go kids april 2010

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ISSN 1793-544X (print) ISSN 2010-0035 (online) GO

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Editor’s Note - 01

Highlights - 03

stories & craft - 07

Children’s Specials - 17

Comics - 12

Previously on… Bounce - 05

Resources - 06

Stories TIME - 09

Stories & Crafts - 16


Our Locations - 25

Stories TIME - 09stories & craft - 07


Our Locations - 25


Highlights - 03


Resources - 06


Comics - 12

Stories & Crafts - 16GOKids

Coming from a multi-racial, multi-cultural Asia, we are very rich in

arts and culture, be it performing arts, visual arts and literature.

BOUNCE kids are so lucky to be able to learn more about and

explore cultures through our vast collection of books as well

as programmes. This month, BOUNCE is proud to present two

special programmes: Experience Japan through Stories by Japan

Airlines Singapore and an art & craft variety programme by Asian

Civilisations Museum in conjunction with their very own exhibitions.

It’s no better time to learn more about our Asian culture!.

Book Reviewers: Siri Nadiah, Kavita Ilangovan and Galvin Soh

Editorials: Haryani Othman, Chris KohEditor: Sharon KohDesigned by: 99 Degree Communications LLPPrinted by: Oxford Graphic Printers Pte Ltd

CONTRIBUTORS:

Editor’s Note

Hello Friends!!

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GOcontentsKids!

GOKids CONTRIBUTORS:

Editor’s Note

Hello Friends!!

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Editor's Note - 01

Highlights - 03

story TIME - 13

CHildren’s specials - 05

Resources - 12

previously on bounce- 07

stories & crafts - 15

COMICS - 09

Our Locations - 17

Editor's Note - 01

Highlights - 03

story TIME - 13

stories & crafts - 15

Our Locations - 17


Highlights - 03

stories & craft - 07


Comics - 12


Resources - 06

Stories TIME - 09



Our Locations - 25

Stories TIME - 09stories & craft - 07


Our Locations - 25


Highlights - 03


Resources - 06


Comics - 12

Stories & Crafts - 16GOKids









It’s no better time to learn more about our Asian culture!.


Editorials: Haryani Othman, Chris KohEditor: Sharon KohDesigned by: 99 Degree Communications LLPPrinted by: Oxford Graphic Printers Pte Ltd

CONTRIBUTORS:

Editor’s Note

Hello Friends!!

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GOcontentsKids!

GOKids CONTRIBUTORS:

Editor’s Note

Hello Friends!!

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It’s no better time to learn more about our Asian culture!


Editorials: Haryani Othman, Chris KohEditor: Sharon KohDesigned by: 99 Degree Communications LLP

Manners Please! by Nparks Saturday, 3 April, 3.00 – 4.00 pm, Choa Chu Kang Public LibraryWhat are the “dos” and “don’ts” we see on trail boards and what do they mean? What are the things that people do that can be harmful to our wildlife? Come and discover with us why good manners and good trail etiquette are important on the forest trails in this talk. For children of all ages and parents.

Experience Japan through Stories by JAL Saturday, 10 April, 12.00 – 1.00 pm, Jurong Regional LibrarySunday, 11 April, 12.00 – 1.00 pm, Jurong Regional LibraryCome experience Japan through stories! Japan Airlines Singapore Regional Office brings you closer to Japan with a special storytelling session! Be fascinated by stories from Japan as our guest storyteller from Japan, Ms Namiko Sakai, brings them alive! This is for children of all ages! Do check out an exhibition of 30 outstanding Haiku entries submitted by primary school students at Level 1, Jurong Regional Library from 5–11 April.

Fun with Museums! by Asian Civilisations Museum Saturday, 17 April, 12.00 – 5.00 pm, Sengkang Public LibrarySunday, 18 April, 12.00 – 5.00 pm, Sengkang Public LibraryDress up as a mighty warrior from the legendary Ramayana epic, or as a beautifulMughal princess! Create your own colourful stencils of playful puppets and gorgeousjewellery to bring home*! In addition, participants enjoy special admission discountsfor two exhibitions–“Ramayana Revisited at the Peranakan Museum” and “Treasury of the World: Jeweled Arts of India in the Age of the Mughals” at the Asian Civilisations Museum. Do check out our outreach exhibition, “Adventures in the Forest: Chase of the Golden Deer” at Sengkang Public Library from 1–28 April.*While stocks last, on a first come first served basis.

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Saving, the Sensible Habit! by Monetary Authority of Singapore Saturday, 3 April, 2.00 – 2.30 pm, Jurong West Public LibrarySaturday, 10 April, 2.00 – 2.30 pm, Geylang East Public LibraryCome and join Triff and Granny Wisenut as they teach Jenny about spending wiselyand saving for ‘rainy days’. Jenny will learn how to differentiate between what sheWANTS and what she NEEDS and so will you! This drama performance by Act 3Theatrics is for children of all ages.

