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Singapore Childhood: Our Stories Then and Now

by Singapore Children's Society, Jaime Koh   |  Ages 9-12
RM104.03 MYR
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Singapore Childhood: Our Stories Then and Now
Singapore Childhood: Our Stories Then and Now

Nostalgic journey through Singapore's evolving childhoods.

If you've ever been curious about the unique blend of cultures and histories that shape a Singaporean childhood, this book will take you on a heartwarming trip down memory lane. It's both a personal reflection for those with similar experiences and an enlightening read for others interested in the rich tapestry of life in Singapore through the eyes of its children, then and now.

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.
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Singapore Childhood: Our Stories Then and Now

by Singapore Children's Society, Jaime Koh   |  Ages 9-12
RM104.03 MYR
Compare to estimated retail price: RM284.06 MYR  

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ISBN: 9789814390774
Authors: Singapore Children's Society, Jaime Koh
Publisher: Wspc
Date of Publication: 2012-08-03
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Picture Books, Childrens Classics
Related Topics: Family, Classics
Goodreads rating: 2.67
(rated by 3 readers)

Description

The political, economic and social changes that have occurred over the past 60 years have shaped and transformed the childhood of children in Singapore. This book explores this transformation through anecdotes and memories through interviews with individuals hailing from different races and age groups, together with related archived materials from different sources. The components of childhood - birth, home, play, school, health and welfare - are revisited so as to provide useful insights about the past to young readers and at the same time serve as a nostalgic read for older readers. Written in a simple and accessible manner and filled with numerous photographs and specially commissioned cartoons, this book will be of interest to anyone who is interested in knowing about childhood as it was and is being experienced in Singapore. This book is also available in Chinese.
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Nostalgic journey through Singapore's evolving childhoods.

If you've ever been curious about the unique blend of cultures and histories that shape a Singaporean childhood, this book will take you on a heartwarming trip down memory lane. It's both a personal reflection for those with similar experiences and an enlightening read for others interested in the rich tapestry of life in Singapore through the eyes of its children, then and now.

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.