Download or read book The Marvellous Sugee Cake written by Quek Hong Shin and published by Epigram Books. This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On Simon’s seventh birthday, sugee cake promises to be more than just a birthday treat—it brings together family and friends. Simon’s family always makes sugee cake on special occasions. And today is one of those days. It’s Simon’s seventh birthday! He can’t wait to bite into a slice. But when Simon sits down to enjoy his treat, things don’t go as planned. Or so it seems, for unbeknown to Simon, his friends and family have been planning a birthday surprise for him—one that involves a marvellous sugee cake! A homage to sugee cake that vows to entertain readers as they follow the adventures of Simon and his friends.
Download or read book The Marvellous Sugee Cake written by Hong Shin Quek and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Others Is Not A Race written by Melissa De Silva and published by Monsoon Books. This book was released on 2023-10-01 with total page 93 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is a Eurasian? Are Eurasians truly Singaporean? What does it mean to be a Eurasian living in Singapore? Despite existing in Singapore for as long as any other community, Eurasians continue to be somewhat enigmatic to their fellow citizens. Unlike the Chinese, Malays and Indians, who have their own category under Singapore’s multicultural race policy, Eurasians are classified as ‘Others’. ‘OTHERS’ IS NOT A RACE is a vibrant tapestry that weaves together narrative fiction, creative nonfiction, literary food writing and intimate family memoir. This eclectic mix provides a unique perspective into an underrepresented community, all viewed through the candid lens of the author’s personal experiences of growing up and living as a Eurasian in Singapore, as well as visiting family in Melaka’s Portuguese Settlement in Malaysia, where the Eurasian community has thrived for over 500 years. Memory, language, identity and cultural reclamation punctuate this journey of self-discovery, exploring what it means to exist at the confluence of being Singaporean and being Eurasian, and to interrogate the liminal space between two cultures, Asian and European, occupied by this community.
Download or read book The Incredible Basket written by Quek Hong Shin and published by Epigram Books. This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the 2019 Singapore Book Awards Best Children's Picture Book In this sequel to The Amazing Sarong, a beautiful Chinese wedding basket is used in myriad ways. Xiaoming delivers a batch of ang ku kueh with the basket, then fashions it into a prop for a lion dance. When the sun beats down on him, he repurposes the basket's cover as a hat! At home in a second-floor shophouse, the basket is attached to a rope to pass a comic book and a bowl of noodles. Oh, how creative of Xiaoming!
Download or read book The Amazing Sarong written by Quek Hong Shin and published by Epigram Books. This book was released on 2017 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Isn’t a sarong just a boring big piece of cloth? What can be so amazing about it? Nora and Adi are about to go to the beach when their mother takes off her baby sling and hands it to the two children. They discover that there is more than meets the eye to this seemingly ordinary sarong. Join Nora and Adi as they go on a playful day out and discover what unexpected fun, joy and new encounters the sarong can bring.
Download or read book The Brilliant Oil Lamp written by Quek Hong Shin and published by Epigram Books. This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Join Asha and her friends from The Amazing Sarong and The Incredible Basket, as she moves from her cosy shophouse to a housing estate in Toa Payoh. The buildings are tall, the apartments are new. Asha's home even has electric lights! Her family begins the rites of blessing for their new home using a beautiful oil lamp. Suddenly, the power is cut and everything goes dark. But Asha has an idea—why not share the lamp's light with their new neighbours? The children also have fun with shadow play, and even light sparklers with the lamp. See how one brilliant light brings new and old friends together.
Download or read book Captain Green and the Plastic Scene written by Evelyn Bookless and published by Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd. This book was released on 2018-04-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book Blurb Fresh out of Superhero School, Captain Green gets a call. Dolphin is tangled up in plastic,and there’s trouble for Seagull and Turtle too. When our brave superhero rushes off to help, he finds himself on a major mission: saving sea creatures from plastic. But can Captain Green clean up this mess for good? Find out how you can help! Book Summary Fresh out of Superhero School, Captain Green gets a call. Dolphin is tangled up in plastic junk. When our lovable superhero rushes off to help, he finds himself on a very big mission; saving sea creatures from ‘pesky plastic’. Using his incredible powers, Captain Green saves the day. But can he clean up the plastic mess for good? After trying to fix things on his own, Captain Green hatches a plan. He shares the 3Rs with some beach goers, who discover that, “you don’t need superpowers to save the seas, it just takes a super human.” The superhero antics, amusing scenes and charming illustrations are guaranteed to keep readers entertained.
Download or read book Lang Li u written by Catherine Khoo and published by Epigram Books. This book was released on 2020 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In ancient Vietnam, there once lived a King called Hung Vuong. He was a benevolent king who ruled wisely and with much kindness. As Hung Vuong grew old, he had to pick one of his children to succeed him. To help him decide, the sons were given an important task to prepare a meal fit for a king. The two older sons journeyed to the farthest lands to find the rarest ingredients. The youngest, Lang Liêu, was a humble prince who merely prepared a simple meal with great care, using locally harvested rice grains, Vietnam’s most precious edible commodity. While his brothers impressed their father with exotic dishes using the most exclusive ingredients, Lang Liêu fashioned simple glutinous rice cakes for the king—the bánh chung and bánh giay. Who will win the crown and rule the land?
