All About Grooming & Encouraging Good Reading Habits

[tamarind]

Picolo:

是谁嗯嗯在我的头上? was great fun and I remember I was made to read it over and over again that night I introduced it. Kids laughed so hard they had tears and stomachache.

That sounds like a wonderful book ! Is it available at Popular bookshop ?

[Picolo]

Hi Tamarind,


No, but you can find it in our public libraries, or purchase from bookshops (Lingzi media, Maha something..) that sell books from China. After browsing through these books, you probably never want to buy Chinese children story books from Popular again

[tamarind]

Picolo:

Hi Tamarind,


No, but you can find it in our public libraries, or purchase from bookshops (Lingzi media, Maha something..) that sell books from China. After browsing through these books, you probably never want to buy Chinese children story books from Popular again

I cannot seem to find good chinese children's books at our Jurong West library. Where is Lingzi, Maha ?

[Picolo]

玲子传媒私人有限公司. LINGZI MEDIA PTE LTD. 48 Toh Guan Road East, #06 -106. Enterprise Hub Tel: 6293 5677


You can call them up to see if they have stocks, otherwise you may be able to pre-order it. If you have problems getting it, I can check with the Chinese teacher if she can bring it in.

To borrow from the public libraries, you can approach the librarians for help on reserving the book. I borrowed it before but it’s not always on the shelf.

[Picolo]

玲子传媒私人有限公司. LINGZI MEDIA PTE LTD. 48 Toh Guan Road East, #06 -106. Enterprise Hub Tel: 6293 5677


You can call them up to see if they have stocks, otherwise you may be able to pre-order it. If you have problems getting it, I can check with the Chinese teacher if she can bring it in.

To borrow from the public libraries, you can approach the librarians for help on reserving the book. I borrowed it before but it’s not always on the shelf.

[Picolo]

Tried to PM but it doesn’t work? Any idea? Is it cos I’m a newbie? Or you can PM your email add to me.

[Picolo]

Wow! I’ve just been upgraded to a Yellow Belt now…heeheehee.

[tamarind]

clare:

Tamarind, thanks for your clarification, I was worried there for a while.

Actually I have a younger son too, so I appreciate your point about identification with a character. Good reminder that I have to watch out for my daughter who seemingly identifies with every protagonist, male, female or animal!

I always identify myself with a character, the best ones are 黄蓉, 小龍女 and 王语嫣 :lol: May be girls are more likely to do so.


Picolo,
Thanks for your information. I have just called up Lingzi, will pay them a visit today

clare,
Lingzi is a bookshop where we can browse the books.

[hquek]

Hi all,


This is a great thread, thanks for all the recommendations.

I think the maha-? is Maha Yu Yi, and it's located in Bras Basah Complex (#03-07). Monday - Sat: 1030am to 630pm, Sun & PH 11am to 6pm. They seem to have a good selection of China-chinese books.

I have seen the selection in dang dang webby (haven't tried ordering). it's good. Another site I like is http://www.binglingbooks.com/web/default.asp

[metz]

clare:

Mums and dads, i'd like to ask how long, in general, does it take for kids to master reading well silently?

How do you define 'reading well silently'?

My ds started silent reading on his own before 4, starting from simple chapter books. I still remember he read The Bears at Hemlock Mountain by himself quietly at 3.5 yo. We were vacationing on a snow mountain then

But honestly, at preschooler age, I think it's still far more beneficial for parents to read to the kids than having them read aloud long lengthy books. For me, I allow my ds the freedom to pick any books he like. However, I would still LIKE (meaning I haven't been doing so as often as I should :oops:) to read aloud to them for as long as possible.