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Now, there are more ways for you to register for our programmes! Check out our eKiosks or log on to our website http://golibrary.nlb.gov.sg and surf on to BOUNCE! Don’t worry, our Customer Service Counters and hotline, 6332 3255, are always around if you need any help.

Children’s Specials

Fun With TotsCome on down to these fun-filled sessions, as we bring you some good books for your little ones. You can also pick up some rhymes that you can teach your children at home. Join us for a 30-minute session of rhymes, songs and stories you can share with your toddler (1–3 years old). According to research, there are 6 skills that children need before they start school in order to learn to read. Each session of Fun with Tots focuses on one of these 6 important skills for you and your child. Admission fee is $2 for a pair of parent and child. Please register with payment at our eKiosks. Limited to 20 pairs unless otherwise stated.

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6 April(PhonologicalAwareness)

8 April (PrintAwareness

6 April (PrintMotivation)


6 April (PrintMotivation)t

13 April(Letter

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15 April(Vocabulary)




20 April (PrintAwareness)



20 April (LetterKnowledge)

20 April (PrintAwareness)


29 April(Narrative

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27 April(Narrative

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27 April(Narrative Skills)

4 May(Vocabulary)

6 May(PhonologicalAwareness)

4 May (PrintAwareness)

4 May(Vocabulary)

4 May(PhonologicalAwareness)

11 May(Narrative

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13 May (LetterKnowledge)


11 May(Narrative Skills)


Time: 7.30 – 8.00 pm

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Tamil Storytelling Specialmonday, 5 april, 7.30 – 8.00 pm, yiPlStorytelling is a wonderful way to introduce books, reading and also the beauty of the languageto your child. Join us for a very special treat and let the storyteller bring your child into thewonderful world of fascinating Tamil stories and tales. This very special programme is free forall children aged 4–10.

Chinese Stories and Craft by CHIJ Katong Convent Friday, 9 april, 7.00 – 8.00 pm, activity room, mPPlSaturday, 10 april, 3.00 – 4.00 pm, activity room, mPPlJoin our Friends of the Library in this one-hour programme where they will share their favouritechildren’s stories. This programme is opened to 30 children aged 4–8. Please register at oure-kiosks.

Time for stories!thursday, 15 april, 3.00 – 3.30 pm, SKPlEnter a world of fascinating stories and tales where fun and excitement await you! Thisprogramme is suitable for children aged 4–10.

Avid Reader ForumSaturday, 17 april, 12.00 – 1.30 pm, multipurpose room, CtPlIf you are between 9 and 12 years old, love to read and are eager to talk about your favouritebooks, make your way to Central Public Library on 17 April. Not only will you have a chance totalk enthusiastically about your favourite books and discover other wonderful books, but youwill get to meet Singapore’s best-selling author Adeline Foo (Diary of Amos Lee) and writerillustrator Ho Lee-Ling (Samsui Girl). This programme is held in conjunction with World Book and Copyright Day. Admission is free and limited to 80 participants only.

WRL Anniversary: Reading Fun with Ronald McDonald ShowSunday, 18 april, 12.00 – 12.30 pm, Programme Zone, wrlThis 30-minute show is aimed at encouraging audiences to read more books and impressingupon kids how reading can be fun. Ronald McDonald shares with kids the magical world ofbooks through magic tricks, fun science experiments and challenging math puzzles. Thewonders of static electricity learned from science books are demonstrated as Ronald McDonaldamazingly magnetises a volunteer’s hair with a balloon. Kids are also invited on stage tohelp solve puzzles. Audiences are also reminded of etiquette tips when in the library like notspeaking too loudly or running in the library and keeping how to care for the books so otherscan enjoy them as well. A simple quiz helps to strengthen the message that “Reading Is Fun!”before Ronald McDonald leads the audiences in the finale song.

Tales by SAPSSaturday, 24 april, 3.30 – 4.00 pm, activity Zone, JrlLove stories and want to hear more? Embark on new journeys and adventures as the studentsof St Anthony’s Primary School share with you tales every 4th Saturday of the month. Thissession is open to children aged 4–8.

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Previously On......BOUNCE

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It is all about getting your hands colorfully dirty at the Have Fun with Dough session on 6 February at Marine Parade Public Library!

And at the Pop Out, Tiger session at Sengkang Public Library on 27 February, parents are just as excited as their kids is making sure their craft is perfect!

