Thematic

Preschool Thematic
Book Sets for

Nursery

Kindergarten 1

Kindergarten 2

NURSERY - Term 1

The BEST picks for Nursery learners!
Scholastic, in collaboration with Principals Academy Inc. recommends 16 thematic books for reading success across 4 terms.
These titles are aligned to the Ministry of Education (MOE) recommended curriculum for preschoolers.
Price: NOW $88 U.P $110 (for 16 books)

I LIKE MYSELF!

ISBN: 9780439799058
A joyful African-American cutie is full of energy and
imagination, in this ode to self-esteem that encourages kids
to appreciate everything about themselves--inside and out.

Topic : All About Me

TOO MANY TOYS

ISBN: 9780545204125
Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up Caldecott Honor winner and bestselling author-illustrator David Shannon
makes readers laugh aloud when young Spencer's mountain of toys becomes overwhelming. A book that will be read
again and again. Spencer has too many toys! His father trips over them, his mother falls over them, and the house is
overflowing with junk. Now its time to give some of the mountain of goodies away, but Spencer finds it hard. In the
end, he fills a box, but decides the one toy he can't part with is the box!

Topic : Things That I Like To Play With

CLIFFORD`S DAY WITH DAD

ISBN: 9780545215930
Read all about Clifford's BIG ideas! Classic Clifford reissued! It only takes a little to BE BIG!
When Clifford visits his dad in the country, they spend a fun day fetching, digging and playing together!
The BE BIG campaign invites everyone, big and small, to take action and raise awareness for how CLIFFORD'S BIG
IDEAS can make the world a better place.

Topic : My Family

PRINCESS AND FAIRY
FRIENDS FOREVER

ISBN: 9789810914202
For Princess and Fairy, ‘Friends
Forever’ means so many warm
and wonderful, special and
sparkly things!

Topic : My Friends

NURSERY - term 2

BODHI AND FRIENDS:
NO PLACE LIKE HOME (WITH AUDIO CD)

ISBN: 9789810980344
Meet Bodhi and friends: Together they travel through different worlds in their galaxy, singing tunes that inspire. No Place
Like Home teaches children how to cherish their homes and shows them that no matter where they are, their homes are
always in their hearts. New words are introduced while children sing along with the fun characters and music video that
comes with the book!

Topic : My Home

DAVID GOES TO SCHOOL

ISBN: 9780439321716
David's teacher has her hands full. From running in the halls to chewing gum in class, David's high-energy antics fill each
school day with trouble, and are sure to bring a smile to even the best-behaved reader.
In this companion to the Caldecott Honor Book No, David!, David is back for a wild, unruly romp through a school day.
David — running, yelling, and pushing with abandon — soon tries the patience of his teacher, but his day ends sunnily
with some kind words of encouragement.

Topic : My School

PLEASE SAY PLEASE!

ISBN: 9780439678742
This jovial guide to manners may not tame wild young beasts, but it will have preschoolers giggling to see bears
throwing spoons, chimps grabbing, and giraffes burping at Penguin's house. Cuyler introduces basic party etiquette in
a question-and-answer format: "When a hippo sits down for dinner, she should put her napkin on her head. HOW
PRETTY! Is that right?" By the time the page is turned, the hippo is back on track: "No, that's wrong. When a hippo
sits down for dinner, she should lay her napkin on her lap. THAT'S BETTER!" Poor Penguin, complete with a small,
white bowtie for extra primness, must witness further behavioral atrocities, but by the conclusion the newly
enlightened menagerie is merrily on its way--with a thank-you and a come back soon. Hillenbrand's simple, comical
illustrations harness the messy chaos (and flying food) of childhood with bold black lines and plenty of good humor.

Topic : My Neighbourhood

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS LOOK & LEARN:
THINGS THAT GO!

ISBN: 9780545899574
A colorful series that builds important skills including
naming, sorting, rhyming, counting, matching and finding
through fun, interactive games and activities.

Topic : Transportation

NURSERY - term 3

SCHOLASTIC READER LEVEL 1: FUNNY BUNNIES:
MORNING, NOON, AND NIGHT

ISBN: 9780545676311
Sweet, colorful artwork and fun, rhyming text throughout!
FUNNY BUNNIES is an adorable, true early reader about a
big bunny family's day. These funny bunnies wake up with
the sun, spend a fun-filled afternoon playing in the park, and
then return home at night. With colorful bunnies, simple
rhyming text, and humorous moments scattered throughout,
this leveled reader is sure to grab young readers' attention!

