Awards And Grants

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Awards And Grants
TAMIL STORY BOOKS
S C H O O L C ATA L O G U E - 2 0 1 6
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Celebrating the Melting Pot of South East Asian Cultural Diversity
ASIAN
CULTURES & TALES
Tamil Stories for Children in South East Asian Settings
Our books are made with love and passion. Our writers are cosmopolitan
in thinking and bring together their fabulous world knowledge and
experience to present stories in a sophisticated fashion. Their stories
are based in South East Asian settings which allow the Indian diaspora
children to relate to them well and understand and learn about the
vibrant cultural diversity of this region.
Crimson Earth brings them to you in elegant designs with fonts and
layout that’s easy on children’s eyes. The inspirations for our illustrators
come from around the world and their lovely creations are especially
appreciated by students, parents and teachers.
Every time you buy a Tamil book, you let Crimson Earth buy more
Tamil content from writers who do their bit to keep the language alive
and thriving. Every time you buy a Tamil book, you are working to
ensure Tamil lives on for the next generation.
Let’s pass on Tamil to our children.
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Celebrating Singapore’s Tamil Literature for Kids, Students & Young People
LITERARY
AWARDS & GRANTS
Awards And Grants
BTN
Best Tamil Novel Award, Tamil Nadu Government
CM
Cultural Medallion Award
RCS
Royal Commonwealth Society Essay Competition Winner
SEA
South East Asia Write Award
SLM
Singapore Literature Merit Award
SLP
Singapore Literature Prize
SBA
Singapore Book Award
NAC P&P
National Arts Council Presentation & Participation Grant
NAC P&T
National Arts Council Publication & Translation Grant
NDBSA
National Book Development Council of Singapore Award
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Learn Tamil in a Fun, Interactive Way : Read to Our Children
TAMIL
LEARN FROM STORIES
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Kids’ Illustrated
Children Picture Books
(Preschool to Lower Primary)
Neethipathi Bao’vum
Kaanamalpona Naanayangalum
(Justice Bao and the Case of the Missing Coins)
Catherine Khoo | Translated By Prema Govin
Xiao Chen is a diligent woodcutter who stumbles upon a
purse of gold coins. But when he finds the owner, Merchant
Xu, he is accused of stealing the coins. Xiao Chen then
takes the case to the court of Justice Bao.
Genre : Children’s Historical Fiction |
Size (mm) : 200 x 260 | 32 Pages
Awards & Grants : NAC P&P
Paadamudiyaatha Innisai Paravai
With The Support of
NATIONAL ARTS COUNCIL
(The Nightingale that Couldn’t Sing)
Angie Featherstone| Translated By Prema Govin
No matter how hard Holly tried, she just could not sing.
One day, Holly runs away to a forest until her mother finds
her and shows her that she is loved just the way she is.
Holly returns home and finds love again.
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Size (mm) : 200 x 260 |
Awards & Grants : NAC P & P
With
VOCABULARY
WORD LISTS
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Kids’ Illustrated
Children Picture Books
(Upper Pri to Lower Sec)
Paaraiyum Paravaiyum
With The Support of
NATIONAL ARTS COUNCIL
(Rock and the Bird)
Chew Chia Shao Wei | Translated By Prema Govin
The tale revolves around two main characters - a stone and
a bird. This fable is a profound story about mortality and
friendship and tugs at your heartstrings and stays with
you, long after the read. A memorable book!
With
VOCABULARY
WORD LISTS
Genre : Animal Fiction | Size (mm) : 200 x 260
32 Pages
Awards & Grants : NAC P&P RCS
Children Picture Books
(Preschool to Lower Pri)
Kaatil Oru Kudumbam
(A Family in the Forest)
Arun Anand
In this story, fourteen animals present themselves in
colourful comic-like figures with the interesting facts
about them including authentic names from the country
of their origin. It is a delight to read to any child as the
language is simple and the illustrations are vibrant.
