Review & Giveaway- Geronimo Stilton Academy’s Vocabulary Pawbook Set by Scholastic Asia

I must admit I have never heard of this mouse before I started buying this series for my son. The name is quite a mouthful but I realised that this mouse is pretty famous among the kids aged 6 years old and above. I googled a bit about the mouse before buying a few books for my 6 year old. Apparently, it is an Italian mouse created in year 2000 and since 2004, Scholastic has been publishing the English version of the many stories of this infamous mouse called Geronimo Stilton. I really like its content which combines colourful pictures, texts and even different font sizes for big words making reading more interesting for young readers like my son.

When I came across that Scholastic has also published English language skill workbooks using Geronimo Stilton’s story books as the key content, I knew this will sparked J’s interest completing the workbooks. As I didn’t sign J up for any primary 1 prep classes, the least I could do is to prep him with workbooks suitable for his level.

Currently, there are 2 set of workbooks under the Geronimo Stilton Academy. One being the Comprehension Pawbook (which comes in book 1, 2 and 3) and the very latest, Vocabulary Pawbook (also comes in book 1, 2 and 3). The set that I will be reviewing is the Vocabulary Pawbook set, mainly book 1 which J has attempted.

The Pawbooks 1 to 3 are suitable for children age 6 – 8 years old. However, it does not mean that book 1 is for 6 years old, 2 is for 7 years old etc. A 6 years old child can progress on to Pawbook 2 and 3 if he is ready.

When J first saw the workbook, his eyes sparkled as it was something familiar to him. He has read a few Geronimo Stilton’s storybooks and is familiar with the mouse and some of the other characters in the series.

at his ergonomic table and chair and 3M light, prepping for p1 🙂

Each Pawbook is based on 4 different Geronimo Stilton’s story books like what is shown below. There are 3 units and 1 double page activity dedicated to 1 story book. Do note that it is not vital to own that particular story book to be able to complete the units. Each unit also set out to teach vocabulary in clear and concise manner ( important for parents like me who need a refresher crash course in teaching English)

Each unit will start with an excerpt from that particular storybook and if “nouns” is the topic, all the nouns will be highlighted in colour for easy recognition.

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excerpt from the story book

Thereafter the nouns will be reinforced to the readers through activities like word search (my son’s favourite), scrambled words, matching words with meaning or filling in the blanks. After completing the 3 units, there will be a double page fun activity to consolidate and reinforce what the student has learned from the 3 units.

double page activity

The overall presentation and feel of the pages in the workbook mimic very closely to the story book , very colourful, lots of pictures of the mouse, and the excerpts are also similar in look and feel like a chapter off the story book. It makes readers of Geronimo Stilton feel that the workbook is an extension of their well-loved story book. For non readers of Geronimo Stilton, these workbooks also aim to interest and encourage students to read the rest of the story.

J completed unit 1 very much on his own, and there are answers at the back of the workbook for parents like me when in doubt 🙂

For more chapter walk-through, sample pages and information on the whole set, do visit www.scholasticgsacademy.com.

Pawbooks are retailing at all POPULAR bookstores and selected TIMES bookstores. Each book is selling at $9.40 (before GST).

Scholastic Asia has kindly offered 1 set of Vocabulary Pawbooks to my readers.

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I will be picking the 1 winner using random.org . The giveaway closes on 30 Aug 2015, 2359pm. The winner will need to collect the set of books from the publisher office at 81 Ubi Ave 4, #02-28, UB. ONE, Singapore 408830.

Disclosure: I received a set of Vocabulary Pawbook 1 to 3 from Scholastic Asia for the purposes of my review. No monetary compensation was received. All opinions are my own.

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Review – IMPACT Comfort Spinal Protection Backpack ergonomic school bag

Most of the parents would have gone through the stressful phase of registering their kid for primary 1 especially those with first born or kid with a different gender enrolling in a different school from the older sibling.

Now comes the fun part, preparing your kid for primary 1. One of the most expensive purchases would be the school bag. I am pretty clueless as there are many brands to choose from and the initial decision whether to buy an ergonomic bag or a normal back pack. During my times, there is no such thing as an ergonomic bag and I was most happy whenever December comes. I am normally “awarded” school bag of my choice if I did well in school the previous academic year. So buying school bag is a happy occasion for me (as I was very studious), with new bags, new books and new stationery I was always happy to welcome the start of a new academic year. I do hope my soon to be going Primary 1 eldest son will share my same sentiments.

