Enjoy lively storytelling sessions by beloved authors, be among the first to discover exciting new titles at our book launches, and let your imagination run wild at our hands-on craft workshops. From interactive performances to illustrator meet-and-greets and themed activity corners, there’s something magical for readers and creators of all ages. Come for the books, stay for the fun!
Friday (20 june)
sly the fly
4:00 PM – 5.00 PM @ Campus 2 #02-04
Author(s): R.S. Robbie
Publisher: Epigram Books
Join Sly the Fly on a mischievous adventure as he spreads the flu all over town. From buzzing bees to singing bears, no one is safe from his whirlwind of sneezes.
A playful, rhyming tale about germs and good manners.
Nasi lemak emak
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM @ Campus 2 #02-04
Author(s): Penulis Elda Zarifah
Publisher: Pustaka Islamiyah Pte Ltd
Hana dan Aida harus ke pasar untuk membeli bahan-bahan nasi emak. Hana risau sebab dia takut tersalah cakap kepada penjualpenjual.
Masalah Hana bertambah apabila dia hilang senarai bahan yang hendak dibeli!
SATURDAY (21 JUNE)
Ye Ye & Singapore National Anthem
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM @ Campus 2 Foyer
Author(s): Pauline Loh
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing
Ye Ye sniffs and sobs when he sings the Singapore Anthem. He is worried that Boy Boy does not appreciate how special and how important the words are. But do both of them have the same understanding of the Anthem?
lily’s magic pockets
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM @ Campus 2 Foyer
Author(s): Linda Yew
Publisher: Pepper Dog Press
Lily loves to explore her neighbourhood, brimming with treasures waiting to be discovered and collected. From lost keys and homeless marbles to glittering feathers from golden birds, Lily keeps them safe in the pretty pockets that her grandmother, Popo sews for her. To Lily, they are precious – all infused with
stories that make people happy. You see, Lily’s neighbourhood is magical, but only Lily can see it……
DUNG, DUNG, DUNG, DUNG!
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM @ Campus 2 Foyer
Author(s): Emily Lim-Leh & Pauline Loh
Publisher: Graceworks Pte Ltd
Indoors-bound Ernest Lee has been paired up with his nature-loving classmate Coral Ling for a science project. Can Ernest look past the poop to see the dung beetles for what they are? Join the Earthkeepers in discovering the wonders of the little dung beetle and its big job in the forest!
The amazing sarong
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM @ Campus 2 Foyer
Author(s): Quek Hong Shin
Publisher: Epigram Books
Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the publication of The Amazing Sarong. Author and illustrator Quek Hong Shin will talk about the first picture book he created. He will share how the book led to creation of the heritage series of books, the opportunities it brought, as well as his journey as a picture book creator in the past decade.
Mikaela kong : champion of the realms
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM @ Campus 2 Foyer
Author(s): Vivian Teo
Publisher: Epigram Books
Mikaela Kong is running out of time to save the world.
Training has sharpened Mikaela’s skills, but every hour spent wielding her iron cudgel pulls her further away from her K-pop dream. As pressure mounts and Mikaela struggles with her commitments, Yan Wang, the King of the Underworld, offers her a deal—an alliance that could save the Realms and help her reclaim her shot at stardom. Now, Mikaela must choose: join forces with a power that could tip the balance, or risk everything, including her dream.
SUNDAY (22 JUNE)
Draw with Kaoru: Step-by-Step Candy Character Illustration
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM @ Campus 2 Foyer
Author(s): Kaoru
Publisher: Kadokawa Gempak Starz (S) Pte Ltd
In this interactive drawing workshop, guided by our cartoonist Kaoru using digital drawing tools on stage, kids will learn how to draw the main characters from the Candy series.
Children should bring their own drawing tools such as pencils, erasers, and more or they can draw using a tablet.
Register for the event here!
Flying Cart Adventures at
WONDERLAND AMUSEMENT PARK SPINNING IN A CUP
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM @ Campus 2 Foyer
Presented by: Child Ed
Whoosh … ! Off we go on a magical Flying Cart Adventure with Ming Ming and his Por Por. Be part of the narrative as Por Por relive the experience in the colourful Wonderland Amusement Park, back in 1970’s! Get ready to pretend you’re on exciting rides and learn about nostalgic games and food from this imaginative, interactive, and movement-based storytelling session designed for children aged 5 to 9.
TWISTED TEMASEK
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM @ Campus 2 Foyer
Author(s): Ng Yi-Sheng
Publisher: Epigram Books
Everyone knows the story of Sang Nila Utama… but do they know that his wife liked to make sea worm salad? In this talk, author Ng Yi-Sheng will explain the inspiration and processes behind creating his first children’s book, “Twisted Temasek”, exploring Singapore’s precolonial history, with a focus on the gross, silly and violent bits of the past. In doing so, he will explain the value of connecting with local heritage, and the importance of making history accessible by approaching it not with a moralistic agenda, but a fun-loving, mischievous perspective. This talk will also include storytelling for younger audience members.
Embracing Diversity: Millie Lightens Up
2:30 AM – 3:30 PM @ Campus 2 Foyer
Author(s): Mabelle H.L. Yeo
Publisher: Armour Publishing Pte Ltd
Embracing Diversity is a series that aims to inspire readers to bridge divides through universal values, harness our diversity for the common good and tap on shared experiences—even our differences—to strengthen trust and resilience in different communities and encourage personal confidence.
Satay!
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM @ Campus 2 Foyer
Author(s): Far’ain Jaafar
Publisher:
A pair of twins, Syira and Sufi, go to the hawker centre with their mother and grandfather. The twins are excited to try all the different hawker foods, especially satay!
Join Far’ain Jaafar and Hazami Hamidon for an engaging read-aloud and draw-along session featuring their delicious story, Satay! Bring a pen, pencil, markers or crayons and enjoy the fun and creative experience!
Singapore Children's Book Festival 