Content: Legends of Singapura
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Legends of Singapura
Have you heard about warriors and mythical creatures of immense strength from the island of Singapura? How did the island get its name? Who was Prince Nila? How did Badang become so strong? When was Merlion, the gigantic sea beast, first spotted? And most importantly, how true are these stories? Decide for yourself after exploring our selection of books on both the famous and lesser-known legends of Singapura!
Books
Badang the mighty warrior
Abdullah Basmeh. (2015). Badang the mighty warrior. Singapore: Pustaka Nasional. (Call no.: Children Singapore English ABD)
Singapura rejoices
Abdullah Basmeh. (2015). Singapura rejoices. Singapore: Pustaka Nasional. (Call no.: Children Singapore English ABD)
The journey of Raja Suran to Bumi Rika
Abdullah Basmeh. (2015). The journey of Raja Suran to Bumi Rika. Singapore: Pustaka Nasional. (Call no.: Children Singapore English ABD)
The river that brings us life
Ang, Sarah. (2022). The river that brings us life . Singapore: WS Education. (Call no.: Children Singapore English ANG)
Island of Legends
Bosco, Don. (2016). Island of Legends. Singapore: Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Pte Ltd. (Call no.: Children Singapore English 398.2095957 BOS -[FOL])
Secrets of the heartlands
Bosco, Don. (2016). Secrets of the heartlands. Singapore: Marshall Cavendish Editions. (Call no.: Children Singapore English 959.57 BOS)
How Singapore got its name: 12 traditional tales of the lion city
Comber, Leon. (2023). How Singapore got its name: 12 traditional tales of the lion city . Singapore: Talisman Publishing Pte Ltd. (Call no.: Children Singapore English 398.2095957 COM -[FOL])
Prince Nila discovers a new kingdom
Ngo, Chew Yeh. (2018). Prince Nila discovers a new kingdom. Singapore: September 21 Enterprise Pte Ltd. (Call no.: Juvenile Lending Singapore English 398.2 NGO -[FOL])
Singapore children’s favourite stories
Taylor, Diane. (2003). Singapore children’s favourite stories. Singapore: Periplus; Enfield: Airlift. (Call no.: Children Singapore English TAY)
Tiger tales: Almost true animal stories from old Singapore
Tully, Joyceline. (2020). Tiger tales: Almost true animal stories from old Singapore . Singapore: Pepper Dog Press. (Call no.: Children Singapore English 398.2095957 TUL -[FOL])
The Merlion: A fairy tale of Singapore
Wong, Edward. (2016). The Merlion: A fairy tale of Singapore. Singapore: Partridge. (Call no.: Children Singapore English WON)
eBooks
Danger Dan confronts the Merlion mastermind
Lim, Monica and Lesley-Anne. (2014). Danger Dan confronts the Merlion mastermind. Singapore: Epigram Books.
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