Singapore children's favourite stories

"Comprising eleven stories that have been told by parents to children over the years, they cover classic childhood themes and include tales about magic, spells, quests, the power of kindness to overcome greed, reward through effort, and more. The stories offer insight into Singapore's multi-cultural...

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Main Author: Taylor, Di
Other Authors: Tay-Audouard, L. K.
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: Hong Kong : Periplus, 2003.
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505 0 |a How the island of Singapore came about -- The last tiger -- The Raja's mistake -- Queen of the forest -- Prince Parameswara and the naming of Singapore -- Vanished -- Ramanujan and the mixed up washing -- The pirates of Riau -- The two widows -- The magical princess 
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650 0 |a Fairy tales  |z Singapore  |v Juvenile nonfiction. 
650 0 |a Fairy tales  |v Juvenile fiction. 
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