Launch of Secrets of Singapore: Botanic Gardens

On a bright, sunny Saturday morning (17 March), a new book was launched! Secrets of Singapore: Botanic Gardens is chock full with fun facts about the Gardens as well as plants.

Many kids and parents turned up to hear from the authors about the book, and to participate in a treasure hunt.

Dr Nigel Taylor, Director of the Botanic Gardens, sharing some stories from the book

Author Monica Lim explaining how Secrets of Singapore came about

 

Author Lesley-Anne telling the rapt kids some fun facts

S$5 note with the famous Tembusu tree in the Botanic Gardens

In case you missed the event, here's a short clip of Lesley-Anne sharing some snippets from the book.

Meeting the fans!

Fun Facts with Stamford American International School

Authors Lesley-Anne and Monical Lim gave the bubbly students of Stamford American International School an inside look into Secrets of Singapore. From identifying credible sources to finding out what the worst job in Singapore's past might have been (hint: night soil collector), they got a glimpse into the process of researching and writing a book.  

Photo Credits to Stamford American International School

Danger Dan: International Superstar

The first Danger Dan series has been translated into Turkish and the books are now being sold in Turkey! The beautiful box set comes complete with a quiz and stickers. Danger Dan couldn't be happier (and his ego couldn't be bigger). 

Meet-and-Greet at Popular Bookstore!

Singapore's superhero trio of Danger Dan, Gadget Girl and Power Paws teamed up with local detective Sherlock Sam in an epic meet-and-greet at Popular, Jurong Point! Danger Dan authors Monica Lim and Lesley-Anne answered questions and autographed books on behalf of the superheroes who wanted to keep their identities secret.

Never a Dull Moment at Dulwich College

Authors Lesley-Anne and Monica returned to Dulwich College to share how Danger Dan came about with the Year 4 students. They will be reading Danger Dan to learn more about Singapore's history which is totally awesome!

Photo Credits to Dulwich College

Winners of Draw Your Favourite Character Contest

Congratulations to the winners of the Danger Dan Draw Your Favourite Character Contest!

Caleb, 9

 

"He's a big fan of Danger Dan and no doubt this is his fav character. He told me before, he wished he could be like Danger Dan. Oh, how he know I wished that too! "

- Caleb's Mummy

Eunice, 9

 

Wowee! Just look at Melody's snazzy outfit and her sparkly hair clip. We agree with Eunice that her computer hair clip is pretty special!

Janelle, 7

 

"She has been so eager to work on the drawing, ever since she came to know about the contest. And so happy to be able to find time to draw Dog this afternoon. Which she so enjoy, doing her favourite things, reading n drawing. Here posing with her favourite book at this moment...... wait till she reads issue 4 "

- Janelle's Mummy

 

Secrets of Singapore: National Museum launch

Were you there at the Secrets of Singapore: National Museum book launch on 25 June?

Well, if you weren't, here's what you missed out on:

Story-telling

Explaining the artefact treasure hunt

Live illustration by Elvin Ching

The prize

Two of the prize winners!

The queue for autographs and photos

Signing, signing...

The fans! (Plus a couple people more behind)

See what you've missed? Never mind, here's a short video clip of Lesley-Anne explaining how we included a couple of artefacts:

Storytelling time at Resorts World Singapore

Storytelling time at Imagine Native @ Resorts World Singapore!

The kids were thrilled by Mr Winston's reading of Danger Dan, complete with lion mask and rubber chicken!

Pinning Gadget Girl's computer hair clip on Mr Winston

Special appearance by Lesley-Anne's brother aka the lion!