I had school friends who do not have proper posture and slouch from carrying heavy school bags. I hope to start on a right note by choosing a suitable bag start his formal education.

A quick market survey by me, ergonomic backpack weigh from 750g to 1.2kg , and the prices range from SGD 70 to SGD 259. As J’s height and weight is smaller than average kids of his age, I was hoping to get the lightest possible ergonomic backpack without breaking the bank.

(The general guideline from Health Promotion Board (HPB) is for children to carry no more than 15 per cent of their bodyweight. In practice, that would generally mean no more than 3.5kg to 5kg for a child in the first few years of school. And generally an ergonomic school bag weighs from 900g to 1.2kg.)

I came across the range of IMPACT ergonomic backpack which are the lightest and most affordable!

IMPACT is the only multi-awarded ergonomic brand founded in Singapore since 1997, and also the only ergonomic brand medically endorsed and recommended by both the Singapore Physiotherapy Association & The Chiropractic Association (Singapore).

These are the many models at the ERGOWORKS showroom which carries IMPACT backpacks. The complete list of their backpack models and colours can be found in this link.

at the marina square show room

I will focus my review on 5 bags which are suitable for primary 1 going kids. The first model that was introduced IPEG – 0086 which weighs at 750g and priced at SGD 69.90 which is very attractive.

photo credit: IMPACT

The second model which one of their best sellers is IPEG -0037A weighing at 900g at SGD 109.

photo credit: IMPACT

Even though it is a tad heavier, its back support system is vastly different from the first model (0086) . The 0037A back support system feature a curved spinal support system which provide better support to the child than 0086.

Orthopedic Spinal Protection System (“OSPS”) is an award-winning patented back-care system which provides accurate support to the exact contour of the back, while effectively distributing the weight equally on the surface on the back. OSPS assist the children in achieving correct posture and reducing stress on their growing spine.

IPEG- 0037A vs IPEG – 0086

Besides that, its boxy look gives more volume and has a very good organized system for books.Once you open the backpack, you immediately see all the books and items in the bag at 1 glance which is the mainly selling point of this model! It comes with book divider with inner suspension strap and non-slip base.

The model IPEG – 0050A and 0052 A are both slightly bigger than 0037A and priced at SGD 119. The 3 models are very similar in term of design

0037A, 0050A, 0052A (and comes in 3 colours shown)

And the only difference between 0050A and 0052A is the way the backpack is being opened. The only benefit of 0052A is once you open you are able to see the timetable at the top as compared to at the bottom. However, it really depend on your child which way he/she prefers.

0050A vs 0052A opening

All 3 models (0037A, 0050A and 0052A) comes with parachute ring for easy adjustments by the child.

photocredit: IMPACT

Besides that, these 3 models also feature

1. Chest Stabilization Strap

2. Fitted with USA 3M Scotchlite reflective materials and strap used for better safety at night or low light

3. Made of durable, water and UV resistant materials

4. Adjustable mesh side pocket designed for water bottle.

5. Side pocket provides extra storage of smaller items.

The final model which I thought was great for taller children above 110cm which has adjustability in height is IPEG-00220/221/222 priced at SGD 129. It has a cool feature whereby you can adjust the backpack according to the height of the user. However, it is a tad heavier at 1.1kg and is a longer in height bag than the previous models which is not suitable for J.

photo credit: Impact

The most important thing to note is that the bag should be align to the shoulder of the child. The backpack should not be significantly wider than the shoulders for a proper fit .The base of the backpack should be not lower than the top of the hip bone.

And you must always place your backpack at the same level as your back, never place the backpack at higher level than the child’s shoulder or to be worn from the floor level.And you must bring along your kid when you select the backpack so that the knowledgeable sales staff can assist you in making the correct decision and choice based on the height and built of the child.

J carried the sample bag with books in it, though it felt heavy (probably he hasn’t carried such weight before ever) but he said that it felt comfortable on the shoulder during the short time he was “parading” in the shop.

And J made his choice!

IPEG-0052A

cant believe my firstborn going to primary school

And the backpacks all come with a 6 month warranty which is registered at the shop.

Besides ergonomic backpacks, ERGOWORKS also sells accessories as such water bottles/ drink ware and stationery case which are great for school and also ergonomic study table and chairs for kids and adults. This is really a one stop shop to prepare for primary school education!

There are further discounts for the following

– trade-in of used Impact bags (20%)
– Passion (15%)
– Safra and Cordlife members (15%)

means you can even get an ergonomic backpack for less than SGD 100!

