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CHILDREN'S BOOKS COLLECTIONGBP Edition

72pp978-981-123-328-9 978-981-123-087-5(pbk)

72pp978-981-123-266-4 978-981-123-389-0(pbk)

May 2021 £20£10

April 2021 £20£10

For children from 6-12 years old

Presenting Our New Series: Marky Polo’s Travels!

This little book describes the past, present and future of black holes through a funny and engaging storyinvolving Grandpa Louie, his two grandchildren and two of their friends.

During a beautiful sunny day on the beach, the children play, swim, enjoy their time, and ask a lot ofquestions to Grandpa Louie, a retired astronomy professor. Who better than him to tell all the secrets ofblack holes to a group of curious children? Who discovered them? What do "black holes" mean? Are theredifferent types of black holes? How does a black hole form? What is his fate? How did scientists manageto "observe" these celestial bodies which, by definition, cannot be seen? At the end, we also bring up thesubject of parallel universes, which could exist beyond the horizon of a black hole.

Marky Polo's hybrid picture book series is written for children between 3-8 years old, to reach preschoolers andreluctant readers. This series blends the traditional Picture Book structure with elements from comic books andearly readers, from humorous, pacy conversations of early readers to the use of speech bubbles and comicbook panels across some pages.

An educational element will be woven in through showcasing aspects of the city’s culture and attractionsthrough Marky Polo’s travels, with Augmented Reality (AR) icons which readers can scan to experienceinteractive elements, ranging from 2D-3D animated images, text-to-speech and links to fun facts about the cityfeatured in each story.

Upcoming TitlesBy: Elena Ioli

Mysterious Black Holes

By: Emily Lim-Leh

Marky Polo in Tokyo

Marky Polo is a pangolin who comes from a family line of famous travelers and explorers. Unlike his over-achieving family, he has yet to find his mark in the world.

Now, Marky is traveling overseas for the first time — to visit his cousin, Munchie Polo, in Tokyo! But whenMarky lands in Narita Airport, his luggage bag is taken by another traveler. Will Marky Polo ever catch upwith his luggage in his madcap chase across Tokyo?

For kids

3-8 years

The Adventures of Sherlock HolmesFollow the world's most famous detective as he solves three of his greatest mysteries: The Adventure of the SpeckledBand, The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle, and A Scandal in Bohemia. In their efforts to uncover the truth, SherlockHolmes and Dr Watson encounter all kinds of mystery, murder, and impossible crimes.

112pp 978-981-123-335-7(pbk)978-981-123-204-6

Around the World in Eighty DaysThe original adventure novel, Around the World in Eighty Days takes us from England to Egypt to Japan to America,and then back again! Phileas Fogg is a man that like things to be done with military precision. But when he accepts abet that hinges on him travelling around the world in 80 days, he's in trouble. Along with his butler, Passepartout, Foggembarks on a thrilling race around the world. Can he beat the clock and win his bet? Or will he lose his fortune trying?

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May 2021 £10£20

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Pop! Lit for KidsTaking classic stories from Asia and the West, Pop! Lit for Kids reimagines them into easy-to-read stories thatprovide the perfect introduction to classic tales. The most well-loved stories from around the world have beenadapted into a form that will excite and entertain children everywhere. Readers can embark on new adventureswith famous beloved storybook characters. In addition, the books come to life with augmented realityfeatures, giving readers an enhanced experience that they’ll never forget!

Thus, each reader will be able to find the subject of interest at the available level.

For kids

6-12 years

With Augmented RealityFeatures

The Adventures of Robin HoodIn his quest to protect the poor and oppressed, Robin Hood and his band of Merry Men go head to head with thecruel Prince John and the dastardly Sheriff of Nottingham. From their hideout in Sherwood Forest, these fun-lovingthieves outwit the authorities at every turn by taking from the rich and giving to the poor. Filled with action anddanger, the adventures of Robin Hood will delight young readers.

The Malay AnnalsOnce upon a time: A small boy saved the island of Singapura from a terrifying garfish attack. The brave and cleverHang Tuah tricked a Chinese Emperor. A poor fisherman was challenged by a water spirit to do the unthinkable. Theseare all stories of valour, wit and intrigue from the literary Malay Annals. Once handed down and cherished fromgeneration to generation, now they are made accessible to modern readers.

