Book Launches
Max & Pax: ABC of Singapore
22 May 2025 (Thu) | 1:00pm—1:30pm
English | CTPL Submarine Room
Written by Dushyant Pawaskar
Illustrated by Andrew Aprilio
Join Max, an adventurous child, and Pax, a lovable bear, on an A-to-Z journey through Singapore! Through 26 playful rhymes and vibrant illustrations, young readers will explore the city's iconic landmarks, rich culture, and fascinating history—sparking curiosity, family bonding, and a love for adventure at home or on vacation.
Finding Magic
22 May 2025 (Thu) | 3:00pm—3:30pm
English | CTPL Submarine Room
Written by Arshiya Jhunjhnuwala
Set in the vibrant streets of Singapore's Holland Village, Finding Magic follows sisters Ava and Mia as they receive a “magical stone” from Uncle Goat, a kind-hearted bookstore owner. However, this stone has special “magic”. It doesn’t grant wishes; instead, it helps the girls uncover the hidden magic in everyday life.
As the girls navigate everyday challenges, Ava and Mia discover an important truth; true magic lies in how we choose to respond to life’s ups and downs, with imaginative adventures and a touch of whimsy. Finding Magic is a richly illustrated book featuring playful animal characters set across a vibrant Singaporean backdrop.
隐形的人：建筑工叔叔 / 值夜班
Invisible People series: Uncles at Work & The Night Shift
23 May 2025 (Fri) | 11:30am—12:00pm
Chinese | English | CTPL Submarine Room
作者：陈爱洁
插图：陈靖霖
【隐形的人】系列是献给从事非常特殊工作的人。他们的工作让我们的世界变得更美好。让我们一起来认识这些 “隐形的人”，向他们问好或说声 “谢谢”，让大家都能 “看见” 他们。
Written by Ames Chen
Illustrated by Jayl Chen
The Invisible People series is a tribute to the people who hold very special jobs. Their work makes our world a better place. Let us get to know these Invisible People so we can better appreciate the unsung heroes in our society!
Geo’s Journey to Self-Love
23 May 2025 (Fri) | 12:30pm—1:00pm
English | CTPL Submarine Room
Written by Nicole Chen
Illustrated by Louise Emilie
Geo, a kind little giraffe, often feels that he is not good enough due to the voices of colourful, yet unkind, giraffes in his head. Join Geo on a journey as he discovers the power of self-love, learns to see his true worth, and overcomes negative thoughts. With the help of his best friend Lily, Geo realises just how special he is.
A treasure trove of life lessons on self-love and affirmations, this book is the perfect read for any child seeking courage, kindness, and a dash of love in their everyday life.
New Titles from Armour Publishing
23 May 2025 (Fri) | 1:30pm—2:00pm
English | CTPL Submarine Room
Coco, a Big Brother
Written by Dingli Stevens
Illustrated by Quek Hong Shin
Coco is only 4 years old and he loves to play with his big brother Nico every day, but Coco has never been a big brother before.
One day, when Coco’s neighbour Uncle Max falls sick, Auntie Jill has to drop baby Leo at Coco’s home. Mum is busy, so she asks Coco to take care of Leo. What will Coco do now? Can he be a good big brother just like Nico is?
Casey’s Colourful Day
Written by Andree Ong
Illustrated by Jordan Gao
When Casey announces how boring colours have become, a walk with Dad becomes a time for them to ask their neighbours what their favourite colours are and why.
What will Casey find as he explores a world of new exciting colours and uniquely Singaporean experiences?
A Gambit of Stories: A Showcase of Children’s & YA Books by Epigram Books
23 May 2025 (Fri) | 4:30pm—5:00pm
English | CTPL Submarine Room
Mikaela Kong 2: Champion of the Realms
Written by Vivian Teo
Sly the Fly
Written by R. S. Robbie
Illustrated by Debbie Yuen & Jessley Sim
Ghost Hunters of Geylang
Written by Xie Shi Min
From cheeky picture books and epic middle-grade adventures to atmospheric young adult fiction, this special book launch celebrates the wide-ranging stories published by Epigram Books. Whether you’re a parent, educator, aspiring children’s writer, come discover the kind of stories we’re proud to put into young readers’ hands.
Featuring the authors of Sly the Fly, Mikaela Kong: Champion of Realms, and Ghost Hunters of Geylang, this panel offers a behind-the-scenes look at writing for different age groups and genres, and what it takes to create stories that entertain, empower and endure.
Music of the Mountains
24 May 2025 (Sat) | 11:30am—12:30pm
English | L1, Plaza
Written by Sabrina Shah
Illustrated by Manal Mirza
In this lyrical story exploring intergenerational connections and traditions, can Roohi find the courage to play the rabab at her school’s Eid concert? She adores listening to her grandfather’s melodies but struggles to match his rhythm. With Neeka Baba unwell, she must rely on her own determination and draw from ancestors' strength and to share her music with the world.
新加坡的童年
My Singapore Childhood
24 May 2025 (Sat) | 2:30pm—3:00pm
English | CTPL Submarine Room
Written by Claudia Ju
Illustrated by Thin Thin
My Singapore Childhood is a collection of children’s poems illustrated to depict a little boy’s daily life in Singapore. The boy enjoys simple pleasures: watching the rain fall and the sunrise, playing with mimosas along the walkways, inhaling the fresh scent after the rain, and feeding fish in the canals. He loves gazing at the moon at night and the clouds during the day and constantly craves chicken rice and kaya toast.
Through his eyes, the boy shares his Singapore story with a deep sense of love and belonging. His observations reflect the experiences of many children growing up in this peaceful nation today, similar to the older generation reminiscing about their old Kampong lives. The poems, narrated from the boy and his Mummy’s perspectives, evoke nostalgia and form collective memories for a new generation of Singaporeans.
