Armour Publishing International Rights Catalogue 2023-2024

ABOUT US

Armour Publishing is a Singapore-based independent publishing house. Since our establishment in 1991, Armour has transformed through diversification of our genres as well as looking into different media for the delivery of our vast repertoire of content. We believe in educating the next generation and sharing knowledge to illuminate those in need of personal and professional help. This became our pursuit to build a better world together.

Armour is now regarded as a unique publisher—born and bred in Singapore, publishing with a uniquely Singaporean yet contemporary flavour for South-East Asia and the broader Asia-Pacific and international markets.

WHAT WE DO

Armour creates and develops content across five main genres: CHILDREN , EDUCATION , GENERAL/TRADE , HEALTH & WELLNESS , and CHRISTIAN/KINGDOM .

CHIL DREN

Our imprints:

For the CHILDREN market segment, Armour publishes for the preschool (3 to 6 years old) and primary school (7 to 12 years old) levels. Our reader books help children learn to read and nurture their love for reading through compelling stories steeped in good values. These books come under our LITTLE KNIGHTS Imprint, which comprises the following sub-categories:

• Our Green World – Nurturing Eco-Stewards

• Intergenerational and STEM-based

• Character Education

• Moral Education

• STELLAR (Strategies for English Language Learning and Reading) Readers

• Special Needs

• Wellness for Kids

In the EDUCATION market, Armour has established a notable presence in the educational landscape of Singapore and beyond, particularly in English Language assessments and supplementary texts. We have taken great care to produce content that equips students with the skills and knowledge to achieve academic success. Armour’s educational titles come under the imprint of ARMOUR EDUCATION and cover Primary, Secondary and ‘A’ Level.

For the GENERAL/TRADE market, Armour publishes non-fiction titles for personal and professional development, including stories for personal interests. These titles come under the ARMOUR imprint, which encompasses the following:

• Parenting

• Relationships

• Inspirational Stories and Biographies

• Leadership

• Finance, Business and Management

• Gerontology Studies and Silver Hair Stories (Coming Soon!)

For the HEALTH & WELLNESS market, Armour publishes content written by qualified professionals and practitioners to provide readers with knowledge and insight to better their physical, mental and emotional well-being. These titles are sub-categorised as follows:

• Mental Wellness

• Counselling and Care/Hope

• Health and Medical

• Healing Stories

For the CHRISTIAN market, Armour publishes books that give voice to local and regional Christian writers whose insights honour God and build up His people. Since its establishment, Armour’s books have been well received and adopted by churches, Christian readers and communities across Asia and the United States. Books for the Christian market come under the GENESIS imprint, which includes the following sub-categories:

• Discipleship

• Evangelism

• Missions and Mission Stories

• Pastors’ War Chest—Leadership and Ministry, Mentorship and Spiritual Growth

• Christian Living and Christian Response

Over three decades, Armour has commissioned a large and varied repository of content, which can be considered an “Oasis” of blessings and living hope contributed by many anointed pastors and passionate believers. We believe that anyone can tap into this wonderful “Oasis” of God’s amazing resources for the tired, hungry and lost, as our God is a good shepherd who cares for His sheep.

An ‘Oasis’ of Blessings and Living Hope.

CHILDREN

Sustainability and STEM Compatible Readers FOREST FRIENDS

Francesca Wah

About the Series

Forest Friends is a series that promotes environmental stewardship and sustainable living in children. Join the Little Animals as they discover ways to conserve resources, care for the environment and protect their homes against climate change.

About the Author

Francesca Wah is passionate about building a better society for future generations. An educator by profession and a social worker by conviction, Francesca champions various social causes. For her active contributions to the community, Francesca was awarded the National Youth Award, Singapore’s highest accolade for youths. Francesca enjoys writing during her free time and believes in inculcating values in the young through stories.

978-981-5060-05-8

40 pp • 229 x 152 mm

Paperback

6-10 years old

Forest Friends, Book 2: Little Rabbit’s Bad Habits

978-981-5060-07-2

40 pp • 229 x 152 mm

Paperback

Forest Friends, Book 3: Little Monkey’s Day at the Farm

978-981-5060-08-9

40 pp • 229 x 152 mm

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Forest Friends, Book 4: Little Squirrel’s New Treehouse

978-981-5060-09-6

40 pp • 229 x 152 mm

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Forest Friends, Book 5: Little Raccoon’s Birthday

978-981-5060-10-2

40 pp • 229 x 152 mm

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Forest Friends, Book 6: Little Pangolin’s E-Waste Problem

978-981-5060-11-9

40 pp • 229 x 152 mm

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Forest Friends, Book 7: Little Sparrow’s Beach Adventure

978-981-5060-12-6

40 pp • 229 x 152 mm

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Forest Friends, Book 8: Little Snake’s Solar Discovery

978-981-5060-13-3

40 pp • 229 x 152 mm

Paperback

Nature and STEM Compatible Readers RANGER ANNE

Anita Sebastian

About the Series

Ranger Anne has one of the best jobs in the world she takes care of animals and plays with them! How amazing is that?