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For more recommendations of good reads, please email our children’s librarians at: [email protected] ortelephone: 6332 3255. Our Advisory counters are also available at Jurong Regional Library, Tampines Regional Library and Woodlands Regional Library from 1 pm – 9 pm daily. You can check the availability of these titles via our online catalogue at http://www.pl.sg/

EARTH-FRIENDLy CRAFTS:CLEvER WAyS TO REUSE EvERyDAy ITEMS Author: Kathy RossPublisher: London: Minneapolis, Minn.: Millbrook Press, c2009Call No.: J 745.5 ROS Our Earth is running out of resources and we all need to do our part in conserving the environment. This book shows you how, encouraging creativity through reusing of unwanted items. Among the crafts included in the book are box board links, designer car clips, fashionable note cards and a tiny toy bookmark. The instructions given are clear and easy to follow and pictures of the finished products are attractively displayed. Have some time on your hands? Pick this book up and create fun and earth-friendly crafts!

THE PAINTINg THAT WASN’T THERE Author: Steve BrezenoffPublisher: Minneapolis: Stone Arch Books, 2010.Call No.: JS BRE What if you discovered a fake painting? That was exactly what happened to James Shoo and his friends on a field trip to the Art Museum. As they were busy admiring the paintings, one of James’ friends, Egg, spotted that a forgery among them. The gang then decides to unravel the mystery by coming up with a list of suspects and eyeing everyone at the museum. Read on to find out how they managed to crack this case, from the Field Trip Mysteries series.

MR. AND MRS. PORTLy AND THEIR LITLE DOg SNACK Author: Sandra JordanPublisher: New York: Farrar Straus Giroux, c2009Call No.: JP JOR Imagine a puppy that can appreciate art, one that barks out colors to help you create a magnificent painting! Well, Snack can do just that, but only Mrs. Portly values Snack’s company and artistic input. Mr. Portly, however, prefers his art the way it is – clean, beautiful and most definitely not chewed. So it’s to the doghouse for Snack. However, Snack tries his best to endear himself to Mr. Portly. Will he be successful? Or will his artistic talent be wasted in the doghouse?

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NORTHERN REgIONWoodlands Regional LibraryFridays, 7.30 – 8.00 pm (7 – 10 yrs)Saturdays, 3.00 – 3.30 pm (4 – 6 yrs)Every 1st & 3rd Saturday, 4.00 – 4.30 pm(4 – 8 yrs) (CH)Every 2nd & 4th Saturday, 4.00 – 4.30 pm(4 – 10 yrs) (M)*Every 2nd & 4th Sunday, 2.30 – 3.00 pm(4 – 8 yrs)

Ang Mo Kio Public LibraryEvery 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Wednesday,3.00 – 3.30 pm (4 – 6 yrs)Every 2nd & 3rd Friday, 7.30 – 8.00 pm(7 – 10 yrs)Every 4th Tuesday, 7.30 – 8.00 pm(4 – 10 yrs) (T)Every 4th Wednesday, 4.00 – 4.30 pm(4 – 8 yrs) (CH)*Every 1st & 3rd Sunday, 2.30 – 3.00 pm(4 – 8 yrs)WESTERN REgION

Jurong Regional LibrarySaturdays, 12.30 – 1.00 pm (4 – 6 yrs)Sundays, 4.00 – 4.30 pm (7 – 10 yrs)Every 1st Saturday, 4.00 – 4.30 pm (4 – 10 yrs) (CH)Every 2nd Saturday, 4.00 – 4.30 pm (4 – 10 yrs) (M)*Every 2nd Friday, 4.00 – 4.30 pm (4 – 8 yrs)

Bukit Merah Public LibraryThursdays, 7.30 – 8.00 pm (7 – 10 yrs)Fridays, 7.30 – 8.00 pm (4 – 6 yrs)*Every 1st & 4th Sunday, 2.30 – 3.00 pm (4 – 8 yrs)

Choa Chu Kang Public LibraryWednesdays, 7.30 – 8.00 pm (4 – 6 yrs)Fridays, 7.30 – 8.00 pm (7 – 10 yrs)*Every 2nd & 4th Saturday, 11.30 am – 12.00 pm(4 – 8yrs)

Jurong West Public LibraryTuesdays, 7.30 – 8.00 pm (7 – 10 yrs)Saturdays, 3.30 – 4.00 pm (4 – 6 yrs)*Every 2nd & 4th Sunday, 2.30 – 3.00 pm (4 – 8 yrs)

Queenstown Public LibraryWednesdays, 7.30 – 8.00 pm (7 – 10 yrs)Saturdays, 10.30 – 11.00 am (4 – 6 yrs)*Every 1st & 3rd Sunday, 2.30 – 3.00 pm (4 – 8 yrs)

Clementi CCLMondays, 7.30 – 8.00 pm

CENTRAL REgIONBishan Public LibraryThursdays, 3.30 – 4.00 pm (4 – 6 yrs)Every 1st & 3rd Wednesday,7.30 – 8.00 pm (7 – 10 yrs)Every 2nd Friday, 3.30 – 4.00 pm(4 – 6 yrs) (CH)*Every 2nd & 4th Sunday, 2.30 – 3.00 pm(4 – 8 yrs)

