Poor Mouse just can’t seem to have a peaceful lunch. First, his sandwich is stolen by Seagull, then his crisps are snatched by the greedy bird, too! If Seagull had asked nicely, Mouse would have happily shared. Well, now Mouse is still hungry and desperate times call for desperate measures. How will he save his cake from the grabby gull? This cheeky picture story is great for teaching your little one to share.
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Dive into a deep-sea adventure at Imaginarium 2016, which is back for its sixth year. Themed Over the Ocean, Under the Sea, the whimsical exhibition gives kids a look into stories about the deep waters, and the creatures that live in them. It also encourages young visitors to think about their impact on the oceans and how they can protect it. Explore the exhibition from May 14 to Aug 28 at SAM at 8Q. It’s open from 10am to 7pm on Saturdays to Thursdays, and 10am to 9pm on Fridays. Admission is free for Singaporeans and permanent residents. Visit www.singaporeartmuseum.sg.
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2 TO 5 YEARS All Mine! By Zehra Hicks, Macmillan Children’s Books, $16.73 before GST, from major bookstores Poor Mouse just can’t seem to have a peaceful lunch. First, his sandwich is stolen by Seagull, then his crisps are snatched by the greedy bird, too! If Seagull had asked nicely, Mouse would have happily shared. Well, now Mouse is still hungry and desperate times call for desperate measures. How will he save his cake from the grabby gull? This cheeky picture story is great for teaching your little one to share.
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Gear up for museum madness Children’s Season is back and it’s chock-full of fun kids’ exhibitions, including the ever-popular Masak Masak at the National Museum of Singapore. Other highlights include Once Upon a Time in Asia: The Missing Mouse at the Asian Civilisations Museum, and Shaking It With Shakespeare at the Singapore Philatelic Museum. The festival runs from May 28 to June 26 at various museums. Visit www.museums.com.sg.
Dads, if Wifey and Grandma love high tea, take them to the Mother’s Day Weekend High Tea Buffet at Regent Singapore’s Tea Lounge. They’ll have their fill of both delicious mains and tasty desserts. Prices start at $73++ for adults and $37++ for children. If you want to keep the kids occupied, opt to dine at Basilico instead, which has a Kiddies Playland with a bouncy castle, arts and crafts activities, balloon sculpting and more. Mums will also receive a surprise gift from the chefs. Prices start at $137++ for adults and $69++ for kids. Both are available only on May 8. Call 6725-3245 (Tea Lounge) or 6725-3232 (Basilico).
End Mother’s Day on a sweet note with a bakedto- order cake from Swissotel Merchant Court. Choose from strawberry chocolate cake crunch, mango and passionfruit mousse and pandan red bean mousse, then add a short personalised message on a slice of white chocolate. Each cake is priced at $68 (1kg); available until May 8. Call 6239-1847/1848 or e-mail dining.merchantcourt@ swissotel.com.
How do you make chocolate cake better? By pairing it with ice cream, of course. The Sprinkles of Love ice-cream cake is a dessert few mothers will refuse. Slice into the top layer of glossy white chocolate fudge and you’ll find a generous helping of hazelnut ice-cream sandwiched between two layers of chocolate brownie. It’s also topped with fresh berries and strips of dark and white chocolate. $53 from Swensen’s and Earle Swensen’s until May 8. Visit www.swensens.com.sg.
Maine lobster, seared foie gras, fresh oysters and delicious tiger prawns. Impress Mum-in-law with the sumptuous, savoury champagne brunch at Raffles Singapore’s Bar and Billiard Room. She’ll also enjoy the traditional carving stations serving up tender cuts of US Omaha prime rib, Scottish beef tenderloin and Welsh lamb rack. Prices start at $198++ for adults and $118++ for children. Call 6412-1816 or e-mail dining.singapore@raffles.com.
