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All is well in the idyllic world of fairy tales, where there is always a happily ever after. However, the Little Mermaid finds herself swimming in trash, the Emperor runs into big problems with his wasteful ways, and other unusual things begin happening. Our beloved fairy tale characters help our young readers learn more about saving our Earth. Brought across in a fun and whimsical way, Once Upon a Green World: Fairy Tales with an Environmental Twist presents well-loved fairy tales, with an environmental emphasis that will tickle and entertain, while educating at the same time!

The narrative centers on an emperor whose obsession with acquiring new toys leads to significant environmental issues, unbeknownst to him. A village boy highlights this problem, prompting questions about the emperor's willingness to change. Set in a whimsical fairy tale world, familiar characters like the Little Mermaid navigate challenges posed by wastefulness. This engaging retelling combines beloved stories with an environmental message, aiming to entertain young readers while fostering awareness about caring for the Earth.

The story follows Amos, a young boy who forms a meaningful friendship with an elderly man living nearby. Through their bond, Amos gains valuable life lessons and insights. However, the sudden disappearance of the old man leaves Amos in a state of confusion and concern. As he grapples with the loss, he is left questioning whether he will ever reunite with his beloved friend, Uncle. The narrative explores themes of friendship, loss, and the impact of mentorship.

The worlds of nursery rhymes and Singapore hawker food collide in this book. Dive into fractured nursery rhymes with a local twist, featuring Singapore hawker food. Imagine Humpty Dumpty enjoying kaya toast, Jack and Jill grilling satay on a hill, and the three blind mice eating chicken rice at the hawker centre. Cheeky illustrations highlight aspects of Singapore hawker culture that children will relate to and have fun identifying. With Hawker Culture in Singapore successfully inscribed as Singapore's first-ever element on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural of Humanity in late 2020, this timely book is set to entertain and educate children on this key aspect of national identity. And, Augmented Reality (AR) elements embedded in this book promise to bring the stories of hawker food alive through interactive multimedia features!