The fun-loving animals includes the active leopard, clever tiger, curious snake, flying stingray, gentle antelope, graceful giraffe, magical fireflies, mischievous orangutan, noisy elephant, playful tapir, proud flamigos, and smiling slow loris.

Ranger Anne and the Flying Stingray: Ranger Anne gets a chance to encounter stingrays. These graceful creatures really look like they can fly in the water!

About the Author

978-981-4668-05-7

32 pp • 229 x 152 mm

Paperback*

3-7 years old

Anita Sebastian is a local writer and editor. She is a zoologist by training. The Ranger Anne series is inspired from her time working at the Night Safari in Singapore many years ago. Anita was featured on 938live on the Women of Worth segment where the Ranger Anne series was discussed.

Ranger Anne (Set 1)

Ranger Anne and the Active Leopard

978-981-4668-28-6

32 pp • 229 x 152 mm

Paperback *

Ranger Anne and the Curious Snake

978-981-4668-30-9

32 pp • 229 x 152 mm

Paperback *

Ranger Anne and the Proud Flamingos

978-981-4668-29-3

32 pp • 229 x 152 mm

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Ranger Anne (Set 2)

Ranger Anne and the Graceful Giraffe

978-981-4668-62-0

32 pp • 229 x 152 mm

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Ranger Anne and the Magical Fireflies

978-981-4668-61-3

32 pp • 229 x 152 mm

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Ranger Anne (Set 3)

Ranger Anne and the Noisy Elephant

978-981-4668-59-0

32 pp • 229 x 152 mm

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Ranger Anne and the Smiling Slow Loris

978-981-4668-63-7

32 pp • 229 x 152 mm

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Ranger Anne and the Clever Tiger

978-981-47-6523-7

32 pp • 229 x 152 mm

Paperback * †

Ranger Anne and the Gentle Antelope

978-981-47-6524-4

32 pp • 229 x 152 mm

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Ranger Anne and the Mischievous Orangutan

978-981-47-6525-1

32 pp • 229 x 152 mm

Paperback *

Ranger Anne and the Playful Tapir

978-981-48-6527-5

32 pp • 229 x 152 mm

Paperback *

Intergenerational and STEM Compatible Readers NATURE PLAYTIME

Sophia Huang

About the Series

In the Nature Playtime series, Emma and her grandmother, Popo, are best friends. Back in Popo’s day, children played with whatever they could find around them, such as seeds, flowers and leaves of plants. As Popo relives the old ways of play, new worlds are opened for Emma and love is passed on from generation to generation.

About the Author

Sophia Huang is a copyeditor by trade and a mother of two children. She began her career in journalism at the Today paper, where she has worked as a sub-editor and foreign desk copy taster. This series is her first foray into writing for a young audience. Sophia believes that children should go outdoors as much as possible and learning is best done through play. She is passionate about upcycling trash into creative toys and art for children.

978-981-48-6317-9

32 pp • 229 x 152 mm

Paperback

3-7 years old

* Also available:

• Big Book version

32 pp • 450 x 297 mm

Paperback

• Complete Collection Box Set Set of 6 Readers

• Canvas Bag

Nature Playtime: Ixoras

978-981-48-0744-9

32 pp • 229 x 152 mm

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Nature Playtime: The Casuarina Tree

978-981-48-6316-2

32 pp • 229 x 152 mm

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Nature Playtime: The Rubber Tree

978-981-48-6332-2

32 pp • 229 x 152 mm

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Nature Playtime: The Saga Tree

978-981-48-0729-6

32 pp • 229 x 152 mm

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Nature Playtime: Touch-Me-Nots

978-981-48-0738-8

32 pp • 229 x 152 mm

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EMBRACING DIVERSITY

Mabelle Yeo Hui Leng

About the Series

Embracing Diversity is a series that aims to inspire readers to bridge divides through universal values, harness our diversity for the common good and tap on shared experiences—even our differences—to strengthen trust and resilience in different communities and encourage personal confidence.

Theodore is the only teaspoon in a young human family’s kitchen. Small and made of simple stainless steel, Theodore is often picked on by his bigger, fancier silver friends frequently found at the dining table. “Stay in your spot!” he’s often told by his haughty friends. When Grandmother comes to stay with the family, Theodore finds himself moving from his spot in the kitchen condiment pot to the dining table. Can Theodore discover his true potential and navigate his relations with the other cutlery on the table?

