piao1chong2de4xiao3xian1nu3 xiang3yao4shi2zi4de4lu2zi3 . Albin Michel Jeunesse
NLB: J P LEV
xiao3han1bao4bao4 . Steve Smallman 2006, 2007 . Originally published in Great Britain in 2007 by Little Tiger Press . For grade P1 . ISBN978-7-5600-7153-4 . Kids' Illustration: 5 stars. Creativity: 3.5 stars.
lu:bizi . If only I had a green nose. Originally published by Good News Publishers, Wheaton, Illinois. Moral: stars. Folk (Elves) Tale: 4 stars. For grades K-P3 (i would rather read to P3s). ISBN978-7-210-03546-6 . BICL Bishan Library B19401125A . Christian teaching: 5 stars
shuimeiren . Sleeping Beauty, Germany Illustrator Translated by Beijing. For grades K-P3. Artwork: 5 stars. ISBN978-7-5060-0889-4 . Toa Payoh Library B20945860A
KELIKEDA . Crictor by Tomi Ungerer, French Illustrator Translated by Beijing. Madame Bodot is surprised to receive a boa constrictor for a birthday present, but soon she is knitting a long sweater for him and taking him to the school where she teaches. Then one night Crictor repays her kindness with his bravery. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-P3. 32 pages. Creativity: 5 stars. Other culture: 5 stars, French. Arts & Crafts. ISBN7-5391-3550-6 . Bishan Library B18904901J
dakeshuidefangzhi, Audrey Wood, Don Wood. Creative Illustrations: 5 stars
repetition
Original: The Napping House, simplified chinese translation by Juvenile & Children's Publishing House
bianbianbian, Newton. Toddler
keaideshuxiaodi series. Creativity: 5 stars
xiaobaima. Creative Illustrations: 5 stars. National Library, Central
songshuheyueliang. Creative Illustrations: 5 stars
Ah Zhi Zu AARRGGHH Spider! Lydia Monks Illustration: 4 stars N1-P1
chui di shou POPULAR Publisher (pide pipper) Illustration: 4 stars N1-P3 Bishan Library B16342891A
yi li zhong zi (i can read series) Illustration: 3 stars N1-P3 Bishan Library B17966890B
yi zhi xiang zuo zou
wo shi shui (2-in-1 series) Illustration: 4 stars N1-P1
ma yi he xi gua , Japan Creative Illustrations: 4 stars. i dont like the red color!
wo2 hen3 shan4 liang2 raffles girls CL Reading 17
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
children's - English
Allen Say's, Shel Silverstein's Books
A Drop of Water G.M.
Map of Dreams, Uri Shulevitz creativity: 5 stars. about the world, general knowledge and rhymes: 5 stars.
The Musicians of Bremen, Original: Brothers Grimm, retold and illustrated by Niroot Puttapipat. Ageing, Music and illustrations: 5 stars . Great book as a gift, for musicians. Printed in China
Mr Big, Ed Vere. a story about lookin beyond prejudices. Spirituality: 4 stars .
A Bunny is Funny, Harriet Ziefert and Fred Ehrlich. a story about rhymes, using animals. 4 stars .
the big book of little. great for StoryTellers. excerpts + they have retained the original paintings! NLB
mo willems. Creativity: 5 stars
the one tree, david pierce hughes. About: the environment. Spirituality: 5 stars . Don't like its drawing.
AARRGGHH Spider! Lydia Monks Illustration: 4 stars N1-P1
A Drop of Water G.M.
Map of Dreams, Uri Shulevitz creativity: 5 stars. about the world, general knowledge and rhymes: 5 stars.
The Musicians of Bremen, Original: Brothers Grimm, retold and illustrated by Niroot Puttapipat. Ageing, Music and illustrations: 5 stars . Great book as a gift, for musicians. Printed in China
Mr Big, Ed Vere. a story about lookin beyond prejudices. Spirituality: 4 stars .
A Bunny is Funny, Harriet Ziefert and Fred Ehrlich. a story about rhymes, using animals. 4 stars .
the big book of little. great for StoryTellers. excerpts + they have retained the original paintings! NLB
mo willems. Creativity: 5 stars
the one tree, david pierce hughes. About: the environment. Spirituality: 5 stars . Don't like its drawing.
AARRGGHH Spider! Lydia Monks Illustration: 4 stars N1-P1
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Oh whine oh whine
I can’t remember my exact words –‘cos it was 2am in the morning- but it must have been in the tone of ‘I told you so!’… ‘This is what happens when you have a cold drink’ (after you’ve been told you shouldn’t, because of your cough!). It was directed at my child but it woke my hubby and he sheepishly said, “Stop complaining!”
I read somewhere that people in Singapore don’t really complain; they whine. How apt! And perhaps we womenfolk don’t see ourselves as complainers. We elevate our communication status: we’re sharing the whole damn story with someone in the most colorful manner ever.
Honestly, what do we hope to achieve out of complaining? I’m married to the nicest in-laws ever- this is especially true with regards to my father-in-law (FIL): he handles things as they are mostly with a pragmatic approach. So it is with my MIL, most of the times. Sometimes I am inclined to think that they have a cushy life hence it is easy for them not to (complain). What about those who have had it tough right from the beginning? It would be justified for them to complain, wouldn’t it?
Whatever it is, I realized, thru my experience with my in-laws, that our attitude towards things matters. I find it enjoyable to be with people who are positive. The good news is that “always looking on the bright side of life” can be learnt. Read ‘the One Tree’ written by David Pierce Hughes to find out how! jeanne anne hsi
the One Tree:
5 stars for story, 1 star for illustration
I read somewhere that people in Singapore don’t really complain; they whine. How apt! And perhaps we womenfolk don’t see ourselves as complainers. We elevate our communication status: we’re sharing the whole damn story with someone in the most colorful manner ever.
Honestly, what do we hope to achieve out of complaining? I’m married to the nicest in-laws ever- this is especially true with regards to my father-in-law (FIL): he handles things as they are mostly with a pragmatic approach. So it is with my MIL, most of the times. Sometimes I am inclined to think that they have a cushy life hence it is easy for them not to (complain). What about those who have had it tough right from the beginning? It would be justified for them to complain, wouldn’t it?
Whatever it is, I realized, thru my experience with my in-laws, that our attitude towards things matters. I find it enjoyable to be with people who are positive. The good news is that “always looking on the bright side of life” can be learnt. Read ‘the One Tree’ written by David Pierce Hughes to find out how! jeanne anne hsi
the One Tree:
5 stars for story, 1 star for illustration
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