Toa Payoh Public LibraryThursdays, 7.30 – 8.00 pm (4 – 8 yrs)Saturdays, 11.00 – 11.30 am (4 – 8 yrs)Every 1st Friday, 3.00 – 3.30 pm(4 – 8 yrs) (CH)*Every 3rd & 4th Friday, 4.00 – 4.30 pm(4 – 8 yrs)

Central Public LibraryEvery 1st Saturday, 12.30 – 1.00 pm (CH)Every 2nd, 3rd & 4th Saturday,12.30 – 1.00 pm (4 – 8 yrs)*Every 2nd & 4th Sunday,2.30 – 3.00 pm (4 – 8 yrs)

Cheng San Public LibraryWednesdays, 3.30 – 4.00 pm (4 – 8 yrs)Fridays, 3.30 – 4.00 pm (4 – 8 yrs)*Every 3rd & 4th Sunday, 2.30 – 3.00 pm(4 – 8 yrs)13

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EASTERN REgIONTampines Regional LibraryTuesdays, 4.00 – 4.30 pm (4 – 6 yrs)Sundays, 4.00 – 4.30 pm (7 – 10 yrs)Every 2nd Friday, 7.45 – 8.15 pm (4 – 10 yrs) (T)Every 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 4.00 – 4.30 pm(4 – 10 yrs) (CH)*Every 2nd & 4th Saturday,11.30 am – 12.00 pm (4 – 8 yrs)

Bedok Public LibraryWednesdays, 2.30 – 3.00 pm (4 – 8 yrs) (CH)Wednesdays, 3.00 – 3.30 pm (4 – 8 yrs)*Every 1st & 3rd Saturday, 3.00 – 3.30 pm(4 – 8 yrs)

Geylang East Public LibraryWednesdays, 7.30 – 8.00 pm (4 – 10 yrs)Fridays, 9 & 23 April, 3.30 – 4.00 pm(4 – 10 yrs) (CH)*Every 1st & 3rd Sunday, 2.30 – 3.00 pm(4 – 8 yrs)

Marine Parade Public LibraryWednesdays, 7.30 – 8.00 pm (4 – 8 yrs)Every 1st & 3rd Friday, 3.30 – 4.00 pm(7 – 10 yrs)Every 3rd Friday, 7.30 – 8.00 pm (4 – 8 yrs) (CH)*Every 2nd & 4th Saturday,11.30 am – 12.00 pm (4 – 8yrs)

Bukit Batok Public Library Tuesdays, 7.30 – 8.00 pm (4 – 6 yrs)Thursdays, 3.00 – 3.30 pm (4 – 6 yrs)Every 1st Wednesday, 3.00 – 3.30 pm(4 – 8 yrs) (CH)*Every 1st & 3rd Saturday, 11.30 am – 12.00 pm(4 – 8 yrs)

Bukit Panjang Public LibraryEvery 2nd, 3rd 4th & 5th Friday, 3.00 – 3.30 pm(4 – 6 yrs)Fridays, 7.30 – 8.00 pm (7 – 10 yrs)*Every 2nd & 3rd Sunday, 2.30 – 3.00 pm (4 – 8 yrs)

Legend:CH ChineseM MalayT Tamil*conducted by our Friends of the Library. Please note that our libraries will be closed on Friday, 2 April, for Good Friday.

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Pasir Ris Public LibraryFridays, 7.00 – 7.30 pm (4 – 8 yrs)Every 1st & 3rd Thursday,7.00 – 7.30 pm (4 – 8 yrs) (CH)*Every 2nd & 4th Saturday,11.30 am – 12.00 pm (4 – 8 yrs)

Sengkang Public LibraryEvery 1st Tuesday, 3.00 – 3.30 pm(4 – 10 yrs) (CH)Thursday, 8 April, 7.30 – 8.00 pm(4 – 6 yrs)Fridays, 3.00 – 3.30 pm (4 – 10 yrs)Every 4th Saturday, 3.00 – 3.30 pm(4 – 10 yrs)*Every 1st & 2nd Sunday,2.30 – 3.00pm (4 – 8 yrs)

Sembawang Public LibraryWednesdays, 3.00 – 3.30 pm (4 – 6 yrs)Fridays, 4.30 – 5.00 pm (4 – 8 yrs) (CH)*Every 2nd & 4th Saturday, 11.30 am – 12.00 pm(4 – 8yrs)

Yishun Public LibraryEvery 1st, 2nd & 3rd Tuesday, 3.00 – 3.30 pm(4 – 6 yrs)Thursdays, 7.30 – 8.00 pm (4 – 6 yrs)Every 4th Tuesday, 3.00 – 3.30 pm (4 – 6 yrs) (CH)*Every 1st & 3rd Saturday, 11.30 am – 12.00 pm(4 – 8 yrs)

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