Follow the stories of old Singapore and learn interesting legends and facts. From A is for the Annals to Z is for Zheng He, children will delight in learning about Singapore’s history through colourful illustrations dedicated to notable figures, events and ideas.

An inspiring primer on the history of old Singapore that every child should own.

About the Author and Illustrator

Hwee Goh is a presenter, writer and editor. Classically trained at the Medill School of Journalism, she has worked at Channel NewsAsia reporting on Singaporean politics. She is also the author of Lee Kuan Yew, a children’s photobook chronicling the life of Singapore’s founding prime minister, and ten other fiction and non-fiction titles for children. Hwee conducts workshops with the Singapore Book Council and is a regular speaker at schools. She curates good stories on @hweezbooks.

Jayne Ong is a visual designer and illustrator who graduated with a
bachelor’s degree in visual communication. She has worked with many
organisations, including Jetstar and Meshminds. A fan of picture
books, Jayne is always on the lookout for new, exciting stories.
When she is not engrossed in her digital canvas, Jayne supports the
occasional kopi break. She is the illustrator of Suho: The Creation of
the Horse-head Fiddle, published by Epigram Books in 2019.