For fans of heritage & traditions: 

The Moon over Geylang Serai

by Valerie Pereira

Selamat Hari Raya! As one of the major festivals in Singapore, Hari Raya Puasa is celebrated on 21 March this year to mark the end of a month of fasting during Ramadan. Join in the celebration in The Moon over Geylang Serai, a delightful tale with beautiful illustrations that rekindles the essence of family and timeless traditions. Be it making ketupat decorations and baking butter cookies or receiving green packets and enjoying delectable dishes at Geylang Serai, there is so much fun to be had!

For little animal lovers: 

What Did You See at the Zoo?

by Michelle Lee & Stella Teo

From Moo Deng the hippopotamus in Thailand to Punch the monkey in Japan, these furry sweethearts have won hearts around the world. As interest peaks and fans flock to the zoo, it’s a great opportunity to introduce young children to other kinds of animals in What Did You See at the Zoo? Follow Annie and Bobby on their fun family outing to the zoo, and discover the importance of balancing screen time with family time. Annie loves looking at all the amazing animals, but Bobby can't stop playing his game. Will Bobby miss out on all the fun?

For young wildlife explorers: 

The Rainforest Adventures of Biogirl MJ

by Kong Man Jing & Raye Ng

Perfect for children aged 6 to 12 who are curious about the flora and fauna of our sunny island, The Rainforest Adventures of Biogirl MJ presents engaging wildlife content to educate children on crucial environmental issues. Join popular content creator Biogirl MJ, the co-founder and host of science and wildlife education video channel Just Keep Thinking, as she explores the various ecosystems of our tropical rainforests to solve a magical mystery! Glide through the different layers of the forests to discover the hidden wildlife, and learn about the real-life issues happening to the environment.

For chess enthusiasts: 

May the Best Player Win

by Kyla Zhao 

Popularised by the 2020 Netflix miniseries, The Queen’s Gambit, and with the passing of the Singapore Sports Council (Amendment) Bill that formally recognises chess as a sport on 14 January, the strategy game has shed its stereotype as an obscure hobby to become the dark horse of competitive sports. In May the Best Player Win, Zhao explores the cutthroat world of chess through May Li, whose middle-school chess team just earned a victory at the state championship — and with it, a ticket to nationals. The crown is May’s for the taking… except anxious feelings begin to affect her performance and, what’s worse, eat away at her love for the game. Now May is left to wonder: Can you still play for fun when you’re playing to win?

For avid readers of girl power & sisterhood:

The Original Daughter

by Jemimah Wei

An emotionally charged story of sisterhood and ambition that cracks open the fault lines of Singaporean society, The Original Daughter is the debut novel of NTU alumnus (BA and MA) Jemimah Wei. Sisters Genevieve and Arin grow up inseparable, navigating the intensity of life in working-class Singapore. But as the rapidly modernising, winner-take-all world threatens to leave one behind as the other’s star rises exponentially, the sisters must weigh their allegiances and bonds, the cost of success, and ultimately reckon with who they’ve become.

For empaths with a soft spot for heartfelt stories: 

Eternal Summer of My Homeland

by Agnes Chew 

Seeking to explore the issue of social inequality and well-being in Singapore, the stories in Chew’s first fiction collection illuminate the complexity of choice when duty and desire collide, and what a person is willing to sacrifice. A daughter grapples with an unexpected discovery in the aftermath of her mother’s death. A husband struggles to understand his wife’s reaction to her pregnancy. An adolescent and a domestic worker exchange secrets whose weight they find they cannot bear. And in a corner of Changi Airport, a nondescript office cubicle, a patch of open forest, others strive to find meaning and home.

献给不安迷茫的你：

《播种未来：细说亲子教育》/《爱的密码：解读家庭幸福》/《加减人生：畅谈处世之道》

尤今著

全球战争阴影笼罩、国际局势动荡不安，焦虑与不确定感仿佛成为日常关键词。世界纷纷扰扰，普通人如你我或许无法左右战争与国际局势，但仍能选择把每一天的生活过好，珍惜身边最重要的人。本地著名作家尤今去年推出的三部作品正好能在残酷的现实里为读者提供温暖务实的指引，传递实用的教育理念与处世智慧，帮助读者体会成功与幸福的真谛。每部各收录50篇文章，带你探讨生命中最重要的小事，化解亲子关系中的矛盾，探讨家庭幸福的要素，吸取睿智的生活哲学。

献给热爱运动的你：

《篮球小子》&《篮球小子2》

陈帅著

最近是否也在熬夜追看NBA美国职业篮球赛？抑或仍沉浸在冬季奥运会的热潮中，为代表中国出战的自由式滑雪冠军谷爱凌（Eileen Gu）喝彩，也为代表美国参赛的花样滑冰选手刘美贤（Alysa Liu）在冰场上的自信笑容与优雅舞姿所感动？从冬奥会到NBA，顶级赛事一次次掀起体育热潮。谷爱凌曾说，在建立自信方面，体育的力量无与伦比。无论你是否已通过体育运动培养出强大气场，还是正准备踏出运动的第一步，都可以先从文字中感受竞技体育的热血与魅力。尤其在紧张刺激的比赛氛围下，团队合作与永不言弃的精神更显动人。《篮球小子》首册讲述一支临时组建的球队如何逆袭取胜、晋级下一轮，但第二阶段备战却波折重重：伟明投篮失准，俊扬与小柔无法参训参赛，挑战接踵而至，考验的不只是球技，更是信念与团队精神。

献给中国神话狂热粉：

《哪吒：勇气和担当/ 正义和善良/ 互助和友情/ 团结与合作》

林得楠编写

近年风靡华语影坛的动画电影《哪吒之魔童降世》（2019）与《哪吒之魔童闹海》（2025）掀起票房热潮，也再次带动大家对中国神话与传统文化的关注。哪吒这一经典神话人物，源自《封神榜》，亦见于《西游记》，形象鲜明、个性叛逆却正义勇敢。他天生不凡，手持乾坤圈与混天绫；力大无穷，敢于挑战命运，正是近年来动画电影成功塑造的热血少年英雄代表。本套哪吒故事系列并非改编自动画电影，而是以中国传统神话为基础，专为新加坡小学生重新编写而成。内容与文字浅显易懂、情结紧凑有趣，通过更具童真与亲和力的叙述方式，让孩子在阅读神话故事的过程中，学习正义、勇敢、善良与责任感等核心价值观，在经典文化中汲取成长力量。