About the Author

978-981-5060-14-0

36 pp • 229 x 152 mm

Paperback

3-7 years old

Also coming soon:

(Book 2) Poppy Meets a Star

(Book 3) Millie Lightens Up

(Book 4) Bailey Breaks the Ice

Mabelle Yeo has been an editor and writer for an eclectic range of publications both digital and print. Some of her favourite topics revolve around inclusivity, social resilience and cohesion, national security and wisdom drawn from animals. She has authored several children’s books, such as: The Blue Budgie Can’t Stay Still series supported by iMDA; Searching for Officer Joey, in commemoration of SG50 and Home Team Festival 2015; When Tim Knows the Drill, Singapore’s very first counterterrorism/SGSecure storybook; and The Mystery of the Bukit Timah Monkey Boy, commissioned and published by the SG50 Steering Committee and launched by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in 2015, in conjunction with Bukit Timah’s 60th Anniversary.

Inspirational and Special Needs Readers A PLACE FOR US Lianne

Ong

About the Series

A Place for Us is a picture book series about persons with special needs. Drawn from real-life experiences, each story elaborates the true meaning of embracing and empowering those with special needs and the impor tance of social inclusivity, inspiring many to unveil their abilities.

The Artist: Ying volunteers at the neighbourhood nursing home every week. She befriends a resident, Mrs Chen, and they spend time together playing games and going for walks. Ying loves to paint and one day, she invites Mrs Chen to paint with her. But when Mrs Chen gets upset at the idea, Ying finds out why.

About the Author

978-981-48-0778-4

32 pp • 229 x 152 mm

Paperback

3-7 years old

Lianne Ong stumbled upon writing books for children after several years of being a freelance writer. Her first book, Maxilla, a story about her son, was published in 2013. It received Second Prize at the Samsung Kidstime Author’s Award in 2016. Lianne is best known for her Stacey & the Museums series.

A Place for Us: B-Boy Brothers

978-981-48-0792-0

32 pp • 229 x 152 mm

Paperback

A Place for Us: He’s My Brother

978-981-48-6301-8

32 pp • 229 x 152 mm

Paperback

* Also available for Pre-order

Big Book version

32 pp • 485 x 337 mm

Paperback

A Place for Us: I Can Help You

978-981-48-0791-3

32 pp • 229 x 152 mm

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A Place for Us: Not So Scary After All

978-981-48-0775-3

32 pp • 229 x 152 mm

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A Place for Us: One Step at a Time

978-981-48-0793-7

32 pp • 229 x 152 mm

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Inspirational and Special Needs Readers LIVE TO INSPIRE

Eva Wong Nava / Chen Wei Teng

About the Series

The Live to Inspire series is a collection of stories that encourage children to discover their unique talent and make an impact in the community. Each character, whether based on a real-life figure or fictional, has a distinctive story that will inspire readers to be determined to make a difference and touch lives.

About the Authors

Eva Wong Nava is an award-winning children’s book author. She writes stories to entertain, educate, and enlighten children about their inner worlds and the world around them. Her picture book, The Boy Who Talks in Bits and Bobs , was nominated for the Popular Readers’ Choice Awards in 2019.

Wei Teng is an educator based in Singapore. Formerly an educational therapist with the Dyslexia Association of Singapore (DAS), she is currently teaching at NorthLight School. She works with teenagers with learning difficulties such as dyslexia and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Sahara’s Special Senses

Eva Wong Nava

Sahara Khan is a determined, strong, and courageous girl. She has an epic vision of becoming a chef—and nothing can stop her. Find out how Sahara develops her senses and learns to use them in the kitchen. Join her in an epic journey of self-discovery and empowerment.

978-981-48-0790-6

32 pp • 211 x 241 mm

Paperback

Murphy, See How You Shine!

Chen Wei Teng

Murphy has always been different. He always feels like he does not belong. Yet he is a very special assistance dog. Will Murphy ever recognise that he can make the world a brighter place, in his own unique way?

978-981-48-0776-0

36 pp • 211 x 241 mm

Paperback

READERS’ FAVORITE AWARDS

MOONBEAM CHILDREN’S BOOK AWARDS

Mental Wellness for Kids

EMBRACING BIG EMOTIONS

Our Journey Counselling and Wellness

About the Series

Embracing Big Emotions is a series that promotes the social and emotional well-being of young children. Through their journey with Nutti, readers will learn how to understand and embrace their emotions, and equip themselves with skills to manage their daily challenges in positive ways.

About Our Journey Counselling and Wellness

Our Journey Counselling and Wellness (A Registered Social Enterprise) comprises a team of counsellors and mental health advocates who are dedicated to improving mental and emotional well-being through meaningful connections. In addition to providing individual counselling for children and adults, they provide a range of consultation services and social-emotional learning programmes for organisations and schools.

There’s a Fire in My Head

978-981-48-6369-8 • 28 pp

Nutti is having a bad day. There’s a fire in his head— at school, at home and on the football field. He feels like exploding. But he does not. How does he do that? Has Nutti learnt a better way?

