Woods in the Books Blog

Meet the Author: Satoshi Kitamura

Meet the Author: Satoshi Kitamura

Satoshi Kitamura is visiting us right here at Woods in the Books! Come, join in for a kamishibai performance (Japanese paper theatre) and craft activities, and expect a boatload of delights from the award-winning illustrator and author of Millie’s Marvellous Hats. Who: Ages 4 - 8 When: 11AM - 12PM, Sunday 9 SeptemberWhere: Woods in the Books, 3 Yong Siak Street Ticket: $15* per child *inclusive of $5 store credit 

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The Books Ahoy! Book Fair (31 August - 6 September)

The Books Ahoy! Book Fair (31 August - 6 September)

Hooray! The Books Ahoy! Book Fair is back from 31 August to 6 September! If you hurry, you might just catch author Sophia Huang as she reads from her Nature Playtime Series, where you can find out how to play games with saga tree seeds and touch-me-not-plants! Dive into the Books Ahoy! Book Fair for saga seed crafts, new books, and special promotions this September School Holiday. 

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Author Reading: Nature Playtime Series by Sophia Huang

Author Reading: Nature Playtime Series by Sophia Huang

One, two, three! How many saga seeds do YOU see? Join Sophia Huang, author of the Nature Playtime Series, as she reads from The Saga Tree and Touch-me-nots, a pair of books that show you just how Mother Nature can be the very best playground for anyone with a touch of imagination. Make and play with saga seed crafts after the reading! Who: Ages 4 - 7When: 2 - 3PM, Saturday 1 SeptemberWhere: B1 Atrium, FORUM The Shopping MallTicket: $15* per child *Inclusive of 1 book from the Nature Playtime Series and $5 same-day store credit for book purchases only,...

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StoryTime in the Woods -- 'Mottainai Grandma' | 亲子同乐之《怕浪费婆婆》绘本故事

StoryTime in the Woods -- 'Mottainai Grandma' | 亲子同乐之《怕浪费婆婆》绘本故事

'Mottainai Grandma' is coming to Chinese StoryTime in the Woods! ‘Mot-ta-i-nai’ is a Japanese word that means, “What a waste!” It is a word that asks everyone to treat their things with care and consideration for nature and other people around us. For the good of our beautiful planet, let’s learn ways to prevent waste with 'Mottainai Grandma'! Listen to the story, play the Little EcoHero trivia game, learn how you can protect the planet, and bring home a copy of《怕浪费婆婆》. This session supports parent-child language immersion and is friendly to non-Chinese-speaking parents! For: 4 - 8 years oldDate: 18...

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