Children's books for a family trip to Singapore

Children's books for a family trip to Singapore, from its landmarks to its hawker-food neighbourhoods.

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A story set where you are headed can turn the journey into part of the trip. For Singapore, that means children's books by authors and illustrators from Singapore, starting with Timmy & Tammy: What Is Singapore? by Ruth Wan-Lau. Below are three books worth packing, each available in English with links to find them at Bookshop.org or Amazon.

Best landmarks pick
Timmy & Tammy: What Is Singapore?
Ruth Wan-Lau, illustrated by Eliz Ong · ages 3-8 · early reader

Twin siblings explore Singapore's landmarks and icons, in a much-loved local series.

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Best neighbourhoods-and-food pick
Out and About in Singapore
Melanie Lee, illustrated by David Liew · ages 4-8 · picture book

A boy and his grandmother tour Singapore's neighbourhoods and hawker food.

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Best older-child read
The Diary of Amos Lee
Adeline Foo · ages 8-12 · illustrated chapter book

The funny, everyday diary of a Singaporean schoolboy.

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Also worth packing: Prince Bear and Pauper Bear (Emily Lim-Leh); Lost in Singapore (Matthew Cooper).

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