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32 Pages
Awards & Grants : NAC P&P
Supported by the National Arts Council
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Kids’ Illustrated
Children Picture Books
(Preschool to Lower Primary)
Aalu Vaalu
(Aalu and the Missing Tail)
Nanthini Visvanathan & Janaki Samikannu
Aalu loses the tail of her toy horse. Aalu and her friends go
on a search to find a tail to replace it. They visit the zoo and
Aalu wanders off and makes new friends and finally finds
an ingenious way to replace the missing tail.
Genre : Children’s Fantsay Fiction |32 Pages
Size (mm) : 200 x 260 | Awards & Grants : NAC
NBDCS Beyond Words
Luluvum Sundeliyum
(Lulu and the Mouse)
Malarvizhi Elangovan
One day, Lulu, the white cat finds herself in a library when
she goes on a mouse chase. She gets fascinated with books.
To her surprise, she finds the mouse in a corner, reading
a book on cats. They soon bond over their new love for
books. The library nominates them as ambassadors, and
soon the neighbourhood becomes a town of readers.
A Rat
Race At A
Breathless Pace
Genre : Children’s Fantsay Fiction | 32 Pages
Size (mm) : 200 x 260 | Awards & Grants : NAC
NBDCS Beyond Words
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Kids’ Illustrated
Children Picture Books
(Preschool to Lower Primary)
Kondamma Kendamma
(Bring me Kendamma)
One toy to rule a child’s heart.
One toy to teach the rules
ules
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les of lilif
life
life.
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Azhagunila
When Kumaran’s favourite toy lands in his hands, his life
takes an unexpected nosedive, spiralling him into a darker
world of despair. Is the price of the toy worth losing his life
of peace and happiness?
Genre : Children’s Fantsay Fiction | 32 Pages
Size (mm) : 200 x 260 | Awards & Grants : NAC
NBDCS Beyond Words
Tibby Ennum Pulimuyal
With The Support of
NATIONAL ARTS COUNCIL
(Tibby, the Pulimuyal)
Emily Lim | Translated by Prema Govin
Poor Tibby has no friends. She looks like a tiger and she
also resembles the rabbit. One day, Tibby gets a chance
to show the other rabbits that she makes a caring friend.
Soon Tibby finds joy in her new found friendship and her
favourite game of hide and seek.
With
Genre : Children’s Fantsay Fiction | 32 Pages
Size (mm) : 200 x 260 | Awards & Grants : NAC
NBDCS Beyond Words
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VOCABULARY
WORD LISTS
Kids’ Illustrated
Children Picture Books
(Preschool to Lower Primary)
Meengalin Kankaatchi
(Sam, Debi, DiDi at the Sea Aquarium)
With The Support
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NATIONAL ARTS COUNCIL
David Seow | Translated By Prema Govin
At the SEA Aquarium, find four kids having an adventure
and a bit of fantasy. The story is laced with a tinge of
humour and your kids will be amused by the kids playing
with the sea creatures.
With
VOCABULARY
WORD LISTS
Genre : Children’s Fantsay Fiction |32 Pages
Size (mm) : 200 x 260 | Awards & Grants : NAC
NBDCS Beyond Words
Yenn Vilaiyaattu Maithaanathil Oor Enthiran
(A Robot in My Playground)
Translated By Prema Govin | Pauline Loh
This story revolves around a young boy named Lucas and a
huge robot he meets at his playground. What follows next
is an unexpected event that helps Lucas and the robot forge
a heart-warming friendship.
With
VOCABULARY
WORD LISTS
Genre : Children’s Fantsay Fiction | 32 Pages
Size (mm) : 200 x 260 | Awards & Grants : NAC
NBDCS Beyond Words
With The Support of
NATIONAL ARTS COUNCIL
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Kids’ Adventure
Children Chapter Books
(Upper Primary to Lower Secondary)
Veenaavum Tholaintha Pathakamum
(Veena And The Missing Emblem)
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At the school’s annual camp, head prefect Veena overhears
the truth of the missing 70-year old school emblem, which
is a treasured heritage of the school. The rising suspicion on
the school prefects urges Veena to embark on an incredible
journey to recover the lost emblem.