There’s a Star in My Pocket

978-981-48-6370-4 • 32 pp

Nutti wants to make good decisions. But when temptations and distractions arise, Nutti’s self-control is put to the test. Can Nutti find a way to do the right thing?

There’re Butterflies in My Tummy

978-981-48-6372-8 • 32 pp

Nutti has butterflies in his tummy. He feels afraid and nervous about many things. Will his fears overcome him? Or can he muster his courage and find a way to face his fears?

32 pp • 229 x 152 mm

Paperback

5-8 years old

There’s Sunshine in My Heart

978-981-48-6374-2 • 32 pp

Nutti wants to be kind and brighten the lives of people around him. But what does it mean to be kind? Can Nutti practise kindness even when others do not?

Also coming soon: Embracing Big Emotions: Activity Book

WORDS OF WISDOM

Rosalind Lim

About the Series

The Words of Wisdom (WOW) series introduces children to common proverbs through interesting stories which are attractively illustrated. The first part of each story explains the proverb while the second part applies it in a different situation. This is to ensure that the reader will have a better understanding of each proverb and be enlightened with timeless nuggets of wisdom while enjoying the stories.

About the Author

Rosalind Lim is a former teacher. She chose to stay home to spend time with her two children, Mag and Bastian, instead of pursuing her career in education. She has always enjoyed reading and writing since young and one of her dreams was to write illustrated books for kids… a dream that has finally been fulfilled.

978-981-47-6542-8

32 pp • 229 x 152 mm

Paperback

3-7 years old

Don’t Judge a Book by Its Cover

978-981-47-6500-8

32 pp • 229 x 152 mm

Paperback

The Early Bird Catches the Worm

978-981-47-6503-9

32 pp • 229 x 152 mm

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Honesty is the Best Policy

978-981-47-6541-1

32 pp • 229 x 152 mm

Paperback

If You Play with Fire, You Get Burnt

978-981-47-6501-5

32 pp • 229 x 152 mm

Paperback

It’s No Use Crying Over Spilt Milk

978-981-47-6540-4

32 pp • 229 x 152 mm

Paperback

Look Before You Leap

978-981-47-6502-2

32 pp • 229 x 152 mm

Paperback

A Stitch in Time Saves Nine

978-981-4668-98-9

32 pp • 229 x 152 mm

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THE VIRTUES SERIES

Ken Spillman

About the Series

The Virtues series has been created for parents and educators looking for books that engage young readers while carrying positive messages.

A 16-book series suitable for independent reading by six-to-10-year-olds or guided reading in schools, the stories are underpinned by the age-old belief that our innate potential for virtue can be awakened through stories and discussion.

About the Author

978-981-48-0721-0

40 pp • 210 x 140 mm

Paperback *

Ken Spillman is an acclaimed Australian author who began as a poet and has since written around 40 books spanning several genres. He has enjoyed considerable success with fiction for young readers, notably the Jake series, which now appears in more than a dozen countries across four continents. Ken is a popular speaker on writing and creativity and has presented sessions to more than 60,000 school children in Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Oman, the Philippines and Singapore.

Alicia Holds Her Ground

978-981-48-0720-3

40 pp • 210 x 140 mm

Paperback *

Brandon’s Big Test

978-981-4597-59-3

40 pp • 210 x 140 mm

Paperback *

Dylan Owns Up

978-981-4668-20-0

40 pp • 210 x 140 mm

Paperback *

Elijah’s Lesson in Loyalty

978-981-48-0727-2

40 pp • 210 x 140 mm

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Emily’s Heart of Gold

978-981-4597-44-9

40 pp • 210 x 140 mm

Paperback *

Ethan Makes It Right

978-981-4597-47-0

40 pp • 210 x 140 mm

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Grace Under Pressure

978-981-4668-37-8

40 pp • 210 x 140 mm

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James Works It Out

978-981-4668-19-4

40 pp • 210 x 140 mm

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Mikaela Finds Her Voice

978-981-4597-98-2

40 pp • 210 x 140 mm

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Nicholas Floats an Idea

978-981-4668-38-5

40 pp • 210 x 140 mm

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Ryan Teams Up

978-981-4597-46-3

40 pp • 210 x 140 mm

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Sarah Grits Her Teeth

978-981-48-0728-9

40 pp • 210 x 140 mm

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Sophie’s Moment of Truth

978-981-4668-39-2

40 pp • 210 x 140 mm

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Tessa Stands Tall

978-981-4597-45-6

40 pp • 210 x 140 mm

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Zara’s Time to Grow

978-981-4668-18-7

40 pp • 210 x 140 mm

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Social and Cultural Heritage Readers AROUND THE WORLD Ben Loh

978-981-48-0788-3

32

Paperback

3-7 years old

978-981-48-0786-9

32 pp • 241 x 211

Paperback

3-7 years old

About the Series

Mark and Mary are going on a world exploration tour. Join them for a travelling edutainment experience around the world. This series adopts the Read, Revise, Receive concept —Read to learn, Revise to reinforce, Receive knowledge for application.

