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Discover wonderful works of modern Southeast Asian art by forming
different shapes with a handy tangram. Play along with Cindy and
her family or take your tangram with you on your own day at the
Gallery!
Especially for fans of love stories comes a collection written by
established and new authors. This anthology is partly inspired by
true stories and partly by well-known epic tales. A young woman of
Peranakan descent in Singapore, a Malayalee woman thousands of
miles away from Singapore at the brink of WWII and an interracial
couple in current times, all face a similar predicament - Do they
break free from conventions and follow their beckoning hearts? A
young man with no future nor prospects pines for his one true love
in his kampong, a May-December couple's plans for their second
chance is threatened, a young impressionable woman falls for a
man-child - Will fate give them a helping hand? What if
Cinderella's evil stepmother had loved her? What if the hundred
nights of pursuit of the 10th-century Japanese court lady Ono
Komachi took place in Singapore? What if a single decision, one
moment or an unspoken wish changed your life forever?
What would you tell your father if you wrote him a letter? Perhaps
what you have always wanted to say, but never could. Perhaps things
you would like to thank him for, but never had the chance to. Or
perhaps sort out disagreements you wished had been resolved more
amicably. Heartfelt and moving and full of vignettes about their
growing up years, these letters by our contributors show us the
pivotal role the father figure plays in their children's lives.
Contributors include: Margaret Thomas, Sadie-Jane Alexis Nunis,
Christina Thé, Louis Tang, Alvin Tan, David Kwee, Hoh Chung Shih,
Wong Ting Hway, Chee Soo Lian, Natalie Ng, Charmaine Leung, Crispin
Rodrigues, Jacintha Abisheganaden, Kelvin Tan, Usha Pillai, Andrew
Koh, Patrick Sagaram, Loh Guan Liang, Sarah Voon, Koh Jee Leong
Inspired by the author's cat, A Noisy Day for Meow Meow is about a
particularly noisy day in the life of Meow Meow. Through expressive
drawings, a funny story told in rhymes that mimic the sounds of
everyday objects, it teaches young readers how to identify
different sounds around the house. This is the second in a series
of three books by award-winning poet Felix Cheong that teaches
children everyday concepts. The first book, A Busy Day for Meow
Meow, relates time to everyday activities like play and meals. The
third book A Playful Day for Meow Meow, teaches children how to use
prepositions to describe movement.
Many songs and stories have been written about how important
mothers are to their children. But what story would you tell if you
put pen to paper? Perhaps things you had learned from her that made
you who you are today. Perhaps express your gratitude for the
sacrifices she had made for you. Or perhaps matters left unresolved
that have since become a thorn in your relationship. Insightful and
heart-wrenching, packed with poignant anecdotes. These letters
testify to the nurturing love that mothers have for their children.
In this collection of mini-essays edited by award-winning author
Felix Cheong, sons and daughters write letters to their mother
about their relationships and articulate what has often not been
expressed. Contributors include: Yeow Kai Chai, Gwee Li Sui, Wahid
Al Mamum, William Phuan, Tania de Rozario, Jean Tan, Georgette Yu,
Beverly Morata Grafton, Christine Chia, Lydia Kwa, Rose Marie
Sivam, Sharda Harrison, Zuraidai Mohd, Cheryl Tan, Donna Tang, Nan
Eliana, Irene Ng, Regina de Rozario, Jo-Anne Lee, Faith Ng
Welcome to a world populated by outcasts and misfits who struggle
to find love and understanding in mainstream society. These
ghoulish characters, drawn by Cheryl Tan in a style reminiscent of
Tim Burton, have inspired Felix Cheong to write quirky poems poking
fun at our hang-ups, from our paper chase to getting high-paying
jobs. Oddballs, Screwballs and Other Eccentrics is an offbeat read
that will entertain you with its humour and insights into humanity.
In the Year of the Virus is an innovative graphic comic book
inspired by the Covid-19 pandemic. The story revolves around
several characters affected - and infected -- by the viral
outbreak. The text by award-winning writer Felix Cheong, adapted
beautifully by artist Eko, examines our humanity as our lives are
upended and ended. This is a ground-breaking work that marries text
with artwork and aptly captures the wild swings of emotion we all
felt after the pandemic hit and the lockdown began.
A hardboiled detective. His knuckleheaded partner. And a bar girl
with a mysterious past. Their lives intersect in the most unlikely
of places - a murder scene, where a minister who killed himself 20
years ago, is found dead again. In the tradition of noir comics
like Sin City, Sprawl is gritty and laced with dark humour.
Innovative and surprising in its blend of poetry and art, Sprawl is
the first in a new graphic novel series by Felix Cheong and Arif
Rafhan.
Eve and the Lost Ghost Family is a deadpan-funny YA graphic novel
about Eve, a 14-year-old on the verge of becoming her own person,
and her quarrelsome parents. Killed in a car accident one night,
they begin their wandering in the afterlife - only to discover
they're simply reliving their life in an eternal cycle. Meanwhile,
Eve becomes drawn to a girl whose house she's haunting and finds
they actually share the same taste in music and poetry. Now, how do
you scare the living daylights out of your soulmate? And there's
the small matter of looking for her equally-dead boyfriend who's
somewhere out there - wherever "out there" is in the Great Beyond.
Eve and the Lost Ghost Family will captivate you with its quirky
characters, its innovative blend of poetry and comic book art and
its unique spin on growing-up pains - first love, dealing with
meddlesome parents, doubts about self-identity and, of course, the
answer the ultimate question: What happens after death?
This book looks at a typical day in the life of Meow Meow, a
mischievous cat. The story revolves around daily activities such as
waking up, eating breakfast and going to work to teach a young
reader how to tell time. This is a first in a series of illustrated
books to equip children on general skills
Every boy goes through several rites of passage as he grows up to
become a man. He learns from siblings, peers, teachers and other
adults. But perhaps no one has as much influence over him as his
parents. This is not surprising as they look after their son from a
young age and build bonds of trust and love. In this collection
edited by award-winning author Felix Cheong, parents (both fathers
and mothers) write letters to their sons about the different roles
they will go through as son, brother, husband and father. Here are
life lessons about etiquette, manners, school life, courtship,
marriage, work, responsibilities and everything else you can think
of in-between. These mini-essays will show you, through the eyes of
writers from all walks of life, the trial and trails of bringing up
boys.
A Playful Day for Meow Meow is the third and final title in the
series of children's picture books inspired by the author's cat.
Meow Meow wakes up to what she thinks is a typical morning -- but
no one seems to be at home. Why have Daddy, Mummy and Baby left her
alone? But the curious cat soon finds a message, a clue, in Baby's
room. And so, she sets into motion a domino chain that sends her
scurrying all over the house. What is the surprise awaiting her at
the end of her chase? Narrated in simple rhymes and illustrated in
bright, cheerful colours, A Playful Day for Meow Meow is a fun read
for the family. Through the entertaining story of Meow Meow at
play, the child reader will learn prepositional words, such as
"under" and "in front of” and be able to use them in context.
When Ting Ting sings, the world is like a whirlwind musical movie.
But when she speaks, she is tongue-tied. But it is not a knot of
her doing. This is the tale of tongue-tied Ting Ting, told in
delightful rhymes and tough tongue-twisters. Have fun reading her
story aloud. Better still, challenge your family and friends to a
tongue-twister contest!
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