Supported by the National Arts Council
Genre : Children’s Adventure Fiction | 80 pages
Size (mm) : 130 x 198 |
Awards & Grants : NAC P&T
Varathanum 1: Enthira Nanbanum
(Varathan and his Robot Friend 1)
Prema Govin
Inspired by his father, a famous Robotics scientist, Varathan
aspires to specialise in Robotics. One day, he stumbles upon
his father’s failed invention, a miniature robot, Vikram. He
manages to work the robot and solve the mystery of the
school fires with the help of Vikram.
Genre : Children’s Science Fiction | 80 Pages
Size (mm) : 130 x 198
Awards & Grants : NAC P&T
Supported by the National Arts Council
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Kids’ Adventure
Children Chapter Books
(Upper Primary to Lower Secondary)
Varathanum Enthira Nanbanum II
(Varathan and his Robot Friend II)
Prema Govin
In book 1, after stumbling upon his father’s miniature robot,
Varathan befriends V-KRAM. In this second book, he and
his friends – Mei Ling and Kiran, under the guidance of
his father, revive Vikram back to life.
Supported by the National Arts Council
Genre : Children’s Adventure Fiction | 80 pages
Size (mm) : 130 x 198 |
Awards & Grants : NAC P&T
Kirthiyum Ragasiya Oliayum
(Kirthi and the Secret Parchment)
Prema Govin
Kirthi follows her architect parents to Tanjore in South
India on a new city development project. Kirthi attends a
boarding school housed in an old Chola castle, with many
secret doors and passageways - all out of bounds to the
students. Soon Kirthi discovers the school’s powerful past.
Genre : Children’s Science Fiction | 80 pages
Size (mm) : 130 x 198
Awards & Grants : NAC P&T
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Drama
Young Adults Books
(Upper Secondary Onwards)
With the Support of
NATIONAL ARTS COUNCIL!
Recipient of the
CULTURAL
MEDALLION
Maranavalai
(Death Trap)
Puthumaithasan
An utterly intriguing intelligent plot that keeps readers
spellbound for hours. It is an engrossing crime thriller
with a very compelling plot. Three murders that happen in
consecutive sequence and in similar fashion. The story in
the end converges to one exciting end.
UTTERLY INTRIGUING, ... AN
INTELLIGENT, COMPELLING PLOT
ENGROSSING CRIME THRILLER
Genre : Mystery Fiction | Drama | 160 pages
Size (mm): 130 x 198 |
Awards: SEA (2005) CM (2008)
Nalla Veedu
(Good Home)
CRIMSON
EARTH
With the Support of
NATIONAL ARTS COUNCIL
Recipient of the
CULTURAL
MEDALLION
Puthumaithasan
Visit Singapore’s funniest family as they engage in witty
dialogues and family-next-door atmosphere to bring out
the sentiments subtlely.
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Drama | 448 pages
Awards & Grants : SEA (2005) CM (2008)
ENJOY HILARIOUS MOMENTS AND
WITTY EXCHANGES FROM SINGAPORE’S
BEST-LOVED INDIAN FAMILY
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Drama
Young Adults Books
(Upper Sec Onwards)
Idea Iyakkanu
With The Support of
NATIONAL ARTS COUNCIL
(Iyakkanu, the Idea Man)
CULTURAL
MEDALLION
Puthumaithasan
Here’s Mr Iyakannu - he is a man of wit and ideas. He is
funny, intelligent, and has a heart of gold. He enlivens his
simple neighbourhood as he dishes out instant solutions,
that keep his neighbours happy.
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Genre : Humorous Fiction | Drama |448 pages
Size (mm) : 130 x 198
Awards : SEA (2005) CM (2008)
Scooter’O Scooter
(Scooter’O Scooter)
SIN
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of the
With The Support
pp off
NATIONAL ARTS COUNCIL
MEDALLION
Puthumaithasan
A collection of hilarious plays by Puthumaithasan, a
famous playwright based in Singapore. Enriched with
local Tamil language nuances, the plays were well received
by both Singapore and Malaysian listeners.
