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

by Patrick Yee
RM34.81 MYR
A Boy Named Harry: The Childhood of Lee Kuan Yew (book 1) - Thryft
A Boy Named Harry: The Childhood of Lee Kuan Yew (book 1) - Thryft

Discover Lee Kuan Yew's childhood in Singapore.

This book is a great read for younger audiences who are curious about the childhood of Singapore's founding father, Lee Kuan Yew. Through playful illustrations and relatable storytelling, it showcases Lee's carefree and mischievous side, while emphasizing his dedication to academic excellence. This book helps children understand the important contributions he made to Singapore later in life.

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

by Patrick Yee
RM34.81 MYR
ISBN: 9789814615297
Authors: Patrick Yee
Publisher: Epigram Books
Date of Publication: 2014-08-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Picture Books, Childrens Classics
Related Topics: Adventure, Family, History, Adventure, Biography
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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Discover Lee Kuan Yew's childhood in Singapore.

This book is a great read for younger audiences who are curious about the childhood of Singapore's founding father, Lee Kuan Yew. Through playful illustrations and relatable storytelling, it showcases Lee's carefree and mischievous side, while emphasizing his dedication to academic excellence. This book helps children understand the important contributions he made to Singapore later in life.