This enchanting book is available in English and Chinese editions. In addition, Chinese audio versions of the poems are available on Spotify’s My Singapore Childhood channel, which serves ass a free resource for learning Chinese.
Dear Author, YOU ARE WRONG!
24 May 2025 (Sat) | 3:30pm—4:00pm
English | CTPL Submarine Room
Written by Varsha Varghese
Illustrated by Scholastic Asia
Eleven-year-old Avisha expects a dull summer of solitary afternoons, microwaved lunches, and a dreaded writing class - until a book from her reading list changes everything.
Dear Author, YOU ARE WRONG! is a funny, thought-provoking, and heartwarming story about unexpected adventures and the power of books to transform perspectives.
Young Writer Anthology (2024)
24 May 2025 (Sat) | 4:30pm—5:00pm
English | CTPL Submarine Room
Various Authors
Edited by Taira Robles
The Young Writer Awards Anthology (2024) is a collection of the best stories from the BBC Earth Young Writer Championship. The BBC Earth Young Writer Championship is organised by Jsim Education, the publisher of the BBC Earth Magazine (Asia Edition). The BBC Young Writer Championship seeks exceptional stories and non-fictional pieces about Singapore, and strives to grant children and young adults a platform to share their views and stories with the world.
The Greatest River
25 May 2025 (Sun) | 9:30am—10:30am
English | L1, Plaza
Written by Namita Moolani Mehra
Illustrated by Khoa Le
A hope-filled picture book about the greatest mother of all: Ganga, the holy river that runs through India beloved by millions.
Born in a glacier, high up in the Himalayas.
A river worshipped by millions.
A goddess.
With her Mamma sick, Ananda and her Maasi, her aunt, make their way to the great river Ganga to experience the powerful tradition of bathing in the river’s healing waters. It’s within the Great Mother’s swirling embrace that Ananda embarks on a healing and eye-opening journey, finding more than she ever could have imagined along the way.
From celebrated author Namita Moolani Mehra and award-winning artist Khoa Le comes a story about the peace, healing, and hope nature often provides.
和小公主一起玩
25 May 2025 (Sun) | 1:30pm—2:00pm
Chinese | CTPL Submarine Room
作者：林文佩
这本趣味漫画讲述善良又迷糊的蕾比公主，她充满奇思妙想，调皮又可爱。与雪球、悠悠等好友一起，日常充满欢乐与惊喜。书中展现他们的趣事，同时传递友谊、亲情和相处之道，让读者在欢笑中收获温暖。这是一本趣味横生的漫画书，讲述了一只善良又迷糊、对万事万物都充满好奇的小兔子——蕾比公主的故事。
蕾比公主脑袋里总是装满千奇百怪的想法，行动间带着一丝调皮，常常让人哭笑不得。她身边有一群亲密的好朋友——雪球、悠悠、斑烈、蓓儿、蔓丝和罗拔王子等，每一天都充满欢乐与惊喜。在这本书中，你将看到蕾比公主和朋友们在相处中闹出的各种趣事，也将在欢笑中领悟到关于友谊、亲情以及如何与他人和谐相处的温暖道理。
Written by Lim Boon Pee
This fun comic book follows Princess Lebi, a kind but scatterbrained rabbit full of quirky ideas and mischief. With friends like Snowball, Yoyo, and Prince Robert, she stirs up endless laughter. Through their adventures, readers will enjoy humor while learning valuable lessons about friendship, family, and getting along with others.
JUARA: The Story of Singapore’s Squash Legend Zainal Abidin
25 May 2025 (Sun) | 1:45pm—2:45pm
English | L1, Plaza
Written by Rilla Melati Bahri
Illustrated by Diah Chakraborty
Juara tells the story of Singapore’s very own squash legend, Zainal Abidin Malik – an ordinary kampung boy who found his true calling in squash and did Singapore proud.
Born to a housewife mother and a bus driver father in a family of seven, Zainal rose against all odds to make his dream a reality; leading Singapore to finish 6th at the World Men’s Team Championships in 1985 and beating world champion Ross Norman of New Zealand at the final of the Penang Squash Open in 1989.
This story is based on a series of personal interviews about Zainal’s real struggles and challenges; his luck with an old beaten racket picked up from the dustbin and his chance encounter with a few kind souls who changed his fate.
Happy Birthday! With Timmy and Tammy
25 May 2025 (Sun) | 3:30pm—4:00pm
English | CTPL Submarine Room
Written by Ruth Wan-Lau
Illustrated by Eliz Ong
This personalised book turns a child’s birthday into an unforgettable adventure! With Timmy & Tammy, they explore Singapore’s iconic spots, from Bukit Timah Hill, to the Dragon Playground. Filled with joy and discovery, this story inspires curiosity, adventure, and endless possibilities on their special day.
从远方来的朋友
Capybara Family’s Adventure in the Lion City
25 May 2025 (Sun) | 4:30pm—5:00pm
Chinese | CTPL Submarine Room
作者：钱冰韵
插图：许炜玲
水獭水水的笔友卡卡要来新加坡了！水水兴奋得迎接从远方来的水豚一家，带着他们游览新加坡！一路上，他们欣赏美景、尝试新事物，也慢慢了解彼此的喜好。在欢笑与陪伴中，他们收获了一段温暖的友谊。
Written by Beverly Qian
Illustrated by Cybil Kho
Shui Shui welcomes a capybara family from afar and takes them on an adventure around Singapore! As they explore iconic sights and try new experiences, they also discover each other’s favorite things. Through laughter and companionship, a heartwarming friendship blossoms in this delightful tale of discovery.