I’ve always loved the idea of "domestic tourism"—pretending to be a tourist right here at home. It’s all the fun of a holiday without the travel fuss, and it’s even better when you can explore our neighbourhoods with the kids you care about.
Because I love our city's green spaces, vibrant culture and unique flora and fauna, I've put together some kids' and teens' titles that deserve a whole lot more love. And since we're having a sale, now's the perfect time to get them.
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Nature & wildlife explorations
For the budding environmentalist, these books celebrate Singapore’s vibrant natural heritage and inspire a sense of wonder for the world around us.
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Singaporean Fables series
by Chen Junhua and Chan Shu Yin
Full of captivating, beautifully illustrated fables, this series is about Singapore's vibrant wildlife. They teach timeless life lessons and share fascinating facts about our local flora and fauna, inspiring kids to learn about conservation and explore our larger nature reserves.
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| Discover the animal tales of Singapore |
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Let's Discover Our Farms, Singapore!
by Dr Amalina Binte Ebrahim Attia and Kenny Eng
Looking for a new adventure? You might be surprised to find that Singapore has a ton of farms!
This engaging and colourful guide reveals a hidden side of our city-state, showing kids what's growing right here at home. Through a mix of photography and illustration, scientist Dr Amalina and farmer Kenny Eng share the importance of sustainability and how you can support our local farmers.
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| Ready to uncover a hidden world? |
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Stories of local kindness & civic action
Sometimes the biggest adventure is helping others. These books show kids how they can make a difference right in their own community.
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Freddy the Dogged Rescuer
Swapnil Mishra
Freddy and his family adopt a "Singapore Special" dog from a local shelter. When the shelter faces closure, Freddy rallies his friends to help. This story inspires kids to see their own neighbourhood as a place for action, fostering a sense of civic responsibility and local kindness.
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| Join Freddy to help our furry friends |
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The Day I Forgot My Flag
by Neil Johnson and Vincent Lee
Sam is thrilled for the National Day parade until he realises he forgot his flag! This heartfelt story is about how his kind neighbours from different backgrounds come together to help him. It's a gentle and powerful lesson about community spirit and how small acts of kindness can make a big difference.
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| Teach them the true meaning of community |
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Urban adventures & everyday mysteries
Perfect for kids who love a good mystery by turning familiar places into a world of wild adventure.
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Sengkang Snoopers series
by Peter Tan
In this series, you follow a group of kids from Sengkang who solve mysteries on different islands such as Pulau Ubin, Sentosa, and the Sisters' Islands.
Author Peter Tan makes these places sound like incredible, secret worlds, sparking a real sense of adventure and inspiring kids to explore our offshore islands.
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| Inspire a new kind of adventure |
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Aesthetically Pleasing Pages
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Winning the Singapore Book Awards 2025 for Best Picture Book, Jemma Dreams of Sushi takes readers on a whimsical adventure into a sushi wonderland.
The story follows a young girl who, in a vivid dream, befriends cheerful sushi characters and learns important lessons through delightful haikus.
It's a sweet, imaginative tale that celebrates the joy of dreaming and the magic of friendship.
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| Get the book |
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