Woods in the Books Blog

Little EcoHero 2019 is in full swing! So far, we have begun our charge for a greener future by introducing a $1 charge on paper bags, setting up collection points at both Woods in the Books and Books Ahoy! for used paper bags, and we have more plans to come! As our wonderful customers have responded to our calls for paper bags, some of you have asked if we’re worried whether our move to stop giving out our paper bags might hurt our brand. Is it silly for a tiny set up like Woods in the Books to just stop...

These few weeks have been a journey of unlearning and relearning. When I was offered the Creative Residency at Woods in the Books, I was excited because it is a great opportunity to test out ideas that I have for young children. However, the first step was difficult. Imaginative Play: Will You Be My Friend? The first thought that came into mind is to create a play experience. It took a while for me, Shannon, and Mike to come out with the right phrase for what I intend to do. I have also been struggling to explain or express what...

Can a simple glass of lemonade make a difference in our world? Find out how you can turn lemonade into social enterprise in this special learning journey with Swapnil Mishra, author of Freddy the Eager Fundraiser. Learn about budgeting, collaboration, and how to sell lemonade to raise money for a good cause! For this workshop, you can get a special bundle of Freddy the Eager Fundraiser (U.P. $14.00) along with your ticket to bring home with you! Who: 8 - 12 years old When: Saturday 1 June, 10.00AM - 12.00PMWhere: Woods in the Books 3 Yong Siak Street Singapore 168642Tickets...

Julián LOVES mermaids. There are mermaids on the train one day when Julián and his abuela are on their way home. Fascinated and inspired, Julián goes the rest of the way home imagining himself as a mermaid with a colourful tail and long flowing locks of hair. When his abuela leaves him on his own, Julián turns his imagination into reality as best he can -- he borrows lipstick, he plucks leaves and flowers for hair, and he takes down the curtains to fashion a tail. When his abuela discovers him, she asks him to wait before she gives him...