RamayanaExiled from his homeland, Prince Rama braved through an odyssey in search of his wife, Princess Sita. She's beencaptured by a demon that Rama must overcome before taking his place as the rightful ruler. A dramatic tale of love,abduction and battle played out in a world thronged by heroes, deities and demons. The timeless Ramayana hasthrilled readers and listeners since the fourth century BC.

Journey to the WestFollow a motley crew of beloved characters as they fought for eminence, acceptance and redemption. Witness thetrials and triumphs of Tripitaka. Laugh with the impish Sun Wukong up to his ridiculous antics. Empathise with avulnerable Zhu Bajie struggling with his weaknesses. Engage treacherous demons in an enthralling battle of wits. Getready for a Journey you will never forget.

The Attack of the Garfish and Other Adventures

The Quest for Sita

Chaos in Heaven

Available as a Set!5 Book Set 978-981-123-368-5(pbk)978-981-123-367-8

March 2021 £55£90

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March 2021 £15£20

World of Science ComicsThis series of comics is based on the popular Science Adventures comics magazines produced by English CornerPublishing. Now, collated by themes and selecting only the best of what the magazines have to offer, the World ofScience Comics series will engage and entertain children (6-12 years old), educating them on scientific facts and growingtheir love for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) themes through full-colour comics designedespecially for them. All topics covered are in line with the Singapore Science syllabus for primary school, theCambridge syllabus used in the Asia-Pacific region, and also contain beyond-the-syllabus facts, insights, andknowledge that are designed to stretch the readers' minds!

The inclusion of Augmented Reality elements enhances the interactive and experiential elements of the books,bringing them to the next level. With animation, 3D figures, gamification and quizzes, this series will be unique in themarket, appealing to parents for its educational value, and a hit with kids who loved to be entertained while learning.

For kids

6-12 years

With Augmented RealityFeatures

Covering more than seven-tenths of Earth's surface, the planet's freshwater bodiesand oceans together host a diversity of aquatic life. What kind of stars inhabit theseas? What makes whales lose their way? Get ready to meet an ocean "unicorn", swimwith dugongs and investigate some of the weirdest looking residents of the deep.From the serpent-like oarfish to the giant Pacific octopus, here is our sampling ofcreatures that captivate scientists and storytellers alike!

Adventures with Aquatic Creatures

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March 2021 £15£20

March 2021 £15£20

Birds come in a dazzling array of sizes, shapes and colours, with abilities and behaviourworth making a song and dance about! Do you know how hornbills make a home? Orwhy sparrows hop? Get ready to admire the peacock's stunning plumage, glide withthe wandering albatross and dive with penguins! From the everyday to the exotic, hereare just some awesome representatives from this animal group that comprises morethan 10,000 species worldwide.

Adventures with Birds

Often overlooked or trampled underfoot as pests, insects in fact dominate the animalkingdom by sheer number — more than half of all animal species on the planet areinsect species. Do you know which insect babies look nothing like their parents? Orwhy ants cultivate special relationships with aphids and treehoppers? Get ready forthe buzz about bees and marvel at master aviator the monarch butterfly. From thecreepy cockroach to the fascinating orchid mantis, our insect representatives willwow you with their winged or leggy exploits!

Adventures with Insects

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March 2021 £15£20

March 2021 £15£20

How do our bodies make sense of the world through the senses of sight, smell, tasteand touch? Why do we have bones? What is the importance of eating well? From thesecrets of the largest organ our skin, to the good and the bad about cholesterol, towhat can go wrong with the tiny appendix, get ready for a journey of discovery intoone of the most mysterious and fascinating realms known to science!

Adventures in the Human Body

Our close relationship with plants goes back hundreds of thousands of years — plantsgive us food, in addition to countless materials useful for building, decorating, curingillnesses and keeping us clothed and protected. Which plants have tasty, edibleleaves? Why do some plants adopt "disguises"? And which ones set "traps" for tinyanimals? From the "bearded" banyan to the African baobab, get ready to branch outinto our eye-opening world of plants!

Adventures with Plants

Coronavirus

Decode a secret message, unscramble virus patterns, wind your way through a food maze, colour in safe distancingscenes, learn how to wear a mask properly, and more with Coronavirus: An Activity Book on How to Stay Healthy andStrong!

Coronavirus: An Activity Book on How to Stay Healthy and Strong features 35 activities for children. The bookexplores the topic of staying healthy and strong through literacy, numeracy, and arts and crafts activities. Let it sparkuseful conversations about the pandemic and viruses, and more importantly, how to build healthy habits and staysafe!

