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7 Jan 2026 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei $0.11
How I picked it up: Was tidying up my classroom library and came across this charmingly illustrated book. Why I borrowed it: “The Shark in the Pool” comprises 3 stories, one of which is “Dinosaur Bones”. My boy only reads non-fiction books, and I hop...
14 Dec 2025 2 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei $0.06
My son had vague aspirations of becoming a shinkansen driver, so when I stumbled upon this book and saw that the second occupation was shinkansen driver, I bought it without much hesitation. Even though I have got to first read the book and distil...
25 Nov 2025 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei $0.06
“Is a Camel a Mammal? All about Mammals” is a godsend for parents wanting to introduce the marvels of mammals to their children. Through this book, children will learn:- mammals have hair or fur. Wool is just what we call the hair of a lamb - the wor...
24 Nov 2025 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei $0.12
“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 $0.07
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 $0.09
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 $0.12
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 $0.04
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 $0.19
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 $0.04
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...