• Learn geography through beautiful illustrations and fun activities

• Gain knowledge of different cultures around the world

• Experience world attractions

• Expand vocabulary through definitions and synonyms

About the Author

Ben Loh creates engaging content for children from lifechanging testimonials. He is involved in conceptualising educational programmes and exciting events to educate and provide entertainment to children. With more than a decade of experience in local and international publishing companies, Ben has represented many publications and creators, and developed platforms to build character and inculcate values in young readers.

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pp • 241 x 211 mm

TEENAGE

Teenage Fiction ORDINARY OLIVER Ryan Khor

About the Series

In planet Rubius where everyone has a super power, 10-year-old Oliver stands out for the wrong reasons—he doesn’t know what his super power is!

About the Author

Ryan Khor is an engineer by day and author by night. When not inventing robots, Ryan creates stories for children to be entertained and inspired. He knows with absolute certainty that every child is created a superhero, born with an amazing gift for an extraordinary purpose. And, like Oliver, it’s our responsibility to make the most of what we’ve been given.

Ordinary Oliver and the Venomous Visitor

Faced with a discipline master who does not trust him, powerful people who want him expelled at all costs and a strange visitor that strikes fear in the hearts of all Rubians, Oliver has way too much to handle. Can he overcome the challenges ahead and become the superhero that he has always dreamt of?

978-981-48-0717-3

108 pp

• 215 x 135 mm

Paperback • 7-10 years old

Ordinary Oliver and the Veiled Villain

Could it be the new student Harry? Why is he so keen to be tutored by Oliver? It’s a race against time for Mr Chapman and Mrs Woolsworth as they rush to uncover the secret behind the monster attack and discover who the veiled villain is, before it’s too late.

978-981-48-0741-8

124 pp • 215 x 135 mm

Paperback • 7-10 years old

Ordinary Oliver and the Vicious Victor

Vicious Victor is cunning, merciless, and has unbelievable powers! How can they defeat him? Discover hidden secrets about your beloved characters, and the truth behind the monster attacks. Not to be missed, this climatic book 3 promises to be the most exciting yet!

978-981-48-0774-6

156 pp

• 215 x 135 mm

Paperback • 7-10 years old

Teenage Fiction MY BLADE QUEST

Don Bosco

About the Series

Jay and his elder sister Shu have inherited Blade Quest Industries, a mega card game empire created by their late parents. When a jealous rival bent on destroying Blade Quest arrives on the scene, Jay and Shu are launched into a gripping adventure to locate a long lost treasure, overcome obstacles, and make new friends along the way.

Final Showdown: The stakes are raised in this final book of the series as Jay and Shu set out to locate the Phoenix Notebooks that Garth Gan stole. But things get frustrating when the Forty Thieves gang strikes again and forces them into a big confrontation.

Even with the help from their friends all around the world, can Jay and Shu save Blade Quest Industries from the Forty Thieves?

About the Author

978-981-48-0716-6

144 pp • 215 x 135 mm

Paperback

7-10 years old

Don Bosco writes thrilling fiction for young readers. His stories are inspired by Asian legends and pop culture, and they feature a mix of mystery, thriller, science fiction, adventure and humour elements. He started the publishing studio Super Cool Books in 2011 to develop original story products for kids. He actively encourages parents to read and discuss books with their children at home.

My Blade Quest: A New Game

978-981-47-6576-3

128 pp • 215 x 135 mm

Paperback

My Blade Quest: Second Shot

978-981-47-6577-0

120 pp • 215 x 135 mm

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My Blade Quest: Sudden Threat

978-981-47-8963-9

136 pp • 215 x 135 mm

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My Blade Quest: Hot Pursuit

978-981-47-8964-6

136 pp • 215 x 135 mm

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My Blade Quest: Close Call

978-981-48-0715-9

136 pp • 215 x 135 mm

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Teenage Fiction STORIES FROM ASIA Margerie Williams

About the Series

Stories from Asia brings together fascinating tales in a series that celebrates Asian cultures and values.

About the Author

Margerie Williams is a Singaporean. After university, she worked in the publishing industry before joining an international executive search firm, where she eventually became a partner. In 1997, she decided to dedicate her time to her family. Margerie now works in England as a Learning Support Assistant and writer of children’s books.

Stories from Asia: The Jade Slipper

Prince Song’s search for a bride brought him to the home of the Duke of Jiangsu where he was introduced to the beautiful Lady Yuan and her maid, Jiang Meng. Prince Song presented both with a special gift each. However, only one will be the Prince’s bride.

