The future leader of Singapore spent his growing up years doing what other children did in the 1920s. Harry liked to play with spinning tops, marbles, kites—and even fighting fish! While he was a little mischievous as a child, Harry worked hard in school to achieve academic success, eventually winning scholarships to attend the prestigious Raffles College.Especially for younger readers, this inspiring picture book about the childhood of Harry Lee Kuan Yew is one that parents, careg...

One look at her soft features is sufficient to convince anyone that Guan Yin is filled with compassion for all beings. No wonder she is popularly known as the Goddess of Mercy.We see various depictions of her in the mass media but the one consistent element is her immense compassion for all. Although originally a Buddhist bodhisattva called Avalokitesvara, she is worshipped and revered by various people, including some Taoists and Hindus. She does not preach or instruct but merely ...

**Winner of Moonbeam Children's Book Award Gold Medal**Every culture has its own unique favorites folktales, and discovering them offers a fun and meaningful way to learn about life in other parts of the world. Asian Folktales for Children brings together 7 delightful folktales from across Asia—including Korea, Japan, India, the Philippines, Indonesia, China and Thailand.These stories have been passed down for generations from grandmothers...

This colorfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents Chinese fairy tales and other folk stories—providing insight into a rich literary culture.Treasury of Chinese Folk Tales is a wonderful collection of seven classic Chinese stories that make for great reading adventures. From the stories of Pan Gu and Nu Wo, creators of the world, to Bai Su-Tzin, a snake who took on human form and found true love, this mesmerizing book includes myths of crea...

****A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection****Winner of the 2023 BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD in the Chinese Culture Activity Books category from Creative Child Magazine**Families, feasts and fireworks—Chinese Celebrations for Children showcases the rich cultural traditions of China with stories, activities, recipes and more.**The charming illustrations of Patrick Yee and informative texts of Susan Nunes conjure up the pageantry and symbolism of C...

Meet the Tan family, who have created a homemade Peranakan food legacy in Singapore!Join the fourth generation member of the family, Ethan, as he travels back in time tracing the evolution of his family business — home-grown brand HarriAnns Nonya Table — from a humble push-cart to the chain of Peranakan cafes it is today. Just like Peranakan food, this story is spiced generously with the different flavours of life.Come join the feast!

A sheltered young prince leaves his palace to discover the world outside. How does his journey begin and end?The most famous prince in the world who never actually became a king - Prince Siddhartha Gautama, or more widely known as Buddha.This 32-page full-colour picture book with illustrations by Patrick Yee, tells the classic story of the famous prince who became Buddha.Be inspired by this tale, as Patrick illuminates the classic story of Buddha’s journey to enligh...

**Winner of Moonbeam Children's Book Award Gold Medal**For thousands of years, children all over the world have listened to popular folktales. Each country has its own set of fascinating stories, and learning those from another part of the world is both entertaining and educational.Asian Children's Favorite Stories presents 7 Asian folktales from different countries—China, Japan, Korea, India, the Philippines, Thailand, and Indonesia.

This colorfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents Chinese fairy tales and other folk stories—providing insight into a vibrant literary culture.Chinese Myths and Legends is a delightful collection of seven classic Chinese stories that make for great reading adventures. From the stories of Pan Gu and Nu Wo, creators of the world, to Bai Su-Tzin, a snake who took on human form and found true love, this mesmerizing book inclu...

This beautifully illustrated multicultural children's book showcases many of the stories and fairy tales from Asia.For thousands of years, parents around the world have been telling their children stories; at bedtime, over the dinner table, and around the fire. Each country has its own set of fascinating tales, which are especially enjoyable for children to discover. Asian Children's Favorite Stories is a marvelous collection of 13 beautifully told folktal...

--2nd Prize Winner of Popular Readers' Choice Awards 2015, English (Children) Category--Harry Grows Up is the second book in the series of picture books about the life of Singapore’s remarkable leader, Lee Kuan Yew. In the first book, A Boy Named Harry, young readers learn what it was like for him to grow up in British-ruled Singapore. In this book, Harry is now a teenager, eager to start college. But his world is suddenly turned upside down when ...

--Winner, Popular Readers' Choice Awards 2016 - English (Children) Books Category--Harry Builds a Nation is the third book in the picture book series about Singapore’s remarkable leader, Lee Kuan Yew. Where A Boy Named Harry showed his determination and Harry Grows Up his courage, this book features Harry’s vision. Working with a strong team who shared his can-do spirit, Harry brought Singapore out of colonial rule and turned his beloved ...