Topic : Pets

SCHOLASTIC READER LEVEL 1:
OCEAN LIFE

ISBN: 9780545273367
Relaunch of the Scholastic Science Readers with brand new covers, photographs, and interior designs.
Whales, sharks, and dolphins are just a few of the amazing creatures that live in the sea. From the tiny coral shrimp to
the enormous squid, this book is a very simple introduction to ocean life.

Topic : Sea Creatures

MAGIC SCHOOL BUS SCIENCE READER:
FLIES FROM THE NEST

ISBN: 9780439569910
Based upon the award-winning TV series, Magic School Bus Scholastic Readers
make learning an adventure!
Ms. Frizzle's class is learning about birds. They want to see a real nest, so Ms.
Frizzle says it's time for a field trip. The kids get on the Magic School Bus, and pay
a visit to a real robin's nest! But then Carlos gets a little too close to some baby
birds. It's the Magic School Bus to the rescue!
Take off with Ms. Frizzle's class and find out all about birds in spring.

Topic : Birds

THE LITTLE RED HEN

ISBN: 9780590411455
The little red hen finds none of her lazy friends willing to help her
plant, harvest, or grind wheat into flour, but all are eager to eat the
bread she makes from it.

Topic : Useful Animals

NURSERY - term 4

CLIFFORD BIG RED READER:
THE SHOW-AND-TELL SURPRISE

ISBN: 9780545749961
Emily Elizabeth can't find anything special enough for show-and-tell, until Clifford gives her an idea.

Topic : Surprises

EATING THE ALPHABET:
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES FROM A-Z

ISBN: 9780590053020
While teaching upper- and lowercase letters to preschoolers, Ehlert introduces fruits and vegetables from around the
world. A glossary at the end provides interesting facts about each food

Topic : Fruits And Vegetables

KITANAI'S HEALTHY HABITS:
BRUSH THEIR TEETH

ISBN: 9789810950194
When Kitanai the dog meets Cavity Croc, he knows the toothy guy needs help. Kitanai even helps him
brush and floss his chompers! Tag along with Kitanai as he teaches Cavity Croc how to keep teeth in
tip-top shape.

Topic : Personal Hygiene

KINDERGARTEN KIDS:
BUGS IN THE GARDEN

ISBN: 9780545823395
The little red hen finds none of her lazy friends willing to
help her plant, harvest, or grind wheat into flour, but all are
eager to eat the bread she makes from it.

Topic : Garden creatures

Kindergarten 1 - TERM 1

The BEST picks for Kindergarten 1 learners!
Scholastic, in collaboration with Principals Academy Inc. recommends 16 thematic books for reading success across 4 terms.
These titles are aligned to the Ministry of Education (MOE) recommended curriculum for preschoolers.
Price: NOW $90 U.P $113 (for 16 books)

IT'S OKAY TO BE DIFFERENT

ISBN: 9780545906555
Illustrations and brief text describe all kinds of
personal differences, including appearance,
family, race and more.

Topic : I Am Unique

SING AND READ:
HEAD, SHOULDERS, KNEES, AND TOES

ISBN: 9780545156042
Join Mike Wohnoutka's adorable animal friends as they sing along with this family favorite.
Familiar rhythms and rhymes will introduce children to the sounds of language. HEAD,
SHOULDERS, KNEES, AND TOES! KNEES AND TOES!

Topic : I Use My Hands And Feet

EVERYBODY FEELS HAPPY!

ISBN: 9789814729758
Have you ever been really excited about a holiday? Have
you ever made someone else happy? How did you feel?
Was your smile really wide? Read about Ethan and Sophie,
and what they did when they felt happy.

Topic : Emotions

SCHOLASTIC READER LEVEL 1:
CLIFFORD MAKES THE TEAM

ISBN: 9780545231411
A brand-new, original Clifford early reader!
It only takes a little to BE BIG!
Clifford wants to play baseball with the kids, so he tries to find a bat his
size: a tree, a utility pole, a pipe . . . nothing works, but in the end, the
kids find a way to include Clifford in their fun!
The BE BIG campaign invites everyone, big and small, to take action
and raise awareness for how CLIFFORD'S BIG IDEAS can make the
world a better place

Topic : Coorperation

Kindergarten 1 - TERM 2

FRIENDSHAPE

ISBN: 9789814729710
Friends shape who we are. They make us laugh. They fill us with fun. They stand by
us during life’s up and downs. And even when we disagree with our friends, if they’re
tried-and-true, they don’t stay bent out of shape for long. That’s the beauty of a
good buddy. This joyous book rejoices in the simple beauties of friendship, and
reminds readers of all ages that it’s good to have a group of pals.