978-981-4305-10-5

80 pp • 200 x 130 mm

Paperback • 10-14 years old

Stories from Asia: The Girl Who Spoke Bubbles

Princess Nayantara had grown to be a beautiful young lady but she was rude, arrogant, and difficult. One day, when she talked, bubbles came out of her mouth instead of words! Will Princess Nayantara be doomed to speak bubbles forever?

978-981-4305-11-2

88 pp • 200 x 130 mm

Paperback • 10-14 years old

Stories from Asia: The Tree with a Thousand Lights

Young Oy’s classmates teased him, calling him “Oi”, which was a rude and unpleasant term. A week before his birthday, Oy received a gold-plated leaf encased in glass as a birthday present from his Uncle Bileg. Why would Uncle Bileg send him such an unsuitable and impractical gift, Oy wondered. Was there more to the gift than what Oy had thought?

978-981-4305-12-9

88 pp • 200 x 130 mm

Paperback 10-14 years old

Motivation and Inspiration

A YOUTH’S NORTH STAR

Teo Aik Cher

About the Series

Life is a journey. We can learn to chart it well. Let the North Star be your guide to achieving your aspirations and living life to the fullest. A Youth’s North Star is a collection of 11 inspirational guides. Amusing, interesting and pragmatic, A Youth’s North Star will motivate and guide you to achieve your goals, take on new challenges, resist peer pressure, handle stress and manage your general well-being.

A Youth’s North Star: Staying Contented

Includes:

• Why Simplify?

• Why Worry? Be Happy!

• Why Let Go?

978-981-48-6314-8

360 pp • 198 x 129 mm

Paperback

A Youth’s North Star: Determining Your Future

Includes:

• Why Be a Leader?

• Why Procrastinate?

• Why Take Action?

• Why Persevere?

978-981-48-6313-1

440 pp • 198 x 129 mm

Paperback

A Youth’s North Star: Achieving Excellence

Includes:

• Why Be a Champion?

• Why Study Smart?

• Why Score?

• Why Excel?

978-981-48-6312-4

440 pp • 198 x 129 mm

Paperback

Motivation and Inspiration WHY SERIES

Teo Aik Cher

Why Be a Champion?

Teo Aik Cher

978-981-4305-72-3

128 pp • 198 x 129 mm

Paperback *

Why Excel?

Teo Aik Cher

978-981-4597-95-1

128 pp • 198 x 129 mm

Paperback

Why Be a Leader?

Teo Aik Cher

978-981-4413-60-2

112 pp • 198 x 129 mm

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Why Persevere?

Teo Aik Cher

978-981-4597-10-4

120 pp • 198 x 129 mm

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Why Procrastinate?

Teo Aik Cher

978-981-4305-69-3

136 pp • 198 x 129 mm

Paperback *

Why Score?

Teo Aik Cher

978-981-4597-40-1

112 pp • 198 x 129 mm

Paperback

Why Simplify?

Teo Aik Cher

978-981-4305-71-6

144 pp • 198 x 129 mm

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Why Study Smart?

Teo Aik Cher

978-981-4305-73-0

144 pp • 198 x 129 mm

Paperback *

Why Take Action?

Teo Aik Cher

978-981-4305-70-9

120 pp • 198 x 129 mm

Paperback

* e-book available.

Why Worry? Be Happy?

Teo Aik Cher

978-981-4305-64-8

136 pp • 198 x 129 mm

Paperback *

GENERAL & TRADE / HEALTH & WELLNESS

PARENTING

Building Bridges with Your Teenagers (New Edition)

Alice Lee

If you think building bridges with your teenagers seems almost impossible, take heart. In Building Bridges with Your Teenagers , family counsellor Alice Lee shares with readers her own journey in parenting her two children and offers useful advice and a host of practical tips. Peppered vividly with real-life stories, of hers and others, the new edition of this highly anticipated book will encourage you to persevere and seek new understanding, develop good communication and nurture strong relationships with your teenagers.

978-981-5060-06-5

220 pp • 200 x 130 mm

Paperback

The Undefeated Parent Miranda

Mulyana,

Irena Kit Phey Ling

The phenomenon of stress arising amongst young children and adolescents is commonly discussed in parenting forums, newspapers and social media. The sheer volume of discussion has led to parents scrambling for techniques to alleviate their children’s stress levels while ensuring that they continue to do well in school and life in general.

This book explores how common myths surrounding parenting stress have resulted in stressful parenting. The authors use a series of vignettes to illustrate dilemmas and decision points that parents encounter from pregnancy to adolescence. This book also helps parents apply psychological concepts on motivation and William Glasser’s Choice Theory/Reality Therapy, to better understand themselves and their children, and make better choices to enable them to achieve their hopes and dreams. Each chapter includes a series of activities for parents to reflect on and engage with their children.