Do check out the wide range of ergonomic backpacks at the their showrooms

Marina Square

6 Raffles Boulevard #03-337 Marina Square

Opens Daily: 11:30am – 9.00 pm

Telephone: 6837 3370

Centrepoint

176 Orchard Road #03-36 Centrepoint

Opens Daily: 11:30am – 9.00 pm

Telephone: 6836 8488

Causeway Point

1 Woodlands Square #03-26 Causeway Point

Opens Daily: 11:30am – 9.00 pm

Telephone: 6893 8488

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Review – Love to Swaddle UP 50/50 by Love to Dream

Truth to be told, my first born was never swaddled and was very poor in the sleep department. We even had a video of how he struggled and cried while being swaddled to convince his inexperienced parents that swaddling does not work for him. Boy, was I wrong?

Since my #2 child newborn days, I swaddled her using receiving blankets. Though it wasn’t very tight and her arms will always be out after a while, it improved her sleep in comparison to her older brother. From then on, I was convinced that all newborns MUST to be swaddled to get better sleep, whether the baby like it or not.

Then came no 3. I invested in a set of super soft and light aden & anais muslin swaddle cloths, which I still use for baby C now. But no matter how tightly I swaddled the baby, the swaddle will go into “bat wing” style (see pic).

Then came baby #4, baby C. I knew of specialised swaddling sacks like Woombie even during #3 time. But I was very much put off by the price and the short usage period (probably need to swaddle till 4 months old) And I thought it was more gimmicky than functional. Then during my boring confinement days, I saw a video produced by Woombie, a cartoon video showing how to swaddle sacks make happy babies and happy parents, so for my sanity to get more sleep as I am handling 4 kids now, I decided to go against my rational mind and just purchase it out on a whim. Even with the discount of 20% on Lazada, I still find a pinch as it cost me over SGD 40 plus especially the size could only hold up to 6kg. As i speak now, baby C has not even hit 2 months old, and he is already outgrowing his Woombie.

I do feel somewhat I get better sleep quality for him (and for me) after Woombie came into our lives. But with just 1 swaddling sack, it is not enough to go around as it need to be washed and couldn’t dry in time.

So I decided to look into other possible brands and I bumped into an even more versatile product by Love to Dream, one which is convertible into a sleeping bag when baby passes the swaddling stage. Love to Dream does have its pure swaddle range for newborn (ie not convertible). One major difference between Woombie and Love to Dream is the position of the arms. For Love to Dream, they believed the arms should be swaddled UP while most are brands including Woombie swaddled closed to the body including the traditional method of using swaddling cloths/muslin. Between either method, I am quite indifferent in terms of the quality of sleep and I am actually quite surprised baby’s arm can be swaddled in an upward position. With Love to Dream, the arms are free to move to a small extent without losing the feeling of security. Take a look at the video from Love to Dream.

https://vimeo.com/94282953

The version that i have gotten is the LITE version and it has the prettiest multi-coloured stripes (0.3 TOG) which is perfect for Singapore weather. Baby C normally sleep in non air-conditioned room and on warmer night air-condition is set around 26-27 degree Celsius. This LITE version is just perfect! My baby doesn’t perspire even if I just have the ceiling fan switched on for the night.

And the additional bonus for the 50/50 version it can be used beyond swaddling stage by removing the zippers on the arms to create arm holes for the sleeping blanket…double yay especially it cost between the range of SGD 50 to SGD 60 for an item which can be used for a few months. The versatility of it being a sleeping blanket can extend its usage for another few more months. I was given a size M which is from 6kg to 8.5kg. Even though baby C has not reached 6 kg yet, he fits really well on the upper part but it is just longer in length.

I really regretted not investing in specialised swaddle sacks for my other kids. Though it may have a short life span and it is quite pricey given its short life span, but for better quality of sleep for both baby and mummy, it is definitely worth every dollar its worth.

Love to Dream range of swaddles can be purchased online and at these retailers

Disclosure: I received a Love to Swaddle UP 50/50 by Love to Dream for the purposes of my review. No monetary compensation was received. All opinions are my own.

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Review and Giveaway – The one and only COMPLETE carrier by Lille Baby

6 years ago, when I had my first child, the only popular and well known brand was Baby Bjorn. I was gifted a black basic Baby Bjorn carrier and it lasted me for 5 years, over 3 babies, used between 1 month to 11 month old. I normally stopped baby wearing when the baby starts to walk…mainly due to the weight and baby who just started walking don’t wanna be carried.

