Punggol Regional Library - Stories Come Alive Room (Level 1)
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free Admission
Two delightful books, Little Tiger and Little Tiger and the Snow Leopards will be read by Dr Linda Gan, the author of both books. Linda is a volunteer with the Singapore Wildcat Action Group. The beautifully illustrated stories are about a tiger cub and its exciting adventures with its best friend, Bird!
Read by author Linda Gan, well-known in the field of early childhood education in Singapore, Little Tiger and the Snow Leopards will inspire love and empathy for animals. Children will also have a chance to make a wildcat mask! SWAG’s 4 books on Little Tiger’s adventures, all by the same author, will be on sale at $30 for a bundle of 4 books!
About the Author
Well-known in the field of early childhood education in Singapore, Linda lived and taught in London before marrying a Singaporean and moving to Southeast Asia 40 years ago. She was an Assistant Professor at the National Institute of Education for 31 years, training pre- and primary school teachers and has written numerous language arts curricula for the Ministry of Education. She loves writing for young children and has published a wide variety of vocabulary enrichment and story books over the past 38 years, the most recent being Rhyming Round S.E. Asia - Festivals and Customs (2019) and the new edition of Rhyming Round Singapore (2020), co-written with Kathleen Chia.
Linda is an active volunteer with the Singapore Wildcat Action Group, having authored Little Tiger, and Little Tiger in Myanmar, and Little Tiger and the Snow Leopards! An experienced story-teller, Linda keeps kids inspired by her stories.
About SWAG
SWAG is a volunteer-run non-profit organization established in 2019, dedicated to wildcat conservation. Passionate about protecting all wildcats, SWAG takes meaningful action to achieve its mission. Key activities include:
- Raising awareness through lectures, a tiger conference and guided nature walks
- Participating in anti-poaching surveillance walks to protect tigers and restore habitat
- Educating children about wildcats and fostering a love for wildlife through community nature events
- Fundraising for wild Malayan tigers through events and merchandise sales
SWAG's goal is to build a network of supporters and raise crucial funds to save the critically endangered Malayan tiger and mainland leopard cat. Through these efforts, SWAG aims to make a positive impact on wildcat conservation and ensure the long-term survival of these amazing animals.
Please note the following:
- All participants including adults should register for 1 ticket.
- Each ticket admits 1 person only. Parents to register separate tickets for themselves and their children.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult during the session at all times.
- Arrive 10 mins before the session starts. Seats of late attendees will be given to waitlist/walk-ins.
- NLB reserves the right to deny entry to participants who do not abide by the ground rules.