978-981-48-0706-7

216 pp • 200 x 130 mm

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A Guide to Purposeful Parenting

Eliza Lian-Ding

A Guide to Purposeful Parenting helps parents understand the key to nurturing a secure attachment and how that benefits a child for a lifetime. Calling parents to intentional and mindful parenting, it highlights the unique place of parents in a child’s life. Basic developmental needs of children are discussed and parents are challenged to engage deeply. Helpful exercises are provided to encourage parents in examining assumptions and values. What is your longterm goal? What’s worthwhile?

Read this book to:

• Rediscover your role as a parent

• Understand what mental and emotional presence does for a child’s long-term wellbeing

• Know how to truly help your child succeed in life.

978-981-48-0737-1

212 pp • 200 x 130 mm

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Fulfilling Your Child’s Potential Sherry Tian

As parents, we have the responsibility to identify and surface our children’s potential. In this clear and engaging book, Sherry Tian unveils the keys to unlocking and developing your child’s potential. Filled with keen insights, practical tips and advice from educationists, psychologists and parents, Fulfilling Your Child’s Potential widens your horizon and equips you to discover your child’s intellectual, emotional, creative and social capabilities. This book offers guidance to parents to help them achieve their child’s unique potential, to prepare their child for a lifetime of learning, to enrich their child’s life and to develop their creativity. There is even a section on children with special needs.

978-981-4222-53-2

192 pp • 215 x 150 mm

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PARENTING

The Family CEO Simon

Sim

The Family CEO is a candid and insightful chronicle of one man’s life journey as a son, a husband, a father and a friend. It is unabashedly rich in self-disclosures and aims to inspire others to live life more circumspectly with their loved ones as well as with those whom they encounter in the workplace and community. The essence of this refreshing book is aptly captured in the maxim—pursue a life of significance and success will follow.

978-981-4222-85-3

136 pp • 200 x 130 mm

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Virtual Realms, Real Needs Ray Chua Swee Boon

The new generation is growing up with electronic games, be they on mobile devices, consoles or personal computers. In this world of videogames, it can be a challenge guiding your children as they experience this thrilling yet potentially addictive pastime—whether you yourself are a gamer or not.

When does gaming become an addiction? How and why do children and teens get hooked? In what ways can your family reap the benefits of gaming, while protecting yourselves from the risks? In this book, psychologist, avid gamer and father of two kids Ray Chua shows you the answers in clear, non-technical terms, and explains how you can manage your children’s gaming, identify addiction and seek help.

978-981-4461-77-1

184 pp • 200 x 130 mm

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Depression: The Misunderstood Illness (New Edition)

Dr Leslie Lim

Did you know that depression is a common disorder that afflicts more than 10 per cent of the world’s population? In Depression: The Misunderstood Illness , author Dr Leslie Lim provides extensive coverage of this ailment including topics such as clinical features and causes of depression, as well as treatment measures and options that may reduce the risk of depression. Case studies and the nature of the illness, offering a greater understanding of this condition. This relevant and insightful book brings hope to patients and their caregivers, assuring them that there is light at the end of the tunnel.

978-981-18-3612-1

224 pp • 229 x 152 mm

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Freedom from Fear

Dr Leslie Lim

Anxiety disorders are some of the most common afflictions, resulting in serious interference in a person’s daily life. In Freedom from Fear, Dr Leslie Lim identifies the unique characteristics, causes and features of these conditions. Concise and up-todate recommended treatments and useful tips to curb excessive fear are also included. This easy-to-read book combines critical medical knowledge with years of clinical experience to provide the reader important advice on anxiety disorders.

Freedom from Fear is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to overcome fear, manage stress and lead a happier life.

978-981-4305-75-4

192 pp • 215 x 150 mm

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Managing Emotional Health: Angry Again! (New Edition)

Dr Ko Soo Meng

Everyone can easily identify with this emotion called ANGER. Anger is probably one of the commonest, and can also become one of the most dangerous emotions. But how can we effectively tame this distressing and dangerous emotion before it gets out of control? Yes, many of us are struggling with anger; others suffer silently. We feel ashamed, guilty and incapacitated by it. This book discusses this emotion including its functions, suggests how we can recognise it early and addresses ways of managing it appropriately.

978-981-48-6352-0

124 pp • 190 x 130 mm

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Managing Emotional Health: Hidden Fears (New Edition)

Dr Ko Soo Meng

In modern life, anxiety and fear can be protective when they serve a useful function in situations involving a real threat. However, when the anxiety is out of proportion to the risk of the situation or object, the responses are often inappropriate and excessive. This book offers sufferers and their families a better understanding of the conditions in a simple and readable manner with various case examples with practical ways on how families may help these sufferers better manage and overcome their fears.

978-981-48-6353-7

112 pp • 190 x 130 mm

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EDUCATION (SUPPLEMENTARY)

ACE YOUR VOCABULARY Rachael Nonis

About the Series

Many students struggle to self-mark when they work on assessment books. With this book, students can be independent in their learning and are able to self-study, thanks to the in-depth and detailed explanations in each answer key.

