Learning about Singapore’s history can be boring for a child, but these two books bring local milestones to life in vivid fashion.
Karl for kids
Witty, urban, chic – and plenty of Choupette the cat! We can’t get enough of Karl Lagerfeld’s first ready-to-wear and accessory collection for little ones, which debuted on Parisian website Melijoe. com last December. The spring-summer 2016 range from the iconic German designer features everything from basic tees to edgy dresses and black blazers, in sizes up to 16 years – which means petite mummies may be able to fi t into them, too. The best thing is, they also come in baby versions for little ones as young as three months old. Prices start from 35 euros ($54) for a tee.
WHAT’S INSIDE THE RED BOX?
By Phua San San (Straits Times Press, $16 from major bookstores) Who is the important man who carries a red box around the neighbourhood? While he’s busy planting a tree, some kids grab it to find out – and meet Lee Kuan Yew in the process. This sweet story explains the legacy of Singapore’s founding prime minister in simple language and engaging illustrations. We like the pages at the back that ask young readers to pen their dreams for the world. It is sponsored by Mapletree Investments. Best for preschoolers.
THE LITTLE SINGAPORE BOOK
By Sim Ee Waun and Joyceline See Tully, illustrated by Diane Ng Rose (self-published, $20 from www.littlesingaporebook.com) Written by two journalist-mothers and illustrated beautifully by a former YP designer, this book on Singapore’s history is clearly a labour of love. We like the little nuggets of extra information or online detours to explore. Don’t read it all at once – it’s best dipped into again and again. For ages fi ve and up.
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