40pp 978-981-122-954-1(pbk)

November 2020 £10

The All-time Favourite Folktales of AsiaEdited by: Ruth Wan-Lau

Our Folktales

Our Folktales: The All-time Favourite Folktales from Asia is a collection of eight beloved children's stories from China,India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines and Singapore. In these beautifully illustrated tales, you willmeet brave heroes who outsmart others, mystical spells that enchant, talking animals that are full of mischief, and somuch more.

The diversity and wonder of Asia are found in these precious stories that have been passed down throughgenerations, and now, adapted in this compilation, for your reading pleasure. These stories will not just fascinateyoung readers, they will also educate because they speak of admirable traits, like strength and determination, familyloyalty, and and even, mysterious allegories that reveal history!

120pp 978-981-122-634-2978-981-122-689-2(pbk)

November 2020 £30£20

The Accidental DoctorBy: Eva Wong Nava, June Ho Illustrated by: Debasmita Dasgupta

Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali

Meet Siti Hasmah, a little girl, who wants to be a journalist, in a period when not every girl was sent to school. Watchwhat happens to her, her family, and country when World War II strikes. Walk in her footsteps as she graduates fromuniversity and goes on to save the lives of many Malaysian women and children. See what she finally ends upbecoming.

40pp 978-981-122-111-8978-981-122-158-3(pbk)

October 2020 £25 £10



An Activity Book on How to Stay Healthy and StrongBy: Dr. Rao GS


By: Jean-Christophe Piot Illustrated by: Zelda ZonkMagic or Science?Magicians pull off fantastic feats: Levitating a meter above the ground, charming a snake with a flute, finding lostobjects with the help of a pendulum, swallowing a sword or walking on embers ... But how do they do it? Is it magic oris it science? Learn to question and discover how science can explain most of the secrets surrounding these amazingwonders.

Get ready to move to the other side of the mirror!

44pp 978-981-122-227-6978-981-122-299-3(pbk)

September 2020 £15£10

Astrophysics for EveryoneBy: Lisa Harvey-Smith (University of New South Wales, Australia)

Under the Stars

Under the Stars: Astrophysics for Everyone transports curious kids and inquisitive adults on an incredible journeythrough the night sky. Explore our solar system from the comfort of your cosy bedroom. Find out why the sky is blue.Fly around a black hole and peer inside! Learn why Jupiter has stripes.

When astrophysicist Lisa Harvey-Smith isn't looking skyward, she is answering the smart questions of school kids. Herengaging storytelling in this colourfully illustrated book brings the night sky to life, giving amazing new perspectives toyoung explorers who are always asking, 'Why?'

192pp 978-981-121-769-2978-981-121-825-5(pbk)

April 2020 £35 £15

By: Nury Vittachi & Step Cheung (Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong)

The First of EverythingSam Jam sat in a school library and challenged the school community to ask him about the origin of anything at all —and pledged to use library resources to answer within 60 minutes. Seeking answers, he and his young assistantsdiscovered remarkable true tales. The result is a fun story collection about the origins of a huge range of things —which also introduces young readers to the art and science of academic research. In these times of fake news,information overload, and too much homework, the ability to conduct fast, accurate research is one of the best skillsany student can have — and you can learn it in these pages.

240pp 978-981-3274-49-5978-981-3274-77-8(pbk)

October 2018 £25£15




144pp 978-981-122-416-4 978-981-122-434-8(pbk)

July 2020 £25£15

124pp 978-981-3277-21-2(pbk)

February 2019 £15

288pp 978-981-3221-30-7(pbk)

May 2017 £41

50 Awesome Activities for Siblings to Learn and Play Together at HomeBy: Fynn Sor

The Happy Learning Book for Siblings

The Happy Learning Book for Siblings features 50 hands-on activities you can conduct in the comfort of your home.They are divided into five learning areas (Literacy, Numeracy, Discovery of the World, Motor Skills and Sensory Play,Arts and Crafts), and are scaled for children of different ages to experience together. Spark hours of joyful learningand playful moments for your children, from toddlers to preschoolers and school-aged kids!

50 Questions About the Universe, Matter and ScientistsBy: Marc Goldberg (CERN, Switzerland), et al.

If You Had to Draw a Universe for Me...

In 2014, CERN launched an art competition for local primary schools where 50 children were given the opportunity toask a physicist anything they wanted. The result is a fascinating journey into physics. It is designed to enable primaryschool teachers and their classes, as well as parents keen to share in their child's discovery of the world, to discussthese questions and explore the answers together.Through their questions and artwork, the universe unfolds to themost curious among us...