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208 pages
Awards & Grants : SEA (2005) CM (2008)
GAPOR
RECIPIENT
RECIPIENT
CULTURAL
A Collection of Hilarious Plays by
Singapore’s Most Notable Comic Playwright.
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Drama
Young Adults Books
(Upper Sec Onwards)
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Vizhippu
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RECIPIENT
RECIPIENT
of the
CULTURAL
(Awakening)
MEDALLION
A Critically Acclaimed Anthology of Plays by
Puthumaithasan
An engaging story about an accident that happens at exactly
the same place and at the same time of the protagonist’s
life. What’s the mystery behind these strange occurrences?
Genre : Singapore Fiction | Size (mm) : 130 x 198
256 pages
Awards : SEA (2005) CM (2008)
Macbeth
(Macbeth)
Puthumaithasan
This Tamil translation is a labour of love for the author,
and a boon for Indian students of English.
- The Straits Times, Singapore’s National Daily
The rendering is refreshing and unique, and the language,
elegant. The author has closely followed the original and
preserved its beauty.
- The Hindu, India’s National Daily
Genre : Classics | Size (mm) : 130 x 198 | Classics in Tamil
184 pages
Awards & Grants : SEA (2005) CM (2008)
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Drama
Young Adults Books
(Upper Sec Onwards)
With The Support of
NATIONAL ARTS COUNCIL
SIN
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Marma Manithan
(Mystery Man)
RECIPIENT
RECIPIENT
of the
CULTURAL
MEDALLION
Puthumaithasan
a masterfully
crafted play
filled with
nail-biting
suspense
A novel idea for murder, collection of newspaper clippings,
an annonymous letter - what does one do with these clues
to crack a murder mystery?
Genre : Mystery Fiction | Drama & Screenplay
Size (mm) : 130 x 198 |160 pages
Awards : SEA (2005) CM (2008)
Ethir Neechal
(Against the Tide)
With The Support of
1$7,21$/$576&281&,/
Puthumaithasan
A kidnap of a student on his way home sparks an
interesting start to a play that leads you to the climax with
a series of murders. A scintillating thriller that is stylish
and sophisticated.
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156 pages
Awards & Grants : SEA (2005) CM (2008)
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SIN
GAPOR
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RECIPIENT
RIWKH
CULTURAL
MEDALLION
Drama
Young Adults Books
(Upper Sec Onwards)
SIN
GAPOR
Maadiveettu Marmam
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RECIPIENT
RECIPIENT
RIWKH
(The Mysterious Bungalow Murder)
CULTURAL
MEDALLION
Puthumaithasan
A man turns millionaire in a short span; A sister comes
in search of her long-lost brother. A son-in-law who
sleepwalks. The story is a page-turner that keeps us
guessing til the end. A psychological cliff hanger.
A P S Y C H O L O G I C A L C L I F F -H A N G E R
With The Support of
NATIONAL ARTS COUNCIL
Genre : Mystery Fiction | Drama | 160 pages
Size (mm) : 130 x 198
Awards : SEA (2005) CM (2008) | Price : $14.50
Irattai Manithan
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CULTURAL
MEDALLION
Puthumaithasan
A spellbindling thriller. Fans of mysteries, thrillers, and
suspense novels will enjoy this fast-moving story of murder
and greed, the cast of colorful characters, and its setting.
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156 pages
Awards & Grants : SEA (2005) CM (2008)
GAPOR
RECIPIENT
RECIPIENT
(The Man with Two Faces)
With The Su
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NATIONAL ARTS
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RTS COUNCIL
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Drama
Young Adults Books
(Upper Sec Onwards)
Katha Kaalatchebam
CULTURAL
MEDALLION
(An Anthology of Musical Discourse)
Puthumaithasan
A mirthful adaptation of traditional tales with hilarious
twists.
Genre : Musical Discourse | Size (mm) : 130 x 198
156 pages
Awards : SEA (2005) CM (2008)
Ilakkiyakaatchiggal
(An Anthology of Literary Plays)
SIN
E
of the
MEDALLION
A Pinnacle In
Tamil Classics!
