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Fun family activities & places to visit with our kids in Singapore & beyond (plus the occasional mommy rantings!)
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READ & REVIEWED: Guidance and Training for Reading Comprehension Skills
Guidance and Training for Reading Comprehension Skills is a useful guide to help secondary school students score in Chinese comprehension.
Vivian Teo
Jan 271 min read
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READ & REVIEWED: Anzu and the Realm of Darkness
Anzu and the Realm of Darkness is a beautifully-illustrated and exciting adventure into the underworld of Japanese folklore.
Vivian Teo
Jan 262 min read
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READ & REVIEWED: The Night Ends with Fire by K X Song
The Night Ends With Fire is an exciting adult retelling of Mulan with a feisty protagonist who holds her own in a war.
Vivian Teo
Jan 242 min read
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READ & REVIEWED: Conquer G3 Mathematics by Singapore Asia Publishers
Conquer G3 Mathematics for Secondary Levels Workbook 1 by Singapore Asia Publishers has a comprehensive coverage good for rigorous practice.
Vivian Teo
Jan 151 min read
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READ & REVIEWED: The Thin Veil Between Us by Marilyn Choong
The Thin Veil Between Us is a heartfelt memoir and comforting self-help book that shares an interesting perspective on death and afterlife.
Vivian Teo
Jan 72 min read
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Q4 2024 highlights & author talks by Vivian Teo
Author talks by Vivian Teo and book-related highlights in the fourth quarter of 2024!
Vivian Teo
Jan 13 min read
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Taking your kid to Lost World of Tambun in Ipoh? Here are 10 things to know
With a variety of fun activities for kids and adults, Lost World of Tambun in Ipoh, Malaysia makes for a great getaway for families.
Vivian Teo
Dec 24, 202412 min read
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READ & REVIEWED: Look on the Bright Side by Lily Williams & Karen Schneemann
Look on the Bright Side is a heartfelt and relatable upper middle grade graphic novel about four friends dealing with teenager issues.
Vivian Teo
Dec 23, 20242 min read
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We lunch at Joji's Diner at Serangoon, Singapore. Is the American-style diner all it's hyped up to be?
Joji's Diner serves up tasty American comfort food in a cool retro setting.
Vivian Teo
Dec 11, 20242 min read
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READ & REVIEWED: Mastering Chemistry: The Ultimate Guide for Upper Secondary Levels
Mastering Chemistry by Singapore Asia Publishers is a comprehensive guide book with curated notes and questions to consolidate learning.
Vivian Teo
Dec 5, 20241 min read
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We went glamping at Lazarus Island! Here's what a staycation at Into the Woods is like
Tucked away on a beautiful beach, Into the Woods at Singapore's Lazarus Island makes for a unique and memorable glamping staycation.
Vivian Teo
Nov 26, 202411 min read
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READ & REVIEWED: Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Wrath of the Triple Goddess by Rick Riordan
Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Wrath of the Triple Goddess is yet another hilarious and heartening addition to the Percy Jackson series.
Vivian Teo
Nov 22, 20242 min read
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READ & REVIEWED: Amir and the Jinn Princess by MT Khan
Amir & the Jinn Princess is a beautifully written middle grade story about hope and being the change you want to see.
Vivian Teo
Nov 18, 20242 min read
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(UPDATED) Taking kids to Universal Studios Singapore? Here are 10 things to know
Universal Studios Singapore at Resorts World Sentosa makes for an enjoyable vacation-like escape for kids and adults.
Vivian Teo
Nov 12, 20248 min read
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READ & REVIEWED: Whodunnit High
Whodunnit High is a fun puzzle book to start younger ones on mystery- and puzzle-solving.
Vivian Teo
Nov 10, 20241 min read
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(UPDATED) Taking your kid to Adventure Cove Waterpark at Sentosa? Here are 8 things to know
Adventure Cove Waterpark at Resorts World Sentosa Singapore is splashing good fun for kids and adults.
Vivian Teo
Nov 3, 20246 min read
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READ & REVIEWED: Kill Joy by Holly Jackson
Kill Joy by Holly Jackson is marks the beginning of Pip Fitz-Amobi’s story with a fun yet tension-filled murder mystery dinner party.
Vivian Teo
Oct 29, 20241 min read
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READ & REVIEWED: Really Big Questions for Daring Thinkers: Space and Time
Really Big Questions for Daring Thinkers: Space and Time is perfect for those intrigued by space and the concept of time.
Vivian Teo
Oct 20, 20241 min read
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Q3 2024 highlights & author talks by Vivian Teo
Book talks by Singapore children's author, Vivian Teo, in the third quarter of 2024.
Vivian Teo
Oct 16, 20245 min read
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READ & REVIEWED: The Hysterical Girls of St. Bernadette’s by Hanna Alkaf
The Hysterical Girls of St. Bernadette’s by Hanna Alkaf is a gripping psychological horror story with a profound social commentary.
Vivian Teo
Oct 13, 20242 min read
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