I started to feel the weight on my back and shoulder especially as the baby weight gets heavier and during long hours especially when I had my third child. It isn’t the best Soft-Structured Carrier (SSC) in the market as it doesn’t have a hip seat and a proper back support system. The material was warm and the base is too narrow for proper hip placement of the baby.

Fast forward 2 years ago, the SSC market has seen many new entrants like Ergo and Manduca , boasting excellent support system and many has hip seat to reduce the weight on mummy’s shoulder and back.

And now the most popular is Tula as this range of SSC boast a variety of fabric , colour, texture and high resale value and it ranges from anything from SGD 200 to SGD 1k depending on the popularity and quality of fabric etc. (Tula fans please correct me if I am wrong as I am not a Tula fan)

To me, to be spending anything more than SGD 200 for an item that last me less than 1 year does not justify (Tula’s fan will say there is high resale value and demand)

My search for a replacement my old trusty but poor-in-support Baby Bjorn brought me to this little known brand in Singapore called Lille Baby. This SSC boast 6 different baby wearing position and comes in mesh which is suitable for Singapore weather and it costs less than SGD 200! For those who love special print, they also have in the tokidoki print (especially for Ju Ju Be fans…imagine having tokidoki Ju Ju Be bag with this carrier!)

Why is it called COMPLETE? The designer has design a SSC that is COMPLETE in every way, complete in comfort, functionality, safety and style! That to me, it is a pretty big representation, and to me it sounded like an almost perfect SSC!

What is great about the Lille Baby COMPLETE Airflow?

1. No need a special infant insert unlike some well known brand

For infant below 3 month old, for most SSC, they are required to buy an infant insert. Per the instruction booklet, for infant, it is recommended to roll a nursing blanket into a “seat”. No need to purchase additional infant insert which has a very short lifespan. The video shows how to use the carrier with a young baby with just any nursing blanket we can find at home.

2. An additional lumbar support attachment

This is a great feature not found in the more popular SSC. I think this lumbar support give me the perfect support to balance, maintain proper posture and spinal curve. Having the lumbar support bring babywearing to a higher level of comfort ! And it is created as an accessory meaning it can be removed if you are out on a hot sunny day so that you can have more ventilation.

3. Ability to change from narrow to wide seat base

The ability to adjust the seat between narrow and wide depending on the which of the 6 possible baby wearing ways. For now , I am doing the fetal carry which uses a wide base.

4. Harness strap in carrier (for infant)

Good to have for additional security but not a must have though.

5. Super padded straps

Having used the basic Baby Bjorn which has very little padding on the shoulder straps, using the Lille Baby is a much welcome change. After hours of babywearing, I don’t feel a slight strain on my shoulder. It maybe abit warmer due to the padding but I rather sweat a little more than to having strained shoulders.

6. An adjustable neck support and removable hood

It cradles baby’s head or heightens the torso by several inches. And with it comes with a removable hood (mesh material) which is great for sunny weather and also when I am nursing on the go. The hood creates a perfect cover up!

7. No baby wearing gap

It never occurred to me that my newborn and older toddler could use the same carrier, but with Lille Baby I can as it is suitable from 3 to 20kg! Hence, there is no baby wearing gap ie there isn’t a need to buy a baby carrier and a toddler size carrier.

8. Six carrying positions

credit:Lillebaby

I have only used it for a short while hence unable to form an opinion when the baby grows heavier and using the other 5 baby wearing positions , but I foresee I have a winner here which will see me through past 1 year. I am actually eyeing on the tokidoki carry on range which is suitable for 12 month and above. Since baby C is my last baby, I may babywear him a bit longer especially with an excellent SSC which supports the baby without having sore back and shoulder!

For my readers residing in Malaysia, Lille Baby Malaysia is doing a giveaway of their Purple COMPLETE carrier on their facebook page.

Click on this link. (ending 31 July 2015)

In Singapore, Lille Baby carrier models are available at

Takashimaya

First Few Years

Mothercare Harbour Front

www.vanille-et-chocolat.com

According to the Singapore distributor, there are 3 types of Lille Baby carriers. Airflow, Original and Tokidoki. Unfortunately Airflow and Tokidoki is out of stock and shipment will be in August. Only the Original in stock. For availability of stock, do email info@onenebula.com.

Disclosure: I received a Lille Baby COMPLETE Airflow carrier for the purposes of my review. No monetary compensation was received. All opinions are my own.