Puthumaithasan
A delightful collection of scenes from the ancient tales of
the forgotten cities of Tamil Nadu. A pinnacle work of
Puthumaithasan.
Genre : Classic | Size (mm) : 130 x 198 | Drama
228 pages
Awards & Grants : SEA (2005) CM (2008)
GAPOR
RECIPIENT
RECIPIENT
CULTURAL
With
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NATIONAL ARTS COUNCIL
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Short Stories
Young Adults Books
(Upper Primary Onwards)
SIN
GAPOR
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RECIPIENT
RECIPIENT
of the
CULTURAL
MEDALLION
Puthumaithaasan Siru Kathaigal
(Puthumaithaasan Short Stories)
Puthumaithasan
Fan readers of Puthumaithasan will be enchanted by this
rare collection of his best short stories.
Ten tales to chronicle the
critical attributes of the human race and
the secrets behind their survival.
Genre : Singapore Fiction | Short Stories
Size (mm) : 130 x 198 |208 pages
Awards : SEA (2005) CM (2008)
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Award-Winning
Author
Award Winning Author
(Upper Primary Onwards)
Vaikarai Pookal
(Flowers of Dawn)
Maa Elangkanan
A post-independence novel about a man in search of
meaning and purpose in his life. Set against the backdrop
of the early days of modern Singapore, this novel also
champions the cause of women rights.
AWARD-WINNING AUTHORS
SINGAPORE
CRIMSON EARTH
Genre : Historical Fiction |196 pages
Size (mm) : 130 x 198 |
Awards : SEA (1982) SLP (2004) CM (2005)
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Thanga Kilikal
(Golden Parrots)
J M Sali
A touching story that teaches the youth about harmony
and civic - mindedness. The character of Shanthi stands
out as a memorable one as she embarks on a relentless
pursuit of helping a young boy called Sokku.
AWARD-WINNING AUTHORS
SINGAPORE
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148 pages
Awards & Grants : BTN (1978) CM (2012)
Laugh your heads off reading
Idea man Iyakkanu’s eccentricities and antics and
CRIMSON
EARTH
Vajravel’s
musical
parodies!
SELECTIONS
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Award-Winning
Author
Award Winning Author
(Upper Sec Onwards)
Villangu Pannai
(Animal Farm)
Puthumaithasan
AWARD-WINNING AUTHORS
SINGAPORE
Laugh your heads off reading
Idea man Iyakkanu’s eccentricities and antics and
CRIMSON
EARTH
Vajravel’s
musical
parodies!
SELECTIONS
Genre : Satire | Drama
Size (mm) : 130 x 198 |556 pages
Awards : SEA (2005) CM (2008)
Vaazhvu
(Life)
Rama Kannabiran
Poongothai, a Tamil teacher, with a passion for language
and teaching, tries to foster a love in her students, only to
realise that the language is dying slowly. Deeply perturbed,
she decides to reverse the trend, with vengeance.
AWARD-WINNING AUTHORSS
A
SINGAPORE
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80 pages
Awards & Grants : SEA (1990) CM (1998)
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Laugh your heads off reading
Idea man Iyakkanu’s eccentricities and antics and
CRIMSON
EARTH
Vajravel’s
musical
parodies!
SELECTIONS
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Award-Winning
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Award Winning Author
(Upper Primary Onwards)
Thedi
(In Search)
Na Govindasamy
Thedal contains a novella and the best short story
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community.
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Genre : Singapore Fiction | Novella
Size (mm) : 130 x 198 | 164 pages
Awards : NDBSA (1992) SLP (1994)
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Poetry
POETRY FOR KIDS
(Upper Primary Onwards)
Vaanavil
With The Support of
NATIONAL ARTS COUNCIL
(Rainbow)
KTM Iqbal
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Vaanavil is a collection of the best loved creations of homegrown poet KTM Iqbal’s series of poems on nature. Kids
can relate to the simple poetic lines as they are depicted
with illustrations children will love.
