A modern Singapore children’s classic, The Little Singapore Book is a fun-filled romp through Singapore’s 700 years of history, packed in four beautifully, richly illustrated chapters. It offers young readers a simplified history of Singapore from the 14th century to the present day, then brings them on a whirlwind tour of the historical districts of Singapore. Flitting from past to present, it reveals the fascinating origins of neighbourhoods such as Chinatown and Little India, and how they have changed. For instance, did you know that Serangoon was once cattle farmland? Or that there was a real fort that once stood at Fort Road? This is followed by the final chapter about life in Singapore, and what Singaporeans are all about, from the rich colourful language called ‘Singlish’ to the people’s collective love for food. Sprinkled within are also activities for kids, from walking routes to games and quizzes, and sidebars of fun facts to pique children’s interest. First published in 2015, this new edition comes with updated illustrations and information. It is a firm favourite among children, and a choice pick among teachers and parents. Last year, The Little Singapore Book was listed in the IFLA World Through Picture Books as one of the top 10 children’s picture books of Singapore. The IFLA World Through Picture Books is an annotated list of recommended picture books compiled and endorsed by librarians from around the world. Criteria for making this list include being able to “stand the test of time” and demonstrating excellence in publishing. A beautiful introduction to Singapore’s history and culture for little children and a must in all school libraries.
Authors:
Sim Ee Waun has been a food and travel journalist for almost 30 years and was editor of various lifestyle magazines. As a children’s book author and history enthusiast, she writes mainly historical books including We Shall Remember and has co-authored The House on Palmer Road and The House on Silat Road. She teaches part-time at a university in Singapore and volunteers as a docent at the Former Ford Factory Museum.
Joyceline See Tully has worked in publishing for the past 25 years, first as a journalist and magazine editor, and now as a children’s books author. Her latest book is Tiger Tales: Almost True Animal Stories from Old Singapore, a collection of stories inspired by real events. These days, she juggles her time between a full-time job in publishing, parenting a young child and working on her next children’s book.
Illustrator:
Chloe Chang received her first art commission at the age of 9. Since then, she has illustrated over a dozen books with local and international publishers, most notably Tiger Tales: Almost True Stories from Old Singapore and Jack is Curious book series. She was the lead character designer for the Mediacorp animated series “Lil Wild”
* Bigger and better new edition!
* Beautifully detailed illustrations, information, expanded pagination.
* Contains more fascinating content about Singapore, including amazing little-known stories, places of interest, maps, fun facts and activities.
* Richly detailed and historically accurate, full colour illustrations encourage exploration and conversation between young readers and grown-ups.
* Good for read-aloud sessions.
* Strong social media campaign.
* Author is available for events and talks.
