saturday (22 june)
Charlie the sweeper
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM @ Campus 2 Foyer
Author(s): Sarah Ang
Publisher: Epigram Books
Meet Charlie, a cheerful sand crab who delights in sweeping the beach. But when he encounters extraordinary creatures like a vaulting conch snail, a travelling sea krait and a nesting hawksbill turtle, he begins to doubt his self-worth. Fortunately, a friendly tern arrives to help him discover his unique qualities.
A heartwarming tale about self-discovery and empowerment.
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the abcs of loving nature
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM @ Campus 2 Foyer
Author(s): Yokie Chew
Publisher: Epigram Books
Nurture young minds to be nature’s guardians with this ABC picture book. Children who are taught to respect the world they live in will learn to take care of it well. From “A for Appreciate” to “Z for Zealous”, readers are introduced to attitudes, actions and values in rhyming verses to help them develop an understanding and appreciation for their natural and urban environments.
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classroom critters 2: birds let loose
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM @ Campus 2 Foyer
Author(s): Maureen Yeo
Publisher: Epigram Books
Hornbill’s dream of perfect grades are dashed with the arrival of Vulture.
Hornbill has been home-schooled all her life, until now. It‘s her first year at Primary Rainforest School, and with the arrival of migratory birds, she is even more out of her depth. Amid all the high-flyers, will Hornbill soar or stumble in this feather-ruffling adventure?
The second in the Classroom Critters series, Birds Let Loose! explores the wonderful world of our feathery folk. This graphic novel is a fun-filled romp with facts about local and migratory birds galore.
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shelby and mona
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM @ Campus 2 Foyer
Author(s): Janice Khoo
Publisher: Epigram Books
Join Shelby the snail and Mona, an emerging butterfly, as their friendship reaches new heights. Shelby excitedly observes Mona’s transformation from a chrysalis to a butterfly while fondly sharing memories of their friendship. When Mona takes flight, Shelby longs to be with her. Thanks to a caring gardener, Shelby reunites with his best friend.
A wonderfully illustrated book about remarkable transformations and enduring companionship.
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XIANg DU BAO GRADED READERS LEVEL 3-6
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM @ Campus 2 Foyer
Author(s): Sin Joo Ee
Publisher: Child Ed
32 graded readers for children aged 7-10, supported by the Lee Kuan Yew Fund for Bilingualism, written by Associate Professor Sin Joo Ee, Head of the Master and Bachelor of Early Childhood Education Chinese Language Programmes in SUSS.
Dr Sin’s key approach to literacy infuses aesthetics of Chinese literature in its unique writing style, to foster the joy of reading and the appreciation of the Chinese Language. Stories are relatable, evolving around children’s everyday experiences about endearing family relationships and pals. Each level consists of 8 vibrantly illustrated readers carefully graded by vocabulary and word count to suit the reading ability and developmental stage for Primary 1 to 4 school children.
lyna lankylegs and the bright hill gang: raining coconuts
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM @ Campus 2 Foyer
Author(s): Linda Locke
Publisher: Epigram Books
Lyna Lankylegs is up to no good, as usual.
From experienced children’s writer Linda Locke comes a new series inspired by her own childhood in 1950s Singapore. Adventure is just around the corner as Lyna Lankylegs and her rag tag gang of boys traverse around their beloved estate and beyond, getting up to all sorts of trouble along the way. In Raining Coconuts, Lyna and the Bright Hill Gang blaze through the jungle, chasing after crazy catfish and facing off spitting cobras.
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SUNDAY (23 jUNE)
the magical time capsule
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM @ Campus 2 Foyer
Author(s): Carmee Lim
Publisher: Ethos Books
Two children from a different galaxy forge ties with a child from Earth. A magical time capsule moves them through the 1940s to modern Singapore, and they learn about the different school systems. Two factoid pages trace Singapore’s educational developments with broad strokes from pre-independence to the present day. The four different anthems sung by students in each period can also be heard when the QR codes are scanned.
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