This is the second edition of Epigram children's books written by our local author, Maureen Yeo and the illustrations were beautifully illustrated by Gracie Chai , with the first edition sold out within half a year!
This beautiful book tells us about our very local animals under threat and Alpha Macaque, together with his troop decided to plan and embark on an adventure to rewrite the Constitution. The book advocates on conservation and personally, I think this is a suitable read for Primary 3 onwards (for independant readers) as well as for adults, who wish to to have a short read. This endearing story teaches both children and adults to be more compassionate towards animals and nature!
As for children younger than 9yo, parents can read to them as a bonding activity, introduce new vocabulary to help their vocabulary bank grows as Maureen had added adjectives to bring live to the animals and at the same time children learns certain animal behavioural too!
It may seemed wordy for the young readers but wait, flip open the front and back of the book, printed on them were beautiful illustration of 35 land and sea animals and through out all the 5 chapters!
I loved the illustration of the Slow Loris most! It would be nice to have them printed on merchadise like tote bags, folders or even pencil cases!
You can get artistic with your child at home, following the beautiful drawing, pull out the drawing papers anytime and doodle!
During after the story-telling session, the children were seated around the table, armed with papers and pencils and doodled away as Gracie gave a live, step-by-step demostration on how to draw a really adorable boar!
When the nose of the wild boar got a little longer, it could actually looked like a baby elephant!
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The Great Singapore Poo Sale and Other Beastly Business is a book about some animals trying to protect their homes from being destroyed by us, human beings. The animals used their wits and creatively came up with various and funny methods. Will their efforts to save the forest be in vain? Go, buy this book and find out the ending! I really love this book as the events in this book are really surprising and hilarious, illustrations in this book clearly describes what is happening in the story and are really adorable!
You can purchase a copy of The Greatg Singapore Poo Sale and Other Beastly Business at the following:
Popular and other major bookstores
Huggs-Epigram Coffee Bookshop (within URA Building)
Online: www.shop.epigrambooks.sg
If you would like a signed copy with a personalised message, go ahead and drop Maureen a PM on Instagram!
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| From the left: Me, Maureen, Gracie |
About the Author
Maureen Yeo teaches English, Literature and life skills by introducing her young children to Roald Dahl's great principle: "A little nonsense now and then is realished by the wisest men". When not working, she seeks out adventures at home and abroad, especially wildlife encounters. Some of these adventures have been documented as travel articles for Today newspaper.
About the Illustrator
Gracie Chai is a self-taught illustrator and artist who has dabbled in textile fabrication and clothes making. She has sold her handmade dresses and accessories in various parts of the world and had her works featured in international and local publications. Her attention has now returned to illustrating - her first artistic passion.
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