In 12 VolumesBy: Nury Vittachi (The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong) Illustrated by: Step Cheung

The Young Scientists Series

Scientists are often presented as old men in white coats, but this series shows that great discoveries have beenmade by people of all ages and cultures — some are young people, and many are female. With downloadableWorksheets! Loaded with activities to develop English reading and vocabulary skills that can be used in school or athome.



160pp978-981-3144-14-9 978-981-3144-15-6(pbk)

June 2016 £29 £15

140pp 978-981-4733-06-9(pbk)

December 2015 £11



Help for Children Who Hear VoicesBy: Seetha Subbiah (Centre for WellBeing, Singapore)

Did You Hear That?

Susie is a 9-year-old who keeps her challenges with auditory and visual hallucinations a secret until a teacher alerts herparents of her difficulties at school. With compassion, empathy, love and understanding, Susie's parents encourage herto see a counselor. Susie builds trust and rapport with her counselor, which finally allows her to share her well-guardedsecret. After divulging what has been troubling her for years, with her counselor's help, she discovers that she is not theonly one in the world who struggles with voices. Did You Hear That? is a beautifully illustrated practical therapeuticstorybook for psychologists, psychiatrists and mental health practitioners treating children with auditory and visualhallucinations. While it normalizes the experience and assists children in seeking professional help, it is also an easy tounderstand and user-friendly guide for concerned parents, teachers, pediatricians and allied health professionals.

A Young Inventor's QuestBy: Perry Gee Illustrated by: Sparky Animation

Scott & Witty Wikky

Inspired by real-life events of a talented 10-year old inventor, this character-building story is packed with humour,educational elements and interesting facts.Scott Sun is a talented young boy who develops inventions to solve real-lifeproblems. His quest for a young inventors' award brings readers on a learning journey about creativity and innovation,patience and having a positive attitude towards school work. Unique to this book is the presence of an animatedphablet, Witty Wikky, who engages readers with witty explanations. Kids are also encouraged to write to Wikky andshare their views about various issues encountered by them. Wikky's unique way of engaging readers brings muchdelight.

For parents with children 12 years old and below

24pp 978-981-4699-41-9

May 2016 £10

36pp 978-981-4704-82-3

August 2015 £12

36pp 978-981-4713-99-3

January 2016 £12

By: Shao Wei Chew Chia

San's HomeSan is in her spaceship! Lion is keeping her company. What will they see and do next?The universe is almost, butnot quite, bigger than imagination. Within it, we are sheltered by a place we call 'home'. For San, home is right here inSingapore, but San is also a child of the universe.

The Mighty Story of Mountain Runner Anna FrostBy: Chloe Chick Illustrated by: Natalie Kwee

Fearless Frosty

Fearless Frosty tells the tale of New Zealander Anna Frost and how she chased her dream to become a professionalmountain runner.

The True Story of World Champion Surfer Layne BeachleyBy: Chloe Chick Illustrated by: Natalie Kwee

Brave Beachley

Brave Beachley tells the tale of Australian Layne Beachley and how she chased her dream to become a worldchampion surfer.




44pp 978-981-121-400-4978-981-121-484-4(pbk)

February 2020 £15 £10

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December 2019 £15£15


Wins in LifeBy: Joanne H Lim (The Right Perspective, Singapore) Illustrated by: Hong Shin Quek

Meme the Monkey

The purpose of this book is to invite you and your child to think about what "winning in life" actually means. This isparticularly important in a world that is increasingly volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA). In a fast-changing world, there are no "maps" because no one has gone that way before. When there are no "maps", weneed a good inner "compass" to guide us in life — this "compass" comprises the values that make us better humanbeings. The right values will also prepare your child for the world of big data and digitalization. To survive andthrive in this world, your child must not only excel at technology, but also at humanity because after totalefficiency is achieved via technology, the value of any business or organisation will be contingent on human andother non-digitalisable elements such as purpose and empathy.

The Tall Boy Who Became Prime MinisterBy: Shing Huei Peh (The Nutgraf, Singapore)

Panjang

Panjang is the tallest kid around. He hates standing out, but little does he know, he's on his way to greaterheights...This book tells the childhood story of Singapore's second prime minister, Goh Chok Tong, and how heconquered his self-consciousness to become a leader. This "tall" tale inspires children to embrace the things thatmake them different.


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