Students will be exposed to a wide plethora of Vocabulary words and will also be tested on their application of the Vocabulary words introduced in the book, through bonus Vocabulary exercises. EQ is heavily stressed on, particularly the important skill of decision-making, where students need to be wise to make the right decisions when choosing an answer.

About the Author

978-981-48-6380-3

136 pp • 260 x 190 mm

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Rachael believes that each child has a unique learning style and great potential. With 10 years’ teaching experience, Rachael has spent eight years writing curriculum for Primary level students. As a teacher and a curriculum writer, she works closely with Primary level students, arming them with techniques on how to ace English for PSLE. A firm believer that EQ + IQ = success, Rachael incorporates EQ Skills into every lesson plan written by her at LoveKids.

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SOAR IN ENGLISH WORD BANK

Lisa Ong

About the Series

This book contains words that can enable Primary 1-3 students to develop confidence in speaking and joy in writing using the English Language.

The words are categorised under 12 themes to prompt students to develop a deeper interest in their contact with people, places and nature:

About the Author

978-981-48-6324-7

72 pp • 215 x 140 mm

Lisa Ong is a trained teacher of Literature in English and English as First Language. In her 30 years of classroom engagement, she has guided English Language learners from a wide range of language proficiency to build confidence and attain success in listening, reading, speaking and writing.

SOAR in English Word Bank for Lower Primary is formulated to assist students in shifting from the fear of unfamiliar words to an appreciation of words as portals to self-awareness, academic strengths and creative possibilities.

Mastering Grammar for Secondary School

Wendy Low

Mastering Grammar for Secondary School is designed to provide the building blocks to build students’ mastery of English grammar and strengthen their ability to communicate effectively. This book will help students to:

• increase their understanding of grammar;

• identify and rectify common grammatical errors;

• develop higher order thinking skills; and

• strengthen their metacognitive competencies in using grammar for writing and other communication purposes.

978-981-5060-25-6

144 pp • 260 x 190 mm

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Doing Your Best for O-Level English: An Essential Guide

Mervyn Blake

This book aims to give students the tools they need for revision and concentrates specifically on ‘doing well in the exam’.

Doing Your Best for O-Level English

• enables the student to examine past work to discover how to do better.

• includes Resources for all the likely weak areas a student might have, so that last-minute improvements can be made.

• aims to develop a positive mindset in the candidate before the examination.

978-981-48-6365-0

116 pp • 297 x 210 mm

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Ace Your Essay Writing (O-Level/IP)

Grace Tan

Ace Your Essay Writing: Argumentative, Discursive & Expository Essays is a compilation of 50 model compositions carefully curated and closely aligned with the Secondary, GCE O-Level and Integrated Programme (IP) English Language syllabus and curriculum. It is an excellent resource for students who aspire to write better essays with engaging and insightful storylines. From the model essays shared, students can also learn to utilise vivid descriptive phrases and expressions to achieve a more advanced and sophisticated writing style.

978-981-48-6356-8

176 pp • 260 x 190 mm

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Ace Your Essay Writing (Secondary/IP)

Grace Tan

Ace Your Essay Writing: Personal Recount, Reflective & Expository Essays is a compilation of 50 model compositions carefully curated and closely aligned with the Secondary, GCE O-Level and Integrated Programme (IP) English Language syllabus and curriculum.

This book is an excellent resource for students as it contains concise teaching notes for different types of essay writing; Techniques for generating creative storylines for essays; An essay planning framework for exam preparation and revision; Strategies for writing excellent personal reflective essay conclusions; A wide variety of storylines and writing styles shared through quality model essays; Model essays on commonly tested essay questions in schools; A comprehensive list of 100 useful phrases/ expressions for personal recount/reflective essays; for reference and revision; Varied writing styles to cater to students of different abilities.

978-981-48-6357-5

188 pp • 260 x 190 mm

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‘A’ Level, Economics

ESSENTIAL MODEL ESSAYS & WRITING TECHNIQUES FOR ‘A’-LEVEL ECONOMICS

Terence Ang

About the Series

Essential Model Essays and Writing Techniques for A-Level Economics features 50 full-length model essays covering microeconomics and macroeconomics across the entire A-Level syllabus. This book will help students learn:

• essential writing techniques

• successful essay structures

• how to analyse commonly examined questions

• how to write model essays to score in their examinations

• how to draw accurate diagrams to support their essays

• how to tackle challenging essay questions

About the Author

Terence Ang is the founder of Ace Clinic Education. He obtained a BSc in Economics (First Class Honours) from London School of Economics & Political Science. He has more than 10 years’ experience tutoring Economics for A-Level, International Baccalaureate (IB), IGCSE, AP and university-level modules.

978-981-5060-18-8

328 pp • 297 x 210 mm

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