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24 Nov 2025 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei
“Arctic Animals” is an excellent resource to get young minds acquainted with the adaptations of Arctic animals. It is also a treasure trove of inspiration for novice Science teachers. Through this book, children will learn: polar bears, Arctic har...
23 Nov 2025 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei
This book is about how the growth of an acorn into an oak tree transformed a dreary city into a vibrant one. Given that my friend named her bespoke business @theoakplanters, I was intrigued enough to google the difference between an oak tree and a ba...
21 Nov 2025 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei
I gave myself one week to finish “Malice”, you know, before the protected school holidays. Instead, I finished it off today. Devouring it every second I got in the lull moments during Prize-Giving Day. Avoiding small talk with my colleagues to focus...
16 Nov 2025 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei
Emma Carroll taught English for 2 decades before penning this book - and her experience in teaching writing evidently shines through in “Dracula and Daughters”. You would think that a man in his mid-40s would have nothing in common with the 3 fema...
14 Nov 2025 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei
Given that my son exclusively picks up non-fiction books at the library, I couldn’t have been happier when he chose to borrow “The Perfect Sushi”, marking his first foray into the world of fiction. Goes to show how cultural affinity influences our...
2 Nov 2025 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei
The Pri Sch Leaving Exam is so intense that I’m starting my boy young. Even before he enters Pri 1. Lest you accuse me of being kiasu (Singlish for afraid to lose), I just wanna justify my action by saying that preschool education is very advanced th...
28 Oct 2025 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei
Some books only require you to take a look, and you instantly know that you will love it. Upon seeing “The Marriage Test” at a book exchange corner, I immediately pounced on it because I knew that the He Says, She Says approach would appeal to me...
26 Oct 2025 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei
Growing up, my favourite author was Roald Dahl, so I have been yearning to read “Timothy and the Phubbers” for the longest time, especially when Lolita Chiong’s illustrations are reminiscent of those from Quentin Blake. The book and illustrations...
21 Oct 2025 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei
For the first time in my working life, I have been assigned to be a member of the Science department. These days, I lowkey stressed about setting Sci papers because I lack the knowledge and expertise. Reading this book is my way of reclaiming some...
17 Oct 2025 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei
I just finished this book yesterday, so I am shocked to learn today that the author has passed on. With that in mind, it would be callous of me to say anything critical about her maiden work. “I want to die but I want to eat tteokbokki” takes us into...
