Preview: March On 2022 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

With the March school holidays just around the corner, it’s time to take the kids out for a little arts appreciation – and no better place to do that than Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay’s annual March On! festival! Playing from 9 – 13 Mar 2022, the festival focuses on creating participatory arts experiences and multi-disciplinary programmes for children, families and schools, starting with … Continue reading Preview: March On 2022 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

★★★☆☆ Book Review: Uncle Daniel’s Favourite Colour by Far’ain Jaafar and Nisa’ Tuzzakirah

An introduction to synaesthesia and the many ways one can experience ‘sight’. Talking to disabled individuals can feel a little scary, with the fear that one might accidentally seem insensitive and commit some kind of social faux pas when we speak to them about ‘normal’ experiences. That’s a big reason behind Yusuf’s hesitation when he’s assigned to find out about his family’s favourite colours, and … Continue reading ★★★☆☆ Book Review: Uncle Daniel’s Favourite Colour by Far’ain Jaafar and Nisa’ Tuzzakirah

★★★☆☆ Book Review: Just A Little Mynah – Makan Mischief by Evelyn Sue Wong and Dhanendra Poedjono

Multilingual adventures exploring Singapore’s multicultural cuisine. If she actually had opposable thumbs, Little Mynah could well be a food blogger, with her comprehensive knowledge of Singaporean culture and cuisine. Our fine-feathered friend returns for a second outing following her debut, this time introducing two of her human friends, Jay and Jen, to the seemingly endless varieties of food available at a hawker centre, when they … Continue reading ★★★☆☆ Book Review: Just A Little Mynah – Makan Mischief by Evelyn Sue Wong and Dhanendra Poedjono

★★★★☆ Book Review: What If The Wind Tears My Kite? by Adia Tay

Learning to cope with letting go. Once there was a boy who lived all alone on a hill. Then one day, he found a kite, and everything changed.  As with most children’s books, Adia Tay’s What if the Wind Tears My Kite? is a metaphor for a much bigger message hidden behind the colourful illustrations and seemingly simple story. It’s quite clear from the beginning … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Book Review: What If The Wind Tears My Kite? by Adia Tay

★★★★☆ Book Review: Lemonade Sky by J.H. Low

Gorgeous illustrations with a whimsical story to remind readers of all ages of the power of imagination. It’s been a while since I last read a children’s book whose illustrations gripped me from the moment I laid eyes on them, but J.H. Low has achieved just that with his new book Lemonade Sky. Loosely speaking, Lemonade Sky follows a boy and his faithful friends as he sets out … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Book Review: Lemonade Sky by J.H. Low

★★★☆☆ Book Review: Suka-Suka the Cement Truck by Ng Swee San and Han Qingping

A colourful lesson on being responsible and picking up after yourself.  The sheer number of cars is probably one of the biggest contributors towards global warming and climate change today. But perhaps that’s precisely why they make for the best characters to explain the importance of being responsible for one’s actions, and being conscientious towards others. That’s the big lesson that Suka-Suka the Cement Truck … Continue reading ★★★☆☆ Book Review: Suka-Suka the Cement Truck by Ng Swee San and Han Qingping

★★★★☆ Book Review: The Marvellous Sugee Cake by Quek Hong Shin

Lush, colourful illustrations introduces younger readers to the iconic sugee cake and Eurasian culture.  If there’s one quintessentially Eurasian cuisine we will always say yes to, it’s sugee cake. Unique in its use of semolina and rich almond taste, a sugee cake is the perfect dessert to enjoy at the end of a meal, or as a snack for afternoon tea, sure to lift your … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Book Review: The Marvellous Sugee Cake by Quek Hong Shin

Preview: Octoburst! – A Children’s Festival 2020 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

October is a very special time for kids – after all, it’s when Children’s Day happens! To celebrate, regardless of the performance restrictions in place, Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay is bringing back their annual Octoburst! children’s festival for a series of free-to-access digital programmes from 5th to 18th October 2020. Whether you’re in school, at home or even if you’re not in Singapore, Octoburst! … Continue reading Preview: Octoburst! – A Children’s Festival 2020 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

Preview: Moonfest 2020 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

This September, celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival, Esplanade-style, as Moonfest returns this year – online! Now in its 16th edition, check out a variety of free-to-access digital programmes celebrating traditional art forms such as xiqu, dance, folk songs, puppetry, poetry and crosstalk, and even a special virtual edition of the annual Lantern Walkabout too! Nam Hwa Opera’s Teochew Opera Classics Available on Esplanade Offstage and Huayi’s … Continue reading Preview: Moonfest 2020 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

Preview: TLC Children’s Festival by The Little Company

This September, Singapore Repertory Theatre’s The Little Company is bringing theatre to your screens, with the TLC Children’s Festival taking place completely online! For a whole month, look out for brand new productions, workshops and fun activities with the aim to entertain, inspire and nurture the kids. For starters, catch Fly High, as Poppy (Tan Rui Shan) and Mo (Andrew Marko) embark on a quest to build … Continue reading Preview: TLC Children’s Festival by The Little Company