Book Series

Shall I take a bite? – Ho Lee-Ling

Durians, some love them, and some absolutely do not like them. This book details the thoughts and feelings of a boy who is hesitant and resistant to having a taste of the King of fruits, as he does not like the smell and appearance of the fruit. Shall I take a bite? is one of the books commissioned to support MOE’s learning disposition for preschool children and teaches valuable lessons of reflectiveness and learning from experiences.

Pura the cat – Tan Soon Meng

A book on courage and friendship, featuring Pura and his friends, who are stray cats living at Boat Quay, by the Singapore river. Pura meets with trouble and his friends work together to rescue him. The story also reveals that Pura is a special Singapura breed. Children will find the subjects in this story familiar and relatable as loitering stray cats are common sights in Singapore.

Lost in the Gardens – J.H. Low

Mei has waited for a long time to visit Gardens by the Bay! When she finally has the chance to visit, she wanders off and got lost. Feeling lost and afraid, she meets Wise Wee the bear. Together, they search for her mum and go on an adventure around the Gardens.

The Little Singapore Book – Sim EE Wuan & Joyceline See Tully

Telling the story of Singapore and its people, from when Singapore was an old kingdom known as Temasek, till it’s present day. This book talks about the Samsui Women, cattle farmers and shares how popular neighbourhoods like Chinatown and Kampong Glam came about.

The Birthday Party – Linda Gan

A boy cycling around East Coast Park and receives a mysterious invitation to a birthday party. Little did him know, he was on his way to celebrate Singapore’s fiftieth birthday. He began a journey around the famous local landmarks in Singapore and meets friends along the way that are of different ability and race. Join them as they ride along the seafront in search of the party. This book celebrates Singapore’s well known landmarks that has brought her to great heights.

The Fearless Twins and The Magical Kaleido: A Narrow Escape – Shekinah Linn

Toby, Tammy and along with their uncle Al takes a trip through a magical device, and got sent back to 1935 Singapore. All three of them explores Singapore’s most prominent buildings and streets. During their journey, they encounter adventures and mysteries. Will they solve the spinning clock tower and will they escape time and get back home? This book is filled with fun and enthralling stories of friendship, courage and fantasy in the backdrop of Singapore.

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Timmy & Tammy Series - Ruth Wan-Lau

Timmy and Tammy, a pair of siblings, goes on different adventures, from visiting Changi Airport, attending the National Day Parade, to talking to their grandpa about war. These well-known and well-loved Timmy and Tammy books are part of the “Let Me Read!” series and consist of books written in 4 different difficulty levels which are suitable for emergent to confident readers.

Maddie Makes Friends & Maddie’s New Neighbours - Ho Lee-Ling

Two simple and heartfelt stories about making friends and being a good neighbour, children learn valuable lessons about being friendly, considerate and caring to people in the neighbourhood. A Housing and Development Board (HDB) initiative, the two books are set in Singapore’s typical housing, a HDB flat, depicting scenes familiar to many children such as along the corridor and the void deck.

Stacey and the Museums Series - Lianne Ong

Stacey visits the various museums in Singapore, such as the National Museum, Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum and the Peranakan Museum. In this series of books, learn more about the culture and history of Singapore as you follow Stacey on her magical adventures in the museums. Depicting actual museum settings and exhibits, this series are a fun read before and after bringing your child to one of Singapore’s museums!

Sam, Sebbie and Di-Di-Di Series - David Seow

The siblings, Sam, Sebbie and Di-Di-Di, embark on adventures to explore the wonders of various attractions of Singapore such as the S.E.A Aquarium, Night Safari and Gardens by the Bay. Other titles include “Sebbie’s First Day of School” and “The Lion Dance”, experiences that are close to the heart of young children.

Sasha in Singapore Series – Shamini Flint

Join Sasha as she visits a host of tourist attractions in Singapore such as Jurong Bird Park, Zoological Gardens and Botanical Gardens. The series is educational and fun for children to read as it features people, sights and even sounds that children will find interest or are able to relate to. Read these books with children, before and after a trip to one of these places, and have a good time pointing out and relating to the sights and experiences shared in the stories!

Bo Bo and Cha Cha Series – Jason Erik Lundberg

This series follows the adventures and new experiences of two pandas, named Bo Bo and Cha Cha, after moving to Singapore! In the series, Bo Bo and Cha Cha toured Singapore, celebrated Chinese New Year, learned how to make Rojak, a famous hawker dish in Singapore and even helped a lost child in the Zoo. Children will fall in love with the characters and also be able to relate to the people, places and experiences presented in this series.

