TTDI Library
- Multiplying and Dividing – Maths Magic by Clemson & Clemson
- some ok activities, good for a library shelf, wouldn’t buy myself
A Child’s Introduction to the Night Sky: The Story of the Stars, Planets, and Constellations–and How You Can Find Them in the Sky by Michael Driscoll, Meredith Hamilton (Illustrator)
- the star map is for the northern hemisphere and is cellotaped in between the flap and front cover anyway, so no exploring the chart..haven’t see M reading it yet..
- Mengenali Planet by Jacqueline Mitton, Terjemahan Zubaidah Abdul Rahman
- just to expose to the Arabic naes of planets and for an easier read for M, some of the English books on this subject is a put off for her.
- Imran Kawanku by Ghazali Ngah Azia
- M read this and enjoyed it, a good book by a familiar author, I think I’ve read his books as a child, good for my 8 yo, not too many unknown words, just enough to increase her vocab.It’salso written in very good standard even classical Malay, a classic, not like most Malay novels currently spewed out, although good but still not A. Samad Said’s standard kwim?
- Peristiwa di Langkawi by Mohd. Tajuddin Hj. Abdul Rahman
- meant for H to read, but really not enganging enough for a beginner reader
- Ancaman Bawah Tanah by Suriana Syazleen
- two in one story and facts book in Malay about Earth Geology, good exposure to M for better understanding of the earth structure, volcanoes, earthquakes, rock types and earth’s position in the solar system. Note that pluto is still a planetin this book!
So, I gave M a notebook for writing out the book title, author and to list new vocabulary to look up in the dictionary. No summarising or questions yet. She goes to school for most of the day, ,so not much time for exploring much.
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TTDI Library
Multiplying and Dividing – Maths Magic (Clemson & Clemson)
Janice van Cleave’s Geometry for every Kid
Pinocchio (Carlo Collodi, Chronicle Books)
How Rabbit Stole the Fire (Joanna Throughton, Puffin Books)
The Classic Grimm’s Fairy Tales
Angkasa Lepas (DBP)
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Our current books from the library, I think we missed listing a few of our previous trips, oh well, here’s the current one:
1. Patterns by David Kirby (heinemann)
Recognising patterns is a fundamental mathematical skill I think one could start introducing at an early age. This book is set for kids ages 9+ but my M (6 yrs) have been working on the exercises with interest although some parts are quite hard, like the pascal’s triangle, all in all a good book!
2. In my Bag (froebel-kan co. ltd)
A board book introducing simple shapes, and engages readers to participate by identifying shapes in the room the characters are currently in.
3.Superstars by Jill Carter and Judy Ling
4.Little Fish goes exploring (illustrated by Gary Haines, Sandcastle books) – A touch and feel board book
5.Giant Treasury of Breer Rabbit (Derrydale Books)
I don’t care much for the breer rabbit series but my dad seems to have a soft spot for them.
6.Christmas time (Ladybird) – I don’t know why dad brought this book home, since we’re not Christians and don’t celebrate Christmas, and there’s already an overload of Christmas ‘happenings’ and advertisements in this country. I don’t feel the same when CNY comes, I don’t mind a bit of “kong si kong si” here and there and don’t feel like CNY is shoved down my throat. I seriously feel there’s a major overload of Christmas here when there are only about 9% christians, giving that hindus make up about 6% and the subdued deepavali adverts and celebrations do not compare at all to Christmas. Just give the celebrations its due ‘percentage’, I say.
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Dad returned our books while we were away, can’t remember what they were! Some were:
- a science experiments book
- a montessory play book
- The Tree house by ??
When we got back from our hols, there was a pile of new books dad brought back:
1. Man Explores the Sea by Malcolm E. Weiss
2. The Magical Tree House by Douglas Hill
3. The Usborne Books of Science Activities (Usborne)
4. Agaton Sax and the Bank Robbers by Nils-Olof Franzen (Delta Readers 1200 Word Level)
The level of this book is a bit high for M, so I ended up reading the book, and it’s quite ok, being an investigative story, I enjoyed reading it. I think it’s too complicated for a 6 yo tho.
5. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum (Delta Readers 1200 Word Level)
M (6 yrs) can read and explain what she understands although her explanations are in Malay, but I think it takes some effort for her to understand and appreciate this story. As it is, it’s return day and she still has not finished the book after a month. It’s Ramadhan though I guess, and we get quite tied up with other activities this month understandably. I’ll definitely give this boook another try. Definitely exercises M’s grey matter.
6. Jason and the golden fleece.
This is a classic, originally a Greek poem, retold as a short story. I read this and translated into Malay to my nearly 3 yo, and she liked the story. Though I admit I didn’t tell her about all the Goddess Jason and Medea consulted, I didn’t want her to be confused as she hasn’t a clear concept of what God is.
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5th visit, 19th May 2009
1. Animal Mazes, Usborne Maze Puzzles
2. Colour and Camouflage by Rachel Wright, Franklin Watts
3. I like Monkeys because by Peter Hansard, illustrated by Patricia Casey, Walker Books
4. Postman Pat has a Picnic
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4th visit, 5th May 2009
1. From head to toe
2. Animals
3. Trucks
4. Mum and Treehouse (Oxford Reading Tree Series thing I think)
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3rd? visit, maybe 21st April 2009.
1. Malaysian Birds (MNS)
Excellent introduction to Malaysian Birds. Not comprehensive, but a good colourful and informative introduction for both adults and children alike. Now to get one!
2. From head to toe
Now I thought Eric Carle wrote this one, but it seems he’s ‘only’ the illustrator! Pardon me artists, Eric Carle’s drawings at first glance to me, are too contemporary for children to appreciate. I held back from buying any of his books, except the the very hungry caterpillar, but a library does mean that I can just pick one up without buyers remorse. After actually taking one up to read to my two year old..oh my, now I know why his books are classics. The story, the words, are all very well thought out, and make parents and their children turn their heads, kick their legs, lift their shoulders, just like many of the animals funnily illustrated (at least I think that contemporary = funny). Eric Carle’s paintings are colourful and the large book is a great plus, but really what captivates and holds my two year old’s attention is the story. The book cleverly introduces different parts of the body and helps the child remember by showing how different animals move. Excellently written by Dr. who(?), sorry Dr. Bill Martin Jr., your written words are captivating Dr., but Eric Carle’s name just seem stick in my head better. Definitely 5 stars.
3. Little Cloud
Another Eric Carle book, with very nice illustrations about a little cloud that finally brings rain. 3 stars.
4. Visit to the pet
A visit to the pet is a really funny book, I wish it were the size of Eric Carle’s big books. It rhymes, it’s funny, easy enough for my two going on three year old and engaging enough for my six year old. A near 4 stars!
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2nd visit, I think two weeks after the first one, 2nd April 2009(?)
1. Brown bear! Brown Bear! (again..mmg best! aaa rojak lagi..:-) )
2. Freddy Goes on an Airplane (cerita boy naik k/terbang)
3. Jane and her wobbly tooth
4. Tuhan sayangkan kita
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Well, I became a member of the Children’s Playcentre Library recently. Very good library at first glance, at least twice the amount of books available at KL Children’s Lib at Taman Tun, but have to pay more la..worth it! First 4 books I borrowed (RM 16 per year for 2 books for 2 weeks, can renew 2x):
1. Brown bear! Brown Bear!
2. Runaway Bunny
3. Scientist Sam
4. The Measure of a Man
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