Have you ever just finished reading a really great book and wished that you could broadcast the recommendation to everyone you know and even to perfect strangers?! Good reads do that to you- stir your hearts, find your inner voice, hold your breath in anticipation and basically makes you pump your fist and say "That was a shiok (Singapore slang for great) read!"

Well, this is a platform for us to share these great experiences with one another! All too often, we read a superb book and do not have the chance to pen down our thoughts and to recommend it to someone else. Do that now, by dropping us an email at bookpicks4all@gmail.com so that we can post it on this blog.

Do, however, bear in mind that kids as well as adults read this blog, so do be discerning in your recommendation, choosing only wholesome and noteworthy reads. Much thanks to all and happy reviewing!

Monday, 28 November 2011

Must Grab & Read - Li Guang Fu 李光福




It is such a great feeling to discover a gem of a book! I would like to give a hearty recommendation to a series of Chinese books written by a Taiwanese writer, 李光福.

His books are written primarily for primary school kids, most suitably for upper primary children, i.e 10 years and above. It is easy to read with the Hanyu pinyin accompanying the words, a great boon to our Singaporean kids. The level of difficulty is pegged suitably for one to read easily as well as to learn some new vocabulary. Each book is also beautifully illustrated, by different illustrators. This is not only a pleasure to the senses but a great showcase of artistic talents and different art genres!

What i love most about these books is that the books teach excellent moral values to the children in real and pragmatic ways. For example, the book that Sarah read was to expound on the value of continuous learning and perseverance despite difficulties. I have read another one written about a child who suddenly fell ill and remained in a coma. The story revolved about how her friends dealt with her sickness and absence and how they tried to remain hopeful and positive for both her friend, her parents as well as for their own sakes. Another was about a child learning about how to appreciate her mother's contribution to the family and not treat her mother like a maid! The one above is about keeping our word and being upright and honest in our dealings with others.  These are all very relevant themes in our modern-day lives and I am so happy to be able to read them with my children, letting them gain more insight into such issues.

Thankfully, the writer is very prolific in his writing, there are at least 16 books in the series. I always go straight to the section in the library and pick up any new titles available. For those of you who are not in Singapore, if you can find them on ebay, it is a worthy investment to buy them for your children!

Definitely, one of my best finds this year, do go to your nearest library, grab and read one! Leave some for me!!!


Jen
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