Jayden and Janelle Series by Seema Dadlani-Ramchand & Harsha Dadlani-Dhalani

Join Jayden and his younger sister, Janelle, in their fun and uniquely Singapore experiences such as celebrating National Day, riding a Public Bus and visiting the Hawker Centre. Depicting the various races of Singapore, the series comprises of 6 titles that features familiar sights such as the HDB estate and hawker centre, and uses colloquial terms such as “uncle” and “aunty”.

Cody Series - Singapore Ministry of the environment and water resource

As part of the Sustainable Singapore Blueprint Initiative, a series of books, featuring Cody, discusses issues of caring for the environment and being a green citizen. The eco-adventure stories include titles like “Give us a break Cody” and “Cody and the Food Monsters”, where voices are given to non-animate objects such as electrical appliances, food and nature. A fun and interesting read for young readers about responsible actions we can take for the earth.

The Amazing Sarong – Quek Hong Shin

Adi and Nora, a pair of Malay siblings go to the beach with their mother and baby brother. Their mum takes off the sarong she uses as a baby sling and hands it to them. Join Adi and Nora as they discover what unexpected fun, joy and new encounters the sarong, a traditional and common cloth Malays in Singapore use, can bring.

Jack and Jill at Bukit Timah Hill – Gwen Lee

“It’s raining, it’s pouring. The monsoon is coming.” A nursery rhyme book with a Singapore twist- featuring places like the Bukit Timah Hill and Chek Jawa, food like ice kachang and kueh tutu, and experiences of Singapore like the monsoon season. The book is a witty blend of well-loved rhymes with a local flavour sure to leave children in bouts of laughter.

Karung Guni Boy – Lorraine Tan and Eric Wong

Ming enjoys making things. However, he does not have enough materials to create his inventions. One day, he hears the “Beep, Beep, Beep” of a horn and found out that it was the Karang Guni man and he then learn about his job. Ming then began to take an interest in making something out of unwanted things. He went around asking his neighbours for unwanted things and they were very happy to help. Ming, having a plan in mind and tools in hands, surprised everyone with a wonderful creation that everyone could use.

Little Red in the Hood – Glen Goei

Written with a humorous twist and flavoured with the Singaporean flavour, Little Red in the Hood is adapted from an all-time children classic, The Little Red Riding Hood. In the story, Little Red falls sick and her kickboxing Grandma Rambo is sent to take care of her. Uh oh! Grandma Rambo goes to the wrong flat, guess who she meets? The story is set in Singapore’s HDB estate and features experiences such as buying groceries from NTUC Fairprice, children will not only find this book a fun and enjoyable read, they will also be able to relate to the familiar settings and experiences.

Farrer Park – Ann Peters

In this book, the author shares her stories of living in and growing up in the Farrer Park neighbourhood. Beautiful memories, written into a collection of rhymes include stories of “The Ice Ball Man”, “The Chee Cheong Fun Woman”, “Tekka Market” and “Katong Park”. The book gives children a glimpse into the past and can spark discussions with children about how things used to be in Singapore.

There was a Peranakan Woman Who Lived in a Shoe – Gwen Lee

“Pat-a-kueh, pat-a-kueh, hawker aunt. Steam me a kueh, don’t say that you can’t.” A nursery rhyme with a Singapore twist, featuring traditional food, local places and festivals of different cultures in Singapore. The book is a witty blend of well-loved rhymes with a local flavour, sure to leave children in bouts of laughter.

Goh Bee Lock and the Three Boars – KF Seetoh and Gavin Goo

Goh Bee Lock and the Three Boars offers a whole new look, with a local flavour, on the classic tale Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Goh Bee Lock found a small house which was empty and decided to make herself at home, but then the three boars returned. What will happen to Goh Bee Lock? This book cleverly included elements of Singapore, such as food like “bak kut teh” and “satay” and is sure to be a fun and enjoyable read for both adults and children.

Playtime with Ye Ye – Pauline Loh

Ye Ye reminisces about immigrating to Singapore, the Japanese occupation and Singapore gaining independence. His grandson loved Ye Ye’s “history lessons”, because Ye Ye never does it in a boring way, he always finds interesting ways to share his experiences and Singapore’s history with his grandson. This book not only serves as a reminder that children should spend time with their grandparents, but also tells us that grandparents have much to offer from their knowledge and experiences.