Download or read book Just a Little Mynah written by Evelyn Sue Wong and published by Epigram Books. This book was released on 2020 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Little Mynah wishes she was not so ordinary. But when her friend, the magnificent Heron, gets into trouble she flies into action and discovers that even ordinary little birds can do extraordinary things. This is the first multilingual picture book in a series to be published by Epigram Books that introduces preschoolers and early primary kids to the diverse languages and cultures of Singapore. Underlying this first adventure with Little Mynah is the importance of environmental conservation. The book includes a link (via QR code) to an audio recording of everyday words and phrases used in the story in English, Mandarin, Malay and Tamil. A useful glossary is provided at the back of the book for easy reference. The QR code also links readers to free games and activities so the fun and learning keeps going.
Download or read book Makan Mischief written by Evelyn Sue Wong and published by Epigram Books. This book was released on 2021 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Little Mynah loves to help, so when her friends Jen and Jay are bored eating the same old noodle dish at the hawker centre, she comes up with a makan surprise for everyone! Join in the second adventure of the multilingual picture book series that features the plucky Little Mynah and familiar people and places in the neighbourhood. BONUS: Listen to everyday words and phrases from the story in English, Mandarin, Malay and Tamil, and enjoy other fun activities with Little Mynah and her friends. Simply scan a QR code at the back of the book to get started. A great way to introduce children to the diversity of languages and cultures—and yummy hawker food—in Singapore!
Download or read book A Boy Named Harry written by Patrick Yee and published by Epigram Books. This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book My Career Goes Bung written by Miles Franklin and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2021-11-09 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sybylla, strong-headed and capable, lived her sixteen years of life in the Australian outback, in poverty. She fondly remembers her younger years, including her parents' concern about her not being very feminine. At the age of ten, her life changes dramatically: bankruptcy, drought and humiliation bring her and her family to the brink of poverty. At fifteen, Sybylla is invited to her grandmother's estate and there she takes up hobbies such as music, books and art. She also falls in love and experiences for the first time the joy and pain that love can bring...
Download or read book The Arctic Prairies A Canoe Journey Of 2 000 Miles In Search Of The Caribou written by Ernest Thompson Seton and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-08-01 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Arctic Prairies: A Canoe-Journey of 2,000 Miles in Search of the Caribou" is an enthralling account written by Ernest Thompson Seton, detailing his remarkable adventure in the Canadian Arctic. Seton, a renowned naturalist and artist, embarks on an arduous canoe journey spanning 2,000 miles, traversing the vast and unexplored wilderness in pursuit of the majestic caribou. Seton's captivating narrative takes readers on a vivid expedition, painting a vivid picture of the awe-inspiring Arctic landscapes, harsh weather conditions, and the diverse flora and fauna he encounters along the way. Through his keen observations and lyrical prose, Seton provides valuable insights into the behavior and habits of the caribou, shedding light on the intricate dynamics of their survival in this unforgiving environment. "The Arctic Prairies" not only serves as an adventure story but also delves into the author's profound appreciation for nature and his conservationist ethos. The author's book is a captivating blend of adventure, scientific inquiry, and environmental consciousness, offering readers a unique glimpse into the captivating beauty of the Arctic and the resilient spirit of its inhabitants.
Download or read book My Brilliant Career written by Miles Franklin and published by Allen & Unwin. This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'This is not a romance - I have too often faced the music of life to the tune of hardship to waste time in snivelling and gushing over fancies and dreams; neither is it a novel, but simply a yarn - a real yarn. Oh!' First published in 1901, this Australian classic is the candid tale of the aspirations and frustrations of sixteen-year-old Sybylla Melvin, a headstrong country girl constrained by middle-class social arrangements, especially the pressure to marry. Trapped on her parents' outback farm, Sybylla simultaneously loves bush life and hates the physical burdens it imposes. She longs for a more refined lifestyle - to read, to think, to sing - but most of all to do great things. Suddenly her life is transformed when she is whisked away to live on her grandmother's gracious property. There Sybylla falls under the eye of the rich and handsome Harry Beecham. Soon she finds herself choosing between everything a conventional life offers and her own plans for a 'brilliant career'.
Download or read book The Crane and the Crab written by SR Nathan and published by Epigram Books. This book was released on 2013 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A long, long time ago in a kampong, there was a pond with plenty of fish. But the pond soon begins to dry up, and a watchful and greedy crane has an idea: He fools the fish into thinking that he will bring them to a large, sparkling lake. In the meantime, a crab who has been watching the crane has plans of his own… Illustrated with engaging artwork, former Singapore President SR Nathan’s retelling of this wonderful folktale has a timeless message that can be enjoyed by children of all ages.
Download or read book The Way of Kueh written by Christopher Tan and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Storm over Typhoon Theatre written by David Seow and published by Epigram Books. This book was released on 2018 with total page 37 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It’s time to visit the Maritime Experiential Museum and its amazing Typhoon Theatre! Sam, Sebbie, Di-Di-Di and Xandy embark upon the adventure of their lives, braving a ship-wrecking thunderstorm. The 4D theatre experience feels so real …but wait, is it really happening?
