Singaporean Fables Bundle
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These enchanting collections, The Dance of the Sambar Deer and Beware the Sunda Slow Loris, bring Singapore's vibrant wildlife to life through captivating fables. Featuring ten beautifully illustrated tales each, young readers will journey with creatures like the courageous sambar deer and the cautious Sunda slow loris. Beyond delightful narratives, these books impart timeless life lessons and fascinating facts about local flora and fauna. They are an illustrated primer on fables, perfect for teaching universal wisdom while celebrating Singapore's rich natural heritage.
Synopsis for The Dance of the Sambar Deer and More Singaporean Fables
The second volume of local fables continues to enchant with ten illustrated tales. Follow the Singapore blue tarantula as she overcomes an embarrassing moment, the sambar deer as he discovers his own power, and the clever palm civet who learns the downside of greed. Each fable, set amid the rich tapestry of Singapore's wildlife, imparts timeless wisdom alongside fascinating facts about Singapore's flora and fauna.
Look inside the bookSynopsis for Beware the Sunda Slow Loris and Other Singaporean Fables
Ten great fables with beautiful illustrations have been selected to give children the most pleasurable experience. Read about the Sunda slow loris who is sure to bite if you get too close, the red-cheeked flying squirrel who is afraid of flying, the mud lobster who welcomes a snake in his home, and learn lessons along the way. Don't forget about the fun facts that follow—they are all about local flora and fauna.
A great illustrated primer on fables to teach life lessons everyone should know.
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Chen Junhua has been an educator for over 17 years. He draws inspiration from his interests in reading, writing, singing; playing video games, basketball, music; and his love for nature. He hopes to inspire children to seek their passions too. He currently lives in the concrete jungle of Singapore and is considered a native species of the island.
Chan Shu Yin is an artist and art therapist. She brings nature-inspired stories to life through her art. The experiences she has acquired as a visual effects artist and art therapist have helped nurture, develop and ground her techniques in watercolour painting. She enjoys the act of creating as a form of self-care and a way to tell personal stories. She enjoys observing her cat as live reference and watching paint dry.
Size: 220mm x 170mm
Language: English