Epigram

This charmingly illustrated and thought-provoking picture book introduces children to one of Arthur Yap's most beloved poems in which two mothers in a HDB playground engage in a spirited conversation in Singlish. From exchanging parenting tips to describing their wealth—these mothers have much to say!

Discover timeless Singaporean poems in our new series, Poems to Keep.

🎁 Recommended for kids 3 and up!

Enjoy the festivities around Deepavali in Singapore with a little girl and her family. From decorating the home and making murukkus to admiring peacocks and lighting sparklers—there is so much fun to be had.

A joyful story with charming illustrations that reminds us of the importance of family and family traditions.

This book is a part of the Prominent Singaporeans series, which features individuals from Singapore's history who have contributed significantly to her growth.

How does a spoilt young boy and party-going dandy become the man who housed a nation? Discover the passion that drives Lim Kim San from his comfortable, carefree life into a mission that would change Singapore forever.

🎁Recommended for ages 3 and above

This book is a part of the Prominent Singaporeans series, which features individuals from Singapore's history who have contributed significantly to her growth.

From a trying childhood to surviving the Japanese Occupation and even falling in love, the life of Singapore’s longest-serving president, the late S.R. Nathan, turned out to be more colourful than many might imagine.

The Runaway Who Became President not only introduces us to a man who dedicated his life to the service of our nation, but also to the various people who helped him work through his own challenges and shape him as a well-loved and respected Singaporean icon.

🎁Recommended for ages 3 and above

This book is a part of the Prominent Singaporeans series, which features individuals from Singapore's history who have contributed significantly to her growth.

Where are all the birds? Why am I in this world? Where are my spectacles?

Discover the life of Dr Goh Keng Swee in this fun and unique narrative of successive questions. How did this quiet, shy and curious boy become the man who would spearhead mammoth national projects and impact the lives of all Singaporeans?

 🎁Recommended for ages 3 and above

This book is a part of the Prominent Singaporeans series, which features individuals from Singapore's history who have contributed significantly to her growth.

Lee Wen loved art, music, poetry and performance with a passion. He presented all art forms in his own unique way, even when others didn’t care for it. And boy are we glad he did!

An inspiring story of how Lee Wen became the great performance artist that he was.

🎁Recommended for ages 3 and above

This book is a part of the Prominent Singaporeans series, which features individuals from Singapore's history who have contributed significantly to her growth.

Joseph Schooling’s race to the Olympics began when he was still a boy. With the support and love of Mum and Dad, he dedicated himself to being the best swimmer he could be. From triumphant victories to devastating defeats, Joseph never gave up no matter how discouraged he got, and he finally proved that no dream is too big for a boy when he won Singapore's first Olympic Gold medal.

🎁 Recommended for 6 months old and above

Chop-chop the Trishaw wants to go zoom like a sports car. Surrounded by his much faster petrol-fuelled friends, he feels like he’s being left behind and is in a hurry to catch up to his more modern counterparts. With a newly installed engine, he leaves his automobile buddies in the dust. But Chop-chop really isn’t really built for speed, and that leads to unexpected consequences. Chop-chop the Trishaw is the second book in the Really Wheelie Buddies series that introduces the little ones to Singaporean phrases through commonly seen vehicles on our roads.

🎁 Recommended for 6 months old and above

Suka-Suka has an important job: he helps to build roads, pavements and more. Just like baking, mixing cement involves combining the right ingredients in the right quantity. But Suka-Suka doesn't think instructions are necessary at all—he prefers to mix the ingredients however he likes, which leads to a path of unintended destruction! Suka-Suka realises his suka-suka ways have negative consequences not just for himself, but others too. That, perhaps, he can't just do whatever he likes all the time and should learn to be more responsible. Suka-Suka the Cement Truck is the third book in the Really Wheelie Buddies series that introduces the little ones to Singaporean phrases through commonly seen vehicles on our roads.

🎁Recommended for 6 months old and above

Yaya is a double-decker bus who thinks he’s the best. But can he do everything?

Really Wheelie Buddies is a board book series to introduce the little ones to  Singapore phrases through commonly seen vehicles on our roads.

In this first book, Yaya the double-decker bus thinks he’s the best bus in the whole of Singapore. He’s tall, handsome and fast. Surely no other bus compares! But when his friend Shorty challenges him, Yaya is in for a surprise...

Join Shelby the snail and Mona, an emerging butterfly, as their friendship reaches new heights.

Shelby excitedly observes Mona’s transformation from a chrysalis to a butterfly while fondly sharing memories of their friendship. When Mona takes flight, Shelby longs to be with her. Thanks to a caring gardener, Shelby reunites with his best friend.

A wonderfully illustrated book about remarkable transformations and enduring companionship.

Join Sly the Fly on a mischievous adventure as he spreads the flu all over town. From buzzing bees to singing bears, no one is safe from his whirlwind of sneezes.

A playful, rhyming tale about germs and good manners.

Christmas in Singapore is special, with families all over the island celebrating in their own unique ways. Come join a young boy and read all about his family traditions. From visiting Orchard Road and marvelling at all the Christmas lights to leaving cookies and carrots in anticipation of Santa and Rudolf—there is so much fun to be had!

With bold and beautiful illustrations that capture the spirit of Christmas, this story reminds us of the importance of family and family traditions.

🎁Recommended for ages 3 and above

In this latest instalment of the popular picture book series, Asia's Lost Legends, the story travels to the steppes of Mongolia, where lives a young fiddle player named Suho and his beloved horse, Khuur. The two friends are insearable until a cruel king tries to tear them apart. But the bond between Suho and Khuur is so strong that it cannot be broken. Instead, it inspires the creation of Mongolia’s national instrument.

🎁Recommended for ages 3 and above

In this illustrated ode to books and reading, literacy and libraries are promoted and celebrated. A little tree and a little boy form a friendship over their love of books. In time, the tree is adorned with every book the little boy reads to the tree. Soon, a whole community of people can enjoy the magnificent tree of spectacular books. But with time, both the tree and the boy grow older. Now the boy is an old man and must say goodbye. What is to become of the grand old tree?

The fun and furry characters are back with a lesson about staying true to oneself.

Chick Bee has just learnt to do the cha-cha! She tries to wow everyone with her charming moves. But when her friends think her dance needs improving, Chick Bee doesn’t know what to say. Will Chick Bee perform her cha-cha in her own charming way? Or will she listen to the advice of her friends? The Womps is a series about a bunch of friends who don’t always get things right the first time.

Meet the Womps–Pinto, So-ya, Kofi, and Chick Bee–a fun and furry bunch of characters who don’t always get things right the first time. Pinto Womp enjoys locking fingers and making pinky promises with all his friends, but can he follow through on all of his promises?

🎁 Recommended for ages 3 and above

Tiko and his toy lizard are inseparable, until he chances upon a real lizard. Tiko traps it, names it Dragon and convinces his parents that he’s responsible enough to look after it. But keeping an outdoor lizard as an indoor pet requires dedication, and Tiko is too distracted by computer games. Now, what is to become of poor Dragon?

A vibrantly illustrated portrayal of childhood antics and a reminder of pet responsibility.

🎁 Recommended for ages 3 and above

When Yusuf is told to do a show-and-tell activity on his family's favourite colours, he is unsure if he should ask Uncle Daniel, who is blind. But Yusuf soon learns that Uncle Daniel knows of many colours; he even has a favourite. Guess what it is!  An engaging story that helps to create awareness of the blind and visually impaired.

🎁 Recommended for kids aged 6 and up!

Wei Wei can’t tie his shoelaces, or so he says. He just won’t do it until he is rewarded with cake! Now, tying shoelaces is easy; indeed, it’s a piece of cake—literally! But things get out of hand when Wei Wei gets everyone to do his chores in exchange for some cake.

With a clever twist and memorable illustrations, Book 3 in the series I Love Idioms teaches children the meaning of “a piece of cake”.

Shortlisted for Hedwig Anuar Children’s Book Award 2022

Recommended for ages 3 and above

A little boy’s life is filled with wonder with his new-found kite. Worried that the wind might blow his kite away, he keeps it close. But kites are meant to fly, so the boy flies his kite...only to have the wind carry it away. Will the boy ever be the same again? A beautifully illustrated book about the what-ifs in life.

🎁Recommended for ages 3 and above

Winner, Hedwig Anuar Children’s Book Award 2013
Selected for the National Library Board's READ! Singapore 2012

Luke is a little different from other boys his age. His best friend is his Grandma. They would do everything together—walking to school, strolling in the park, and playing in the playground. That was before Grandma’s fall. Everything changed after that. She lost her way in the neighbourhood she has lived in for over twenty years. She even forgot Luke’s name. Edmund Lim tells a poignant story of how one boy copes with losing his beloved Grandma to Alzheimer’s disease only to discover something more powerful. Tan Zi Xi’s sensitive illustrations capture the pathos brilliantly.