A Boy Named Harry: The Childhood of Lee Kuan Yew (book 1)

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Childhood adventures of Singapore's iconic leader

A Boy Named Harry: The Childhood of Lee Kuan Yew is a perfect read for young readers to learn about the childhood days of Lee Kuan Yew, the founding father of modern-day Singapore. This book not only gives a glimpse into his childhood adventures but also instills the idea that hard work and perseverance can lead to success in life. The colorful illustrations and simple language make this a great book for parents, caregivers, and teachers to share with children, inspiring them to dream big and work hard to achieve their goals.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

A Boy Named Harry: The Childhood of Lee Kuan Yew (book 1)

Regular price RM35.88 MYR
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ISBN: 9789814615297
Authors: Patrick Yee
Publisher: Epigram Books
Date of Publication: 2014-08-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Picture Books, Childrens
Related Topics: Adventure, Family, Historical
Goodreads rating: 4.12
(rated by 26 readers)

Description

A Boy Named Harry tells about the childhood of modern Singapore’s founder, Lee Kuan Yew, in language accessible to young children. Harry grew up in a country that is very different from what it is now, went to school in a one-room schoolhouse and although he was a natural in English, mathematics and science, worked hard to gain entry into the prestigious Raffles Institution. The book also relates Harry’s playful moments and shows the mischievous side of the boy who grew up to lead and build Singapore into a modern country.About the Author:Patrick Yee is an award-winning illustrator of more than 100 children’s books. Some of his books include A Boy Named Harry, Fann, Little Buddy, Winter Rabbit, and On Being Happy. He is most well-known in the US for his Rosie Rabbit board book series, which has sold close to 100,000 copies and been translated into five languages. He has won the Macmillan Prize for Children’s Book Illustration twice. He currently teaches at Nanyang Polytechnic, the Nanyang Academy Of Fine Arts, the Spastic Children’s Association, and the AWWA Special School.
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Childhood adventures of Singapore's iconic leader

A Boy Named Harry: The Childhood of Lee Kuan Yew is a perfect read for young readers to learn about the childhood days of Lee Kuan Yew, the founding father of modern-day Singapore. This book not only gives a glimpse into his childhood adventures but also instills the idea that hard work and perseverance can lead to success in life. The colorful illustrations and simple language make this a great book for parents, caregivers, and teachers to share with children, inspiring them to dream big and work hard to achieve their goals.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.