Let's Read Some Great Books!: Eric Carle
Did you know The Very Hungry Caterpillar was published 48 years ago in 1969? To celebrate The Very Hungry Caterpillar Day, Puffin Books is giving a free tote bag away with every purchase of an Eric Carle book. Pick yours up at Books Ahoy! or Woods in the Books, while stocks last.
Elf Reads: The Inquisitor's Tale
About this book: 1242. On a dark night, travelers from across France cross paths at an inn and begin to tell stories of three children. Their adventures take them on a chase through France: they are taken captive by knights, sit alongside a king, and save the land from a farting dragon. On the run to escape prejudice and persecution and save precious and holy texts from being burned, their quest drives them forward to a final showdown at Mont Saint-Michel, where all will come to question if these children can perform the miracles of saints. Join William, an oblate on...
LITTLE SingLit presents: Mooty the Mouse (a Woods in the Books x Momshoo workshop)
“Mooty was a lovely, little mouse. He had twinkling eyes and a long, curly tail.” Created by Jessie Wee, 'The Adventures of Mooty' were some of the first Singaporean stories written for children. Create your own Mooty puppet with simple stitching techniques in felt in this Woods in the Books x Momshoo workshop. Make him come alive, ready for new adventures in the 21st Century. Suitable for participants aged 7 - 10, limited spaces available. (Needles and scissors will be used.) Please sign up below so that we can prepare enough workshop material! Admission: FREE with every $20 purchase of...
Elf Reads: The House on Palmer Road
About this book: It is 1930s Singapore and war is raging in China and Europe. But for eight-year-old Sing and her nine brothers and sisters, life is carefree and fun at their wooden house in Palmer Road where they live with Mother, Father and Ah Seem. Join them as they go frog hunting, escape fierce guard geese, visit a 'coolie room', and head off on other exciting adventures in pre-war colonial Singapore. This playful, fun-filled children's book is based on the childhood experiences of 83-year-old first time author, Si-Hoe S.S., who is the 'real' Sing. In The House on Palmer...
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