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WGR2023 - Books for Preschool Readers

Commissioned by the National Arts Council, Words Go Round (WGR) is a school outreach programme that began in 2011 as part of the Singapore Writers Festival (SWF), with the objective of bringing literary authors and programmes directly to students in our schools.

Now entering its 12th edition, WGR 2022 has expanded into a standalone, multilingual slate of programmes in English, Chinese, Malay, and Tamil, taking place from 20 Mar to 21 April 2023. Schools can look forward to an exciting slate of programmes, with something on offer for students of all ages, from pre-school to JC/CI. 

For pre-school and primary school programmes, visit the Singapore Book Council. For secondary school/JC/CI programmes, visit SingLit Station.

Discover the books by WGR featured authors and illustrators:  All  |  Primary  |  Young Adult
  • A Walk Through Nature

    $19.80

    Written by Libby Walden  |  Illustrated by Clover RobinpaperbackOur natural world transformsevery day and month and year.But if we don’t take time ...

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    $19.80
  • As We Grow: The journey of life...

    $17.00

    Written by Libby Walden  |  Illustrated by Richard JonespaperbackAs We Grow gently charts life’s journey, and is a great way to introduce discussio...

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    $17.00
  • Beverly and the Peranakan Feast

    $16.00

    Written by Debra Ann Francisco  |  Illustrated by Madeline WeepaperbackThe story starts when a little girl called Beverly coming across hermother ...

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    $16.00
  • Emma and The Eurasian Potluck

    $16.00

    Written by Debra Ann Francisco  |  Illustrated by Madeline WeepaperbackEmma is writing in her diary on 25 December 1963, after her family’syearly ...

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    $16.00
  • Grand Canyon

    $33.00

    Written and Illustrated by Jason ChinhardcoverRivers wind through earth, cutting down and eroding the soil for millions of years, creating a cavity...

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    $33.00
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    Gravity

    $33.00

    Written and Illustrated by Jason ChinhardcoverWhat keeps objects from floating out of your hand?What if your feet drifted away from the ground?What...

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    $33.00
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  • Hafiz and the Raya Recipe

    $16.00

    Written by Debra Ann Francisco  |  Illustrated by Madeline WeepaperbackHafiz is disappointed because his parents will not be home in time for Hari...

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    $16.00
  • Inspector Penguin Investigates

    $15.00

    Written by Eoin McLaughlin  |  Illustrated by Ross CollinspaperbackOh no! The famous Diamondo del Mondo has been stolen! There’s something fishy go...

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    $15.00
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    Island: A Story of the Galapagos

    $15.50

    Written and Illustrated by Jason ChinpaperbackCharles Darwin first visited the Galápagos Islands almost 200 years ago, only to discover a land fill...

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    $15.50
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  • Mei Lin and the Reunion Dinner

    $16.00

    Written by Debra Ann Francisco  |  Illustrated by Madeline WeepaperbackMei Lin and her mother are decorating the house for Chinese New Year.When M...

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    $16.00
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    Nine Months: Before a Baby is Born

    $15.50

    Written by Miranda Paul |  Illustrated by Jason ChinpaperbackA soon-to-be big sister and her parents prepare for the arrival of a new baby in the f...

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    $15.50
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  • Not an Alphabet Book: The Case of the Missing Cake

    $16.00

    Written by Eoin McLaughlin  |  Illustrated Marc BontavantpaperbackA graphic, bright, imaginative alphabet book, with a smart and laugh-out-loud who...

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    $16.00
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    Out and About in Singapore

    $25.00

    Written by Melanie Lee  |  Illustrated by William SimpaperbackWith Out and About in Singapore, young readers get to go on a fun and colourful tour ...

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    $25.00
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  • Redwoods

    $15.50

    Written by Jason ChinpaperbackJason Chin's Redwoods tells the story of a boy who discovers a book about redwoods and finds himself in their midst a...

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    $15.50
  • Secret Agent Elephant

    $15.00

    Written by Eoin McLaughlin  |  Illustrated by Ross CollinspaperbackWatch out, supervillains. There’s a new spy in town . . .Secret Agent 00 Elephan...

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    $15.00
  • Secrets of the Mountain

    $17.00

    Written by Libby Walden  |  Illustrated by Richard Jonespaperback Discover the secrets of the mountain in this stunning picture book. Watch the wor...

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    $17.00
  • Sing a Song of Hawker Food: Humpty Dumpty & Friends Have a Singapore Hawker Feast

    $13.80

    Written by Lianne Ong and Janice Khoo  |  Illustrated by ChaopaperbackThe worlds of nursery rhymes and Singapore hawker food collide in this book. ...

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    $13.80
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    Sing-along with EliPuli

    $18.00

    Written by Abhi Krish | Illustrated by Liliia KoniukhpaperbackDo you LOVE English nursery rhymes? Well, this book will show you how to sing your fa...

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    $18.00
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  • Stacey Goes To The Indian Heritage Centre

    $17.20

    Written by Lianne Ong  |  Illustrated by James TanpaperbackEveryone loves school outings and Stacey is definitely excited to visit the Indian Herit...

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    $17.20
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    Stacey Goes To The Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum

    $17.20

    Written by Lianne Ong  |  Illustrated by James TanpaperbackStacey dives into the exhibits at the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum and learns s...

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    $17.20
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    Stacey Goes To The National Gallery Singapore

    $17.20

    Written by Lianne Ong  |  Illustrated by James TanpaperbackAn exciting visit to the National Gallery awaits Stacey! As she wanders the halls of the...

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    $17.20
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    Stacey Goes To The Peranakan Museum

    $17.20

    Written by Lianne Ong  |  Illustrated by James Tanpaperback When Stacey accompanies her aunt to the Peranakan Museum, she does not realise what an ...

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    $17.20
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  • The Complete Adventures of Squirky the Alien

    $49.00

    Written by Melanie Lee  |  Illustrated by David Liewset of 6 paperback booksJoin Squirky the Alien as he embarks on the adventure of a lifetime - t...

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    $49.00
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    The Hug

    $15.00

    Written by Eoin McLaughlin  |  Illustrated by Polly FaberpaperbackHedgehog was feeling sad.As sad as a hedgehog can feel.So sad only one thing coul...

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    $15.00
    Out of stock for now, sorry!