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Review and Giveaway: Worry-free luxury from Original Sprout – to me its just heavenly

The kind folks at Original Sprout send me a package right after I informed them the birth of baby C. The very next day , this was sent to me. (Its always nice to hear door bells bringing gifts for the newborn to break the monotony of staying confined at home 24/7.) Baby C is so blessed to be trying out this range of worry-free luxury.

Previously, I have used California Baby and Mustela for my newborns. I think being newborns they should only get the best in skin care (I dont really care about the price as the baby’s consumption of skin care is low especially with the cases of Johnson & Johnson) Most importantly it must be gentle and chemical free for their delicate skin.

How does these range compared to those i have used before?

Baby C started using the Hair and Body Babywash since he returned from hospital.

Here’s the baby C all ready for bath time…

As my mum worked up a lather, i can smell a very sweet and heavenly smell. According to the label on the bottle, its a mix of Calendula, Cucumber, Rosemary and Arnica. It is easy to rinse off on hair and body leaving the body feel clean and soft and smelling so good! (newborns smell great to begin with). According to the label, this wash is also good for clearing cradle cap and dry scalp. My other kids had this and i had to buy special hair shampoo to help manage the cradle cap. Crossed fingers for now baby C doesn’t seem to have it, but if it ever occur, i hope this wash will clear it too!

After bath, baby C tried the Scrumptious Baby Cream which leave the skin soft and moist. It doesn’t leave an oily residue on the baby nor on my hands. And similar to the wash, it smell heavenly.

My 4 year old girl uses the Natural Shampoo, Deep Conditioner and the Miracle Detangler for her long locks.

The shampoo is non-drying and with a small application of conditioner, her hair is soft and smooth. Frankly, there really isn’t a need to use the Miracle Detangler as the shampoo and conditioner make the hair really easy to comb. I only use it in the morning (as she has a messy hair after waking up) before tying her hair for school so that its easy to comb n tie.

Original Sprout is currently available at Watsons, Kiddy Palace, Motherswork and 1010 Mother & Essentials.

Disclosure: We were given Original Sprout products to review. No monetary compensation was received and all opinions here are our own.

In celebration of baby C’s full month, the good people at Original Sprout have kindly sponsored a hamper worth more than SGD 50 consisting of the products below:-

– Hair & Body Babywash 12oz (worth $25)

– Scrumptious Baby Cream 4oz (worth $16.90)

– Miracle Detangler 4oz (worth $16.90)

– Natural Shampoo 1.25oz

– Deep Conditioner 1.25oz

And the hamper will be hand delivered to the lucky winner! (Singapore address only)

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Review: Dyson Cordless Vacuum DC 62

Frankly, I hate doing housework and vacuum cleaners are things i wouldnt give my time of the day to analyse or review. However, the advertisement for this particular vacuum cleaner did catch my fancy. The advertisement was definitely targeted to the crowd like me who like things trendy, fashionable and IN!

Whenever I am hunting for electrical appliances for my new home, I do give a second look for this vacuum because it makes vacuuming look chic (ie not a household chore) So when i was given a chance to review this gadget, (and my first time doing something that i totally unfamiliar), i thought why not because i can finally use it instead of just ogling at it.

In the time of age when robotic vacuum seems to be THE vacuum cleaner of this decade, how does the Dyson DC62 fill the void for folks like me who has not jump on the bandwagon of owning a robotic vacuum cleaner.I will review this gadget not from a very technical angle (you can get that by googling for review of this model) but how this gadget has help me lighten my household chores.

Mobility with power but short usage

Probably more so for me, mobility of the vacuum is critical. I brought a SGD 100++ vacuum cleaner for my part time helper who comes weekly.She has to bring the vacuum cleaner around my home and find electrical output before she does her vacuuming. There is no such need for Dyson DC62 as it is cordless. That said , its not a device my part time helper would like to use as per charge, you can get a maximum of 20 minutes of very powerful suction. My helper takes a hour plus to vacuum and it takes hours to have it fully charged. Clearly the Dyson DC62 is not able to last that long. That said, for the days in between the home cleaning visits, I adore the fact that i can just remove from the docking station to vacuum under my dining table after a meal (without the need to fumble with the cord )or after my kids created mess on the floor.

Lightweight and easy to use

For this advantage, i let these pictures speak for themselves.Here my 6 year giving me a helping hand!

Powerful

I must say that the suction power as compared to conventional corded vacuum cleaner is about similar hence truly impressed something that is cordless and mobile can have such suction capability. I guess this is their main selling point.