Topic : My Friends

LET IT RAIN

ISBN: 9780545453431
A sweet picture book that celebrates springtime!
The snow is melting, flowers are blooming, and a light rain is falling. Spring is finally here! Enjoy all the wondrous signs of
the season with Maryann Cocca-Leffler's exhuberant celebration of spring!
With soft-colored art, adorable children, and colorful outdoor scenes, LET IT RAIN is a continuation of Maryann's
delightful series all about the seasons.

Topic : What's The Weather Like?

PEOPLE WHO HELP US:
DOCTOR

ISBN: 9789814729840
A great new way to learn to read...word by word!
Perfect for the newest reader! Each page of this Word by Word First Reader has just one word, so readers can read
and enjoy this funny story all by themselves!

Topic : Community Helpers

ROOKIE READER:
SEE THE CITY

ISBN: 9780516241920
A colorful series that builds important skills including naming, sorting, rhyming,
counting, matching and finding through fun, interactive games and activities.

Topic : Places In The Community

Kindergarten 1 - TERM 3

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC READER LEVEL 1:
TRAINS

ISBN: 9780545420198
Stunning photographs and flawless on level information introduce young
minds to the wonder and mystery of our natural world

Topic : Transportation

PICTURE A TREE

ISBN: 9789810937041
From bare branches tracing the sky to an explosion of colour, a place for adventure or a friend to shelter us from the
sun-a tree can be so many things. With lyrical text and her signature Plasticine magic, Barbara Reid captures these
majestic beings: in every season, growing and changing, interacting with the people and animals around them.

Topic : Plants And Trees

TBA FIND THE WILD ANIMAL

ISBN: 9780516230238
The truly innovative approach of this series includes a game on every page. On one page, children seek an
animal camouflaged in its natural habitat; when they turn the page, the animal has been silhouetted to be
instantly "found."

Topic : Wild Animals

I EXPLORE 3D READERS: BUGS

ISBN: 9789810980245

i explore is a new range of fact books, perfect for children who want to learn more about the world around them! Discover
everything you need to know about Sharks, Bugs, Dinosaurs, Extreme Animals, Earth and Space! Vivid photography and
design, inspired by the world of technology, bring these books to life! Each book includes a 3-D image on every page and
glasses to view them with! Read lots of fun facts and learn new things about each topic in these fun fact books.

Topic : Small Creatures

Kindergarten 1 - TERM 4

TINY FEET TINY SHOES

ISBN: 9789810991128
Grandma was only six years old when she witnessed the planting of a silk cotton seed in a garden. Years later, she
returned to bury something in the garden, where ‘X’ marked the spot “seven steps” away from the young tree which
had grown in place of the seed. Many, many years later, she was back again, staring in awe at a GIANT of the cotton
tree! But try as she might, she couldn’t find ‘X’. Racing against time, she searched hard, desperate to re-- connect
with memories of a childhood spent in China where she had gone through both pain and joy. Just what was so
precious that had been buried? Would she succeed in retracing her steps to find her treasure?

Topic : Traditional Tales

LFO - SAVING WATER AND ENERGY

ISBN: 9781848980891
Find out about saving water and energy. Discover how to save these resources at home and school. What are the
benefits of using less energy at school? How can you stop wasting water and energy at home?

Topic : Saving Water And Electricity

BIGGEST APPLE EVER, THE (SSE)

ISBN: 9780545394680
Desmond and Clayton are two fantastically ambitious mice! No matter what they're working on, expect
the results to be simply stupendous.

Topic : Fruits And Vegetables

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC READERS:
PLANETS

ISBN: 9780545500227
Stunning photographs and flawless on-level information
introduce young minds to the wonder and mystery of our
world

Topic : Sun And Moon

Kindergarten 2 - term 1

The BEST picks for Kindergarten 1 learners!
Scholastic, in collaboration with Principals Academy Inc. recommends 16 thematic books for reading success across 4 terms.
These titles are aligned to the Ministry of Education (MOE) recommended curriculum for preschoolers.
Price: NOW $103 U.P $130 (for 16 books)

WHY SHOULD I HELP?

ISBN: 9780545234283
Part of a child's development is asking questions and learning about themselves. With amusing pictures and simple text,
this book shows why it is important to help around the home and school. This book contains notes for parents and
teachers to help them use this book more effectively.

