDF

Pages20

Reading Time31 min

AccessFree to download

The Magic Pot

English Story Book

Development Acknowledgement

Story Narrative

FAQs

Who are the main characters in "The Magic Pot"?

The main characters are a grandmother and her grandson named Bima.

What is the special ability of the pot in the story?

The pot is magical and can cook delicious rice when Bima says five correct magic words.

What problem does Bima face with the magic pot?

Bima forgets the magic words to stop the pot from cooking, causing it to overflow with rice.

Jul 17, 2026

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