Reaching places high and low

The other selling point of this gadget was it is able to vacuum not just the floors, but walls and ceiling. I particularly like this mobility for a quick clean here and there.

Pricey

The last I check it is retailing more than SGD 500. Frankly i would not pay so much for a supplementary gadget. That said, the gadget was a welcome addition in my house as it is a quick pick me up and “shoot”. Definitely will consider this if the price point was lower but I guess we pay for the design and its performance.

Now that i have tried the gadget of envy, I am eyeing on the new Dyson Pure Cool Purifier fan. It baffles me since when I started showing keen interest in household appliances but i guess it got to be because its a Dyson!

Disclaimer: We received this loan unit for purpose of this review. No monetary compensation was received, and all opinions are my own.

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My Home (bilingual picture book + activity book) – a highly recommended bilingual local context picture book and my blog’s very first giveaway!

I am guilty of not buying enough Chinese book for my kids’ home reading. I am not very conversant in Chinese myself, hence, I find it difficult to curate good Chinese books for the home library. My criterias are not too many Chinese words in a page (if it comes with Hanyu Pinyin, great!), big font for easy reading so that it doesn’t scare early readers away and colourful so that my kids get interested in it

It is not easy to find local Chinese book written in local Singapore context. It is not easy to find book which has both English and Chinese and Hanyu Pinyin all in the same page and to add to that, it has the bonus element: the lift the flap pages which are favourites for toddlers who are starting to show interest in books (remind me of the fisher price board books with many flaps that my kids own). This book seems to have it all! Sound too good to be true…check it out below…

My Home’ Picture Book

photo credit : wild crane press

When I brought the book out for the reading pleasures of my older 2 kids aged 3 plus and 5 plus. My 5 year old quickly read the Chinese words to the best of his ability, sometimes looking at the hanyu pinyin for guidance. And of course the English words are simpler to him. So his 3 year old sister sat beside him and listened as he read both the Chinese and English. She was very attracted by the colourful illustrations and funny storyline. And the lift the flap feature will good to attract younger kids of ages 2 to 4 just like how much my kids love their Fisher Price lift the flap books! Just that the flaps are not as durable as the Fisher Price board books so I have keeping this book away from the hands of my 18 month old for now! But it is not before long I will sit with my youngest to go through the book to give him introduction to Chinese.

The story is narrated by Jason who is looking for a play mate and his little adventures or misadventures at home like stumbling into his father in the bathroom and when he entered the kitchen, he was tasked by his grandma to look for radish! And Jason goes beyond home to common facilities and surroundings found in the Singapore neighbourhood.

“My Home” Activity Book

This set came with “My Home” Activity Book. Which kids doesn’t like stickers, with the guidance of the brother, both completed the sticker based activity quite quickly. What I love what the pages showing the different sections in the home and the key items found in that section. It has both Chinese and English which was perfect for my girl who has started to show more interest in the Chinese language of late. So she was cooperative in dictating after me all the key items.

The activity book even exposes the kids to the void deck, community centre, multi-storey car park which is very local and easily to relate to by kids growing up in Singapore.

Even after the activities in the book are completed, the activity book is a keepsake a it is a mini English-Chinese dictionary for things found at home and in the community which is very useful for younger kids between 2 to 4 years old.

For those who are interested in purchasing the books, the books can be bought separately. But it is much cheaper if it is bought as a bundle.

This book set is now available at MPH, Times, Kinokuniya, Booktique, Junior Page, Union Books, Maha Yuyi and Music Book Room.

For those busy mums and online shopaholics like me, you can also shop online at Wild Crane Press.

They are currently running a promotion to celebrate the launch of their new website, they are offering 10% storewide discount on all items purchased! You can also sign up as a member and today and enjoy a further 15% discount!

At the same time do check out the other books are they carried. I am eyeing on the Wolf Series for my 5 year old boy!

My first ever giveaway

Wild Crane Press has kindly sponsored my first ever giveaway to officiate the launch of my own domain and my Facebook page. They have generously offered to give away THREE sets of the ‘My Home’ books to my readers! All you have to do is to follow the instructions in the Rafflecopter widget below.This giveaway is open to anyone with a Singapore address, and will end on Sunday , 7 December 2014, at 2359h. Winner will have to collect the book at their office.

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Disclaimer: We received this book set for purpose of this review. No monetary compensation was received, and all opinions are my own.

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Review and Giveaway – The one and only COMPLETE carrier by Lille Baby

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My Home (bilingual picture book + activity book) – a highly recommended bilingual local context picture book and my blog’s very first giveaway!