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CULTURAL
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Celebrating Nature
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A curation of the best-loved works by Singapore’s most notable Tamil Poet
Genre : Singapore Fiction | Novella
Size (mm) : 130 x 198 |164 pages
Awards : NDBSA (1992) SLP (1994)
Mutharam
(String of Pearls)
SIN
GAPOR
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RECIPIENT
RECIPIENT
With The Support of
NATIONAL ARTS COUNCIL
of the
CULTURAL
AL
MEDALLION
ON
KTM Iqbal
Mutharam is a collection of the best loved creations of
home-grown poet KTM Iqbal’s series of poems on values.
Kids can relate to the simple poetic lines as they are
depicted with illustrations children will love.
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80 pages
Awards & Grants : SEA (1990) CM (1998)
Garland of Pearls
A Collection of Poems
Rejoicing Human Values
A curation of the best-loved works by Singapore’s most notable Tamil Poet
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Poetry
POETRY FOR KIDS
(Upper Primary Onwards)
Vignani
(Scientist)
With The
The Sup
Su
Support
ppport of
of
NATIONAL ARTS COUNCIL
KTM Iqbal
Vignani is a collection of the best loved creations of homegrown poet KTM Iqbal’s series of poems on people. Kids
can relate to the simple poetic lines as they are depicted
with illustrations children will love.
Scientist
And The Wonderful
World of People
SIN
GAPOR
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RECIPIENT
RECIPIENT
of the
CULTURAL
MEDALLION
A curation of the best-loved works by Singapore’s most notable Tamil Poet
Genre : Singapore Fiction | Poetry
Size (mm) : 130 x 198 | 164 pages
Awards : NDBSA (1992) SLP (1994)
Odam
(Row Boat)
SIN
With The Support
ort of
NATIONAL ARTS COUNCIL
COUN CIL
GAPOR
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RECIPIENT
RECIPIENT
of the
CULTURAL
MEDALLION
KTM Iqbal
Odam is a collection of the best loved creations of homegrown poet KTM Iqbal’s series of poems on inventions.
Kids can relate to the simple poetic lines as they are
depicted with illustrations children will love.
Row Boat
And The Magnificent
World of Inventions
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80 pages
Awards & Grants : SEA (1990) CM (1998)
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A curation of the best-loved works by Singapore’s most notable Tamil Poet
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Poetry
POETRY FOR KIDS
(Upper Primary Onwards)
SIN
GAPOR
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ECIPIENT
RECIPIENT
RECIPIENT
Karpanai Vendum
With
Wi
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NATIONAL ARTS COUNCIL
COUNCI
(Let’s Imagine)
off the
the
CULTURAL
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MEDALLION
DALLION
KTM Iqbal
Karpanai Vendum is a delightful selection of the well
received poems by popular poet KTM Iqbal. The compact
collection presents the poems in colourful character
illustrations and fits snugly into a child’s hands.
A Whimsical
Flight of Fantasy
A Curation of Works by Singapore’s Best-Loved Children’s Poet
Genre : Singapore Fiction | Novella
Size (mm) : 130 x 198 | 164 pages
Awards : NDBSA (1992) SLP (1994) | Price : $14.50
Nilacholai
(Moonlit Garden)
SIN
GAPOR
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RECIPIENT
RECIPIENT
of the
CULTURAL
MEDALLION
With The Support of
NATIONAL ARTS COUNCIL
KTM Iqbal
Nilacholai is a delightful selection of the well received
poems by popular poet KTM Iqbal. The compact collection
presents the poems in colourful character illustrations and
fits snugly into a child’s hands.
'ĞŶƌĞ͗^ŝŶŐĂƉŽƌĞ&ŝĐƟŽŶͮ^ŝnjĞ;ŵŵͿ͗ϭϯϬdžϭϵϴͮEŽǀĞůůĂ
80 pages
Awards & Grants : SEA (1990) CM (1998)
A priceless trove
of enchanting poems
A Curation of Works by Singapore’s Best-Loved Children’s Poet
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