Team Dandelion's 6 favourite Christmas Titles!

​Our favourite time of the year is finally here! As we prepare to countdown in the lead up to Christmas, why not inject some fun into the occasion by reading some lovely festive titles with the budding readers you have at home? Here are our top 6 favourite Christmas titles!

Book #1 《小人儿帮手-圣诞节》   suitable for children aged 3 and above

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WHY WE LOVE IT

• Another delightful title from 小人儿series, come join the big team of little people on a mission to deliver a Christmas parcel for a little child!
• Extremely rich and detailed illustrations for parents to explore with your little ones! There is a surprise in every corner for you to discover.
• The simple words and sentences make this book very manageable and a great tool for parents to try their conversational Mandarin with your little ones this festive season!

Book #2《神秘的圣诞礼物》   suitable for children aged 3 and above

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WHY WE LOVE IT

• A warm and sweet story about Rory and his father, preparing for Christmas. During which, they had a challenge finding a suitable Christmas tree on their tropical island (much like our Singapore).
• Through the preparation, Rory learnt about the true meaning of Christmas.
• A simple story with a beautiful and deep meaning behind it, suitable as a bedtime story leading up to Christmas!
  
• Parents can also encourage your little ones to expand their imagination and create their own Christmas tree as a related post-read activity.

Book #3《圣诞快乐，大野狼》   suitable for children aged 4 and above

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WHY WE LOVE IT

• Written and illustrated by our favourite Japanese author – 宫西达也!
• Twelve little pigs went caroling during Christmas and they met the big bad wolf! What will happen to the pigs?
• An entertaining and super fun story for parents to share with your little ones, which touches on empathy and gratitude.

Book #4《世界上最棒的礼物》   suitable for children aged 4 and above

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​WHY WE LOVE IT

• Especially suitable for children who like animals and vibrant colours as the book uses the concept of colour/camouflage to surprise young readers!
• Definitely a book to keep the little ones interested, with the many colourful details and excitement that leads to an unexpected ending.
• Repetition of certain words in the book is great for younger children who are learning the language and helps build their confidence. 

Book #5《大卫，圣诞节到啦！》   suitable for children aged 4 and above

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​WHY WE LOVE IT

• Another of our favourite series! Told through David’s perspective, find out how he turns Christmas traditions upside down in this hilarious title with a heartwarming ending.
• Also a perfect tool for parents to discuss the appropriateness of certain actions of David and brainstorm on how certain situations can be better managed.

Book #6《圣诞节的礼物》   suitable for children aged 4 and above

WHY WE LOVE IT

• Sweet and simple tale about a girl who prepared a thoughtful little Christmas gift for Santa.
• Opportunities within the story to build your child's vocabulary through repetitive vocabulary.
  
• ​Engage your little ones with a wealth of post-reading activities with the craft sets in our Xmas story pack!
  

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