Topic : I Can Help

MAGIC SCHOOL BUS SCIENCE READER:
COMES TO ITS SENSES

ISBN: 9780545167260
Join Mike Wohnoutka's adorable animal friends as they sing along with this family favorite. Familiar rhythms and
rhymes will introduce children to the sounds of language. HEAD, SHOULDERS, KNEES, AND TOES! KNEES AND
TOES!

Topic : My Five Senses

LFO - HEALTHY EATING

ISBN: 9781848980907
Find out about the importance of healthy
eating. What are the different food groups?
Why do we need to eat a balanced diet? Why
is protein good for us? How do fruit and
vegetables help our bodies?

Topic : Food

The THREE LITTLE PIGS AND THE SOMEWHAT BAD WOLF

ISBN: 9780545652728
Three pigs spend their money on different things: potato chips, sody-pop, and building supplies. It comes as no
surprise that a wolf is able to blow down the first two pigs' houses. When the wolf can't blow down the third pig's
brick house, everyone comes together and the fun begins. The first two pigs give him potato chips and sody-pop, and
the third pig makes everyone a healthy meal. Since only one pig has a house left, the other two pigs and the wolf
move in with her. The somewhat bad wolf is no longer hungry.

Topic : Houses

Kindergarten 2 - term 2

THE VERY CRANKY BEAR

ISBN: 9789810746360
When four friends encounter a cranky bear, they decide they must cheer him up.
Moose, Lion and Zebra's outrageous ideas all backfire, which leaves it up to poor,
plain Sheep to deal with this beast, who just wants a quiet place to sleep.
Whatever will she do? This rhyming story with hilarious illustrations is guaranteed
to entertain its readers and its listeners!

Topic : Teamwork

MAGIC SCHOOL BUS SCIENCE READER:
WEATHERS THE STORM

ISBN: 9780545086035
A sweet picture book that celebrates springtime!

The snow is melting, flowers are blooming, and a light rain is falling. Spring is finally here! Enjoy all the wondrous signs of
the season with Maryann Cocca-Leffler's exhuberant celebration of spring!

With soft-colored art, adorable children, and colorful outdoor scenes, LET IT RAIN is a continuation of Maryann's
delightful series all about the seasons.

Topic : The Weather

TBA A TRUE BOOK™—HEALTH AND THE HUMAN BODY:
FOOD SAFETY

ISBN: 9780531207345

Introduces the history and importance of food safety, the bacteria that cause food to be unsafe, safety in the food
industry both in the United States and around the world, and what to do to keep food safe to eat..

Topic : Values - Understanding Needs And Wants

WANDERING OFF

ISBN: 9789810992743
Lucas faces a long, boring wait when his Mum goes shopping at the wet market, but a new
friend helps him turn a dull afternoon into an exciting, fun-filled one. This energetic and
colourful story celebrates the power of the imagination and how it can transform the world
into anything at all.

Topic : My Singapore

Kindergarten 2 - term 3

PLANES, TRAINS AND CARS

ISBN: 9789810903077

How long would it take to drive to the Sun? How many elephants can you fit in a
jumbo jet?
Find out the answers to these questions and more in this brilliant book explaining
everything you've ever wanted to know about transport.
Packed with amazing facts and laugh-out-loud illustrations, this lively addition to the
Wonderful World of Simon Abbott range is a must for every young reader's bookshelf!

Topic : Transportation

POLLY’S PINK PAJAMAS

ISBN: 9780545346153
A pajama-loving little girl is in for a surprise as she scrambles to find the right party outfit in this sweet, child-friendly
tale.
Polly adores her pink pajamas so much that she wears them all day long! But her friends tell her she can't wear them to a
party and they lend her clothes to wear instead. Luckily, Polly catches sight of herself in the mirror as she's headed out
the door in a too-short polka-dot dress and tiny checkered cardigan and long striped socks. Maybe she should wear her
pajamas after all!
Fun, free-spirited illustrations and a simple story make for a funny tale for young children who love to dress up, and those
who decidedly don't.

Topic : Clothing

THELMA THE UNICORN

ISBN: 9789810932398
Thelma is an ordinary pony who longs to be more. One day,
she spots a carrot on the ground and comes up with a brilliant
idea! She ties it to her head, just before a skidding truck spills
pink paint and glitter all over her! Presto! Thelma is a unicorn!
Thelma quickly rises to fame, but does she really want all the
attention? Or would she be happier as her old self again?

Topic : Animal Tales

TBA PRINA THE PANGOLIN

ISBN: 9789810939885
Prina is a baby pangolin who is just getting to know the world. On a
moonlