咚咚咚Dong Dong Dong翁添保Ang Thiam Poh

谢谢萤火虫Thank You Fireflies黄淑君Huang Shu Jun

不只是 彩色笔Not Just Coloured Pencils不只是 彩色笔Liow Yu Ting

咚咚咚……假如你从窥视孔看到门外是你熟悉的童话人物在敲门，你会开门，还是会试图去改变故事?

Dong, Dong, Dong… Someone’s at the door. Through the peephole, Little Bear realises that characters from familiar fairy tales have come to visit! Should he let them in? What will happen to their classic storylines?

Suitable For: Lower PrimaryRelevant Themes: FairytalesGenre: Picture BookPublisher: Candid Creation Publishing

怕黑的孩子安安在善良萤火虫的关心与引导下，渐渐打开心房克服恐惧。与萤火虫交友的故事体现知恩图报，宣扬人间真善美的主题。

An An was afraid of the dark – until she met the fireflies. Under their care and guidance, An An conquers her fear and earns the friendship of the fireflies, illustrating the book’s themes of gratitude and appreciation.

Suitable For: Upper PrimaryRelevant Themes: Courage, Gratitude, FriendshipGenre: Chapter BookPublisher: Lingzi Media

当你收到一盒彩色笔，你会怎么想？科技的世界太新鲜有趣了，出生在这时代的孩子或许早就忘了简单与纯朴的彩色笔也能带来快乐。所以，不要小看一盒彩色笔的力量！

Xiao Xiao is looking forward to receiving his birthday present from Grandma – but it turns out to be just a box of coloured pencils. Soon, however, Xiao Xiao realises that this simple gift can be magical and wonderful too.

Suitable For: Middle PrimaryRelevant Themes: Imagination, Presents, ResponsibilitiesGenre: Chapter BookPublisher: Candid Creation Publishing

Tiga, Dua, Satu...Zoom!Three, Two, One...Zoom!Jumaini Ariff

Rara minat sekali pada bulan. Apabila Nyai kata Rara perlukan sebuah kapal angkasa jika mahu ke sana, dia pun terus mula menciptanya! Dapatkah Rara capai apa yang diimpikannya untuk ke bulan? Ayuh ikuti pengembaraan Rara dan Nyai!

Rara is fascinated by the moon. When Nyai tells Rara that they need a spaceship to go to the moon, Rara immediately decides to build one! Will Rara get to the moon? Follow Rara and Nyai’s journey!

Suitable For: Middle PrimaryRelevant Themes: Adventure, Innovation, Invention, Outer SpaceGenre: Picture BookPublisher: Mini Monsters

世界上最美丽的圣诞树World’s Most Beautiful Christmas Tree黄淑君Huang Shu Jun

三轮车跑得快Go Trishaw Go黄虚怀（虎威）Francis Wong Hooe Wai (Hu Wei)

活泼开朗的娜娜和缺乏自信的宁儿上芭蕾舞课，准备演出。宁儿经常怀疑自己的能力，王老师告诉她们，森林里要有高大的树木和矮小的花丛才会丰富多彩，人也一样！她们建立了自信心，发挥了自己的才能。

Na Na and Ning Er are rehearsing for a ballet performance. Ning Er often doubts her own capability, and Na Na doesn’t get to play a flower fairy. Ms Wong reminds them that a forest is more beautiful with a mixture of tall trees and low-lying flowers. Both girls learn how to find their niches.

Suitable For: Middle PrimaryRelevant Themes: Confidence, Self ImageGenre: Chapter BookPublisher: Lingzi Media

本书设定的背景是三轮车在路上漫行的1960年代。故事叙述男童小威的 “宠物” 谦谦熊竟然逃跑了，他在三轮车夫忠伯的帮助下，展开了一段温馨的旅程。

The story is set in the 1960s where trishaws roam the streets. Xiaowei’s teddy bear has escaped! Enlisting the help of Uncle Zhong, the trishaw rider, the pair travel across Chinatown looking for it.

Suitable For: Lower/ Middle PrimaryRelevant Themes: Singapore Landmarks Genre: Picture BookPublisher: Lingzi Media

Saya Seekor HarimauI Am A TigerNur-El-Hudaa Jaffar

Petom ingin menjadi seperti saudara-saudaranya yang lebih besar. Ia melompat tinggi seperti seekor harimau kuat dari India. RARRR! Ia menangkap ikan seperti seekor jaguar di Sungai Amazon. RRRRRR! Apa pula yang terjadi apabila Petom berangan-angan menjadi seekor singa?

Petom wants to be as big as the rest of her family. She wants to jump as high as the strong tigers from India. RARRR! She wants to fish as well as the jaguars from the Amazon. RARRRRR! What happens when Petom imagines that she is a tiger?

Suitable For: Lower/Middle PrimaryRelevant Themes: Animals, Imagination Genre: Picture BookPublisher: Mini Monsters

Payung Datuk AdilThe Magic UmbrellaRilla Melati Bahri

Datuk ada satu payung. Warnanya merah, berbintik-bintik putih. Ke mana sahaja Datuk pergi, dia pasti membawa payung merah berbintik putih itu. Mungkinkah payung Datuk payung ajaib? Apakah yang boleh dilakukan oleh payung itu? Ikuti Adil bersiar-siar bersama datuknya dan lihat apakah perkara-perkara ajaib yang Adil lalui bersama payung Datuk!

Datuk has an umbrella. It is red with white polka dots. Datuk brings his red polka dot umbrella wherever it goes. The umbrella might be magical! What can be done with it? Follow Adil’s journey with Datuk and see the what happens!

Suitable For: Lower PrimaryRelevant Themes: Adventure, Elderly, Kindness, Respect, Sight-seeing Genre: Picture Book Publisher: Mini Monsters

Adam Dan MimpinyaAdam dan His DreamsASAS ’50 and Darul Andalus

Adam dan Mimpinya merupakan antologi empat cerita kanak-kanak yang ditulis penulis-penulis tempatan untuk memupuk nilai-nilai moral yang positif, dan meluaskan minda serta imaginasi kanak-kanak. Cerita-cerita yang dimuatkan adalah: “Adam dan Mimpinya” oleh Hairani Asri, “Setia Pada Kawan” oleh Hafiza Talib, “Akibat Bohong” oleh Ahmad Aqmal M Isa dan “Ikutilah Resmi Lebah” oleh Shaheda Salim.

An anthology of four short stories written by local writers for children to explore positive moral values and expand their imagination. The stories include: “Adam and His Dreams” by Hairani Asri,”Loyal to Friends” by Hafiza Talib, “Consequences of Lying” by Ahmad Aqmal M Isa and “Follow The Bees’ Example” by Shaheda Salim.

Suitable For: Middle/Upper PrimaryRelevant Themes: Friendship, Honesty, Imagination, Loyalty, MoralsGenre: Short FictionPublisher: Darul Andalus

Anak Ayam Bermain Dalam HujanLittle Chick Playing In The Rain Amanah Mustafi

Musim tengkujuh telah melanda kampung tempat tinggal Anak Ayam. Setiap hari hujan turun dengan lebat. Ayam Jantan dan Ayam Betina melarang anaknya bermain di halaman. Namun, Anak Ayam terlalu ingin untuk bermain dan keluar tanpa izin ibu bapanya. Apa akan terjadi kepada Anak Ayam?

The monsoon season has hit the village where Anak Ayam lives. It rains heavily every day. Although Anak Ayam’s parents disallow Anak Ayam to play outside, that’s exactly what it does. What will happen to Anak Ayam?

Suitable For: Lower/Middle PrimaryRelevant Themes: Adventure, Friendship, Kindness, TeamworkGenre: Picture BookPublisher: Mini Monsters

Dimensions: 740mm (L) x 350mm (W) x 1680mm (H)

Material: Single and Double Wall B/ Flute (Cardboard)

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Wish to invite SingLit authors to your school? Check out these other school programmes.

Book-A-Writer is Sing Lit Station’s workshop-for-schools programme featuring a roster of Singapore’s most important writers at work today.

Book Village For Schools features a line-up of programmes put together by Ethos Books to connect schools to authors with important stories and messages.

Lingzi Media organises author visits to schools which can be arranged by contacting them directly.

The National Arts Council-Arts Education Programme (NAC-AEP) scheme seeks to provide all students with access to quality arts education programmes through their schools.

Words Go Round is the outreach programme for students, teachers and the community organised by Singapore Writers Festival.

School Programmes with SingLit Authors

Publishers’ InformationWish to discover more SingLit books? Check out these publishers.

Bubbly BooksBubbly Books is a children’s book publishing company. They also create entertaining and fun books that children can’t help but love to read.

Candid Creation Publishing LLPCandid Creation Publishing LLP is an independent English-Chinese bilingual publishing house based in Singapore, offering publishing services and workshops to authors and corporations.

City Book RoomCity Book Room is a Singapore-based independent publisher that carries fiction, poetry as well as other literary non-fiction books on history and social critiques.

Crimson EarthCrimson Earth is a publishing firm that focuses on content creation in the literary sector of Singapore, and is a supplier of Tamil educational resources and classroom supplies such as textbooks.

Darul AndalusDarul Andalus focuses on publishing and supplying books for Islamic education for pre-school, primary and secondary students, including books on educational psychology.

Epigram BooksEpigram Books is an independent publisher based in Singapore. Their catalogue includes a wide range of fiction and non-fiction books.

Ethos BooksEthos Books is an independent literary book publisher in Singapore and an imprint of Pagesetters Services Pte Ltd, a communications and design house.

Goldfish PublicationsGoldfish Publications publishes Singaporean and Malaysian Tamil writers’ books and markets them internationally.

Helang BooksHelang Books is an independent publisher based in Singapore, specialising in heritage and history books as well as children’s literature.

Landmark BooksLandmark Books is a boutique publishing house producing quality books on Asian subjects. They also provide publishing services and consultancy.

Lingzi MediaLingzi Media is a publishing and distribution company established with the aim of promoting the Chinese language in Singapore. Their clientele ranges from individuals to organisations and various education institutions. Marshall Cavendish International AsiaMarshall Cavendish is an international book publisher based in Singapore. Their catalogue includes books on fiction, non-fiction, travel, cuisine, and many more. Math Paper PressAn imprint of BooksActually, Math Paper Press is a small press publisher of poetry, new wave novellas, full-length novels, and essays. Mini MonstersMini Monsters started off as the Education Outreach arm of award-winning TV production house Dua M Pte Ltd. They aim to revive interest in the Malay language and to instil a lifelong love amongst young audiences. Pepper Dog PressPepper Dog Press LLP is a children’s book publisher. Their first picture book titled The Little Singapore Book was the only children’s title that covered all 700 years of Singapore’s history. Pustaka NasionalPustaka Nasional publishes and distributes their books to retail outlets in Singapore, Malaysia and Brunei. They also offer typesetting services in Arabic, Malay and English to corporate customers. Scholastic AsiaA publishing and distribution company that specialises in children’s books, Scholastic has created quality products and services that educate, entertain and motivate children. Straits Times PressStraits Times Press specialises in publishing across a broad spectrum of books in various categories. Their services include marketing consultancy, manuscript editing and translation. Global PublishingGlobal Publishing is an imprint of World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd. They focus on Chinese literary publications with the aim of promoting the creative works by Chinese writers and research by academics regarding Chinese literature.

மெலிஸாவும் மெலயனும்Melissa and the MerlionஅழகுநிலாAzhagunila

ம�ௌண்டிலயன் சதுரம்Kauntilya’s Squareசித்துராஜ் ப�ானராஜ்Sithuraj Ponraj

மெலிஸாவும் ராணியும் பிரியொன த�ாழிகள். பள்ளி விடுமுறை நாளன்று இருவரும் கடறகறரக்குச் மெல்கிைாரகள். அபதபாது நடக்கும் எதிரபாரா� ெம்பவத�ால் இருவரும் கவறைதயாடு வீடு திரும்புகிைாரகள். அடுத� நாள் காறையில் மெலிஸாவின் அைொரியிலிருந்து குட்டி மெையன் குதிக்கிைது. அற�க் கண்டு மெலிஸா திறகக்கிைாள். மெையன் எ�றகாக மெலிஸாறவக் காண வந்�து?

In this picture book, two good friends, Melissa and Rani spend a day at Pasir Ris beach during their school vacation and discover that Rani’s gold chain is missing. Melissa sets off in dogged pursuit to recover the chain in an adventure that sees them at MRT stations, HDB estates and sandy beaches in the east of Singapore.

Suitable For: Middle PrimaryRelevant Themes: Courage, Friendship, Singapore LandmarksGenre: Picture BookPublisher: Crimson Earth

ஆனந்த, எடிென், ஹமீது ஆகிய மூன்று நண்பரகளும் ம�ாடக்கநிறை 4ஆம் வகுபபு ொணவரகள். ஆனந்துக்கு அறிவியல் ஆராய்ச்சிகளில் ஆரவம் அதிகம். எடிெதனா கணினி ொரந்�வறறில் ஆரவம் மகாண்டவன். ஹமீது நன்கு படிக்கும் ொணவன். அவரகள் மூவரும் �ஙகள் கணி� ஆசிரியரின் திடீர ராஜினாொவிறகுப பின்னால் ஒளிந்துள்ள ெரெஙகளுக்கு அறிவியல் மூைம் பதில் த�டுகிைாரகள். அவரகள் த�டல் கலிொந்�ான் வறர அவரகறள அறைததுச் மெல்கிைது.

Primary Four student Anand’s curiosity is piqued when his relief teacher Mr. Longi abruptly goes home to Kalimantan. Anand finds out that a magician has been holding people there in thrall with a black stone called Kauntilya’s Square. Anand and friends travel to Longi’s village. With a little help from Archimedes’ buoyancy principle, Anand proves that the Kauntilya Stone is a fake and frees the village from the magician.

Suitable For: Upper PrimaryRelevant Themes: Courage, Friendship, HonestyGenre: Chapter BookPublisher: Crimson Earth

�ாணாெல ப�ான க�க�டி�ாரம்The Missing Watchபூங்காதை பெஃப்Poongothai Neff

கண்ெணியின் �ந்ற� அவளுக்கு ஒரு றகக்கடிகாரம் வாஙகிக் மகாடுக்கிைார. கண்ெணி காறையில் எழுந்து பாரக்றகயில் றகக்கடிகாரதற�க் காணவில்றை. றகக்கடிகாரம் எஙதக தபானது?

Kanmani’s father gives a lovely watch to her, but one day it disappears suddenly. Kanmani searches all through her house. Can she find it?

Suitable For: Lower PrimaryRelevant Themes: Filial Piety, Problem-solvingGenre: Picture BookPublisher: Crimson Earth

ராமுவும் மராககியும்Ramu and Rockyஜானசிராணி ைன�ால்Jensrani Thanabal

�ாகையும் �ைகையும்The Rock and The Birdசியூ சியா ஷாவ் பெய்Chew Chia Shao Wei Translated by Prema Govin ப�ாழிப�யர்ப்பு: பி்ர�ா ்காவிந்த்

மராக்கி ராமுவின் மெல்ைப பிராணி. ராமுவும் மராக்கியும் ஜூதராங வட்டாரததில் தெரந்து விறளயாடினால் ரகறளயாகிவிடும். ஆனால் சுட்டியான ராமுறவ எல்ைாருக்கும் பிடிக்கும். உஙகளுக்கும் கூட.

Written by Jensrani Thangavel, a retired teacher, the story revolves around the cherubic five-year-old Ramu and his pet beagle Rocky who get involved in antics and adventures in the Jurong neighbourhood. Presented as five short chapters, each chronicles a story built on human values.

Suitable For: Lower PrimaryRelevant Themes: Empathy, Friendship, KindnessGenre: Picture BookPublisher: Crimson Earth

கடதைாரொக இருந்� ஒரு பாறை அறெதியாக மவயிலின் க�க�பறப ரசிததுக் மகாண்டிருந்�து. எஙகிருந்த�ா வந்� பைறவ அ�றகு இறடயூைாக அறெந்�து. மு�லில் பைறவயிடம் கடிந்�மகாண்ட பாறை பிைகு அ�னுடன் உறரயாடத ம�ாடஙகுகிைது. பாறைக்கும் பைறவக்கும் இறடதய கனிந்� அரிய சிதநகம் நிறைததிருக்குொ?

There once was a rock which stood old and alone for a long time. Then a noisy, annoying bird came to rest on the rock. The two begin a friendship that evolved and changed over many years. When the bird did not return one day, the rock’s world returned to what it once was, though he will never forget the memories he had with his friend.

Suitable For: Upper PrimaryRelevant Themes: Friendship, Growing Up, Perseverance, TimeGenre: FictionPublisher: Crimson Earth

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The Mango TreeHidayah Amin

The Amazing SarongQuek Hong Shin

Isn’t a sarong just a big piece of cloth? What’s so amazing about it? Nora and Adi are about to go to the beach when their mother takes off her baby sling and hands it to them. They discover that there is more to the sarong than meets the eye. Join Nora and Adi as they discover what the sarong can do.

Suitable For: Middle PrimaryRelevant Themes: Adventure, Friendship, ImaginationGenre: AdventurePublisher: Epigram BooksSample Chapters: https://bit.ly/2GEC3wA

Everything has a story, even the knotted tree. Besides bearing fruits and providing shade, what is so unique about the mango tree? The Mango Tree is a touching story about family relationships, appreciation for nature, and having a rooted sense of identity that transcends time and space.

Suitable For: Middle PrimaryRelevant Themes: Family, Human Migration, Identity, Local HeritageGenre: FictionPublisher: Helang Books

SampanChua Hui Ying

Chua Hui Ying grew up in a house with a garden full of tropical fruit trees. Nature brought much joy to her childhood. It is her hope that Sampan, in its own small way, introduces nature to children and stirs up their imaginations as well.

Suitable For: Middle PrimaryRelevant Themes: Identity, Imagination, Nature, Sense of SelfGenre: FictionPublisher: Ethos BooksSample Chapters: https://bit.ly/2EoBFfk

Tiny Feet, Tiny ShoesAdeline Foo

Grandma was only six when a silk cotton seed was planted in a garden. She returned to bury something in the same garden later, marking the spot with an X. Many, many years afterwards, she returned again, staring in awe at a giant cotton tree! But she couldn’t find the X. She searched hard, desperate to reconnect with memories of a childhood in China.

Suitable For: Middle PrimaryRelevant Themes: Being Hardworking, Family, Overcoming AdversityGenre: FictionPublisher: Scholastic Asia

Secrets of SingaporeLesley-Anne and Monica Lim

Danger Dan and Gadget Girl uncover the nation’s past, from Sang Nila Utama in 1299 to independence in 1965. But wait, there’s more! They also investigate intriguing areas seldom found in your history books (shhhh!), like cinemas, airports, sports and of course, food!

Suitable For: Upper PrimaryRelevant Themes: Culture, National Identity, Singapore’s HistoryGenre: Creative Adventure, Non-FictionPublisher: Epigram BooksSample Chapters: https://bit.ly/2JpGWqG

The House on Palmer RoadSim Ee Waun

It is 1930s Singapore and war is raging in China and Europe. But for eight-year-old Sing and her nine brothers and sisters, life is carefree and fun at their wooden house in Palmer Road. Join them as they go frog hunting, escape fierce guard geese, visit a ‘coolie room’, and head off on other exciting adventures in pre-war colonial Singapore.

Suitable For: Middle/Upper PrimaryRelevant Themes: Adventure, Family, History, Local Places, WarGenre: FictionPublisher: Pepper Dog Press

OneTan Ter Cheah

Based on a true story of grit and courage, Tessie has lost a leg to a bad, cancer. She can no longer play her favourite games with her friends. Strangers keep staring because she looks different. Tessie is tired of being strong and brave. Discover how Tessie copes with the loss of her leg and learns to laugh again.

Suitable For: Middle/Upper PrimaryRelevant Themes: Courage, Empathy, People With Disabilities Genre: Creative Non-Fiction, Self-HelpPublisher: Bubbly BooksSample Chapters: https://bit.ly/2Iy8SHE

Tokoyo: The Tomb of the Sea SerpentCatherine Khoo

Tokoyo grew up in a small fishing village as the daughter of a samurai. When her father is banished to the Oki Islands by his warlord, Tokoyo is left behind. Through the strength of her love for her father, Tokoyo gives up everything she owns to find him.

Suitable For: Middle PrimaryRelevant Themes: Courage, Family, Perserverance Genre: MythPublisher: Epigram BooksSample Chapters: https://bit.ly/2HbL4tP

Ellie Belly: Follow that Bird!Eliza Teoh

Ellie Belly is a spirited seven-year-old who has a big secret. She can talk to animals! One day, she found a sunbird crying for help. It is in big, big trouble! Together with her best friend Cammy, Ellie sets out to help Sunbird and save the day.

Suitable For: Middle PrimaryRelevant Themes: Adventure, Animals, FriendshipGenre: FictionPublisher: Bubbly BooksSample Chapters: https://bit.ly/2GCAk6H

Fossil Finders 3: Triassic TroubleAndy Chua

Armed with a magical watch from Norus, the guardian of the prehistoric exhibit at the Singapore Science Museum, Samuel and Anna get transported back to the time of the dinosaurs. However, Samuel is hiding a dangerous secret: there is a real, live triceratops that has hatched in his room.

Suitable For: Middle PrimaryRelevant Themes: Adventure, Curiosity, Friendship, PetsGenre: Science FictionPublisher: Bubbly Books

The Boy in the Whale Suit Marie Toh

Meet Kai, a boy next door like any other – except he is always in a whale suit. He doesn’t seem to fit in anywhere, and strangely, nobody seems to notice him either. But Kai is not sad or lonely. Perhaps his world is a unique and colourful one that only few can see.

Suitable For: Lower PrimaryRelevant Themes: Growing Up, Identity, Sense of Self Genre: FictionPublisher: Epigram BooksSample Chapters: https://bit.ly/2GEpNvN

The Book That Was Handed Down Yixian Quek

Ping is always getting her older brother Ming’s old toys, shirts and books. They are out of shape, out of style, and mostly she just wants to get them out of sight! But hand-me-downs are inevitable for younger children in a family, and Ping finds out that some things are better shared.

Suitable For: Lower PrimaryRelevant Themes: Books, Family, SharingGenre: FictionPublisher: Straits Times Press

The Island in the Caldera Lin Xueling

Min Rui and Chloe are on a perilous journey home through the strange lands of The Island in the Caldera. The two sisters face ferocious tree dragons, stinky giants, hunger and tiredness, and still manage to survive. Along the way, they help a precocious talking cat and read lots of books.

Suitable For: Upper PrimaryRelevant Themes: Adventure, Family, History, MythGenre: FantasyPublisher: Math Paper Press

The Rock and The BirdChew Chia Shao Wei

The Travel Dairy of Amos Lee:Quokking in Australia!Adeline Foo

Amos, Alvin and Anthony reunite with Jolin and Sheila in Perth. A childish quest to eat the biggest emu eggs becomes a quarrel, with Amos fleeing from his friends and coming across a quokka. The news of Amos and his friends torturing a captive quokka go viral on social media and they might be deported from Australia!

Suitable For: Upper PrimaryRelevant Themes: Animals, Friendship, NatureGenre: Adventure, TravelPublisher: Epigram BooksSample Chapters: https://bit.ly/2GBBFPh

Sherlock Sam’s Orange ShortsA. J. Low

Percy and Pam:Trouble at the Prata ShopRuth Wan

Percy enjoys nothing more than a prata breakfast with his best friend Pam.When Percy and Pam find the owner of Ramasamy’s Prata in despair over a theft, the brave duo set out to catch the robber. But can a hungry polar bear surrounded by the delicious smells of nearby restaurants stay focused on the mission?

Suitable For: Middle PrimaryRelevant Themes: Food, FriendshipGenre: Fiction, Illustrated BookPublisher: Epigram BooksSample Chapters: https://bit.ly/2q9jZ3l

Karung Guni BoyLorraine Tan

Mountain of FireRadhika Puri

11-year-old Fitri and her brother Agus watch as Mount Merapi, a volcano near their village, comes to life. As the village prepares to flee, Fitri and Agus stumble upon a cave. They must find a way to unearth its secrets before the volcano erupts.

Suitable For: Middle PrimaryRelevant Themes: Adventure, Community, Courage, FamilyGenre: AdventurePublisher: Bubbly BooksSample Chapters: https://bit.ly/2GZ5etm

Night in the GardensJ H Low

Mei is afraid of the dark and unable to sleep. To help her overcome her fear, Adventurous Andy whisks her off on a magical tour of the city at night. Children will enjoy this fun rhyming story as they discover the beauty of Singapore’s skyline after dark.

Suitable For: Middle PrimaryRelevant Themes: Culture, Food, National Identity and NatureGenre: Adventure, FictionPublisher: Marshall Cavendish International Asia

There once was a rock which stood old and alone for a long time. Then a noisy, annoying bird came to rest on the rock. The two begin a friendship that evolved and changed over many years. When the bird did not return one day, the rock’s world returned to what it once was.

Suitable For: Upper PrimaryRelevant Themes: Friendship, Growing Up, Perseverance, TimeGenre: FictionPublisher: Epigram BooksSample Chapters: https://bit.ly/2q8uinZ

This special collection of short stories gives a glimpse into the alternative realities introduced in Sherlock Sam and the Quantum Pair in Queenstown, where different versions of the gang throughout time and space exist, from Õnãy-359 to the town of Tumbleweed.

Suitable For: Upper PrimaryRelevant Themes: Curiosity, Friendship, Good over Evil, Teamwork, VictoryGenre: MysteryPublisher: Epigram BooksSample Chapters: https://bit.ly/2qaIufp

Ming loves to create fanciful inventions, but doesn’t have the money to. The sound of the Karung Guni man’s horn gives him an idea: he will become a Karung Guni boy, and make his inventions out of discarded things!

Suitable For: Middle PrimaryRelevant Themes: Compassion, Innovation Genre: FictionPublisher: Epigram BooksSample Chapters: https://bit.ly/2GBeMHD

Official Bookstore

An initiative by

• Each school will be gifted up to 15 SingLit books across four languages – English, Chinese, Malay and Tamil.

• Schools are given the choice to select their 15 books from this curated list.

• Limited complimentary book stands and Meet-the-Author sessions are available to schools that choose to receive the SingLit Book Gift.

May Tan,Director, Literary Arts

Frequently Asked Questions

How To Receive The Gift

About The GiftHow many books may I select for the SingLit Book Gift?Each school may select a maximum of 15 books from this curated list. These 15 books may include books across all four languages, as well as multiple copies of the same title(s).

How do I know if my selection of books for the gift is confirmed? Can I change or cancel my selection after it has been confirmed?Our official bookstore, Closetful of Books, will email you to confirm your book selection within five working days. If you wish to change or cancel your book selection after this confirmation, please inform Closetful of Books of your final selection within three working days from the date of the confirmation email. No further changes will be processed after this.

How can I receive the complimentary limited edition book display stand?There are 100 complimentary book display stands available for Primary and Secondary schools upon their confirmation of book selections with Closetful of Books. The stands will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. You will be notified in the confirmation email from Closetful of Books if you will be receiving the book display stand.

I would like to book an author for the complimentary Meet-the-Author session. Which authors are available? You can choose any author of the 15 books you have selected. Please indicate your author preferences on the order form. Closetful of Books will inform you of author availability.

How many students can the Meet-the-Author sessions accommodate?The recommended audience size is between 30 and 100 students.

Will there be book sales and signing at these sessions? Yes, Closetful of Books will arrange for a book sale to accompany the invited author once you have a confirmed booking.

Step 1: Identify the book(s) that you wish to receive from this curated list, including the number of copies you require for each book.

Step 2: Indicate your choice of the 15 books in the order form.

Step 3: If you would like a complimentary book display stand, please indicate your request on the order form. As there are limited stands available, please note that the stands are provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

Step 4: If you would like to book a complimentary Meet-the-Author session, please indicate your interest on the order form as well. As there are limited booking slots available, you are encouraged to register your interest early to avoid disappointment. Please note that each school is limited to one Meet-the-Author session.

Step 5: Submit your order form to Closetful of Books via email at denise@closetfulofbooks.com by 29 June 2018.

Step 6: Closetful of Books will be in touch with you to confirm your selection within five working days.

Singapore literature, affectionately known as SingLit, are stories about us, by us. SingLit captures our experiences, aspirations, cultures – in short, our lives. As Singapore identities evolve, our stories continue to remain important. They transform readers by exposing them to history, values and new perspectives. They help readers traverse the past, present and future and help awaken young readers to their own potential in doing so.

Read Our World: SingLit Book Gift For Schools 2018 aims to cultivate a love for SingLit in young readers. We have curated a list of books across genres, forms, themes and languages that we hope will complement your school’s existing reading resources, while catering to different reading competencies and interests. To help bring these words to life, we have limited Meet-the-Author sessions available for booking, and complimentary book display stands to help schools showcase the books.

We want to support teachers as they introduce students to the diverse stories and experiences of our world. These stories should serve as a shared experience and a part of the childhood of every young Singaporean. We are proud of our home-grown literature, and we hope you and your students will enjoy what SingLit has to offer too.

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