It was the cover illustration that got me – yes, totally guilty of judging a book by its cover. But in this case, the illustrator happens to be acclaimed Japanese author and illustrator Tatsuya Miyanishi …
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HOW TO MAKE EFFECTIVE USE OF BILINGUAL BOOKS
THERE are two reasons why I never liked bilingual books. Firstly, I was afraid the kids would be confused by reading two languages simultaneously. Secondly, I found that they tend to tune in to …
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GONG SEA FA CAI 年年有鱼
过年赏鱼，讨个好兆头！Which place is auspicious for the Lunar New Year, and where the kids can explore and experience? The S.E.A. Aquarium at Resorts World Sentosa! Meet Rooster Hogfish, Hammerhead Shark, Sea Dragon and Manta Ray – …
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GET MORE OUT OF THAT BOOK! 阅读延伸活动
One of the things I try to do with my kids after reading to them, is activities that build on the book we have just read. It can be the theme e.g Teacher’s Day, or the …
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Storytelling for Smart Parenting
World Book Day & Copyright Day, 23 April, 2016 On 9 October 2009, Barack Obama, newly inaugurated, walked out to the media pack in front of the lawn in the White House. He had just …
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HOW I READ TO MY GIRLS (1) 亲子阅读乐趣多！
Just 10 mins a day with a book can make all the difference in the world. In this video, I share my top tips for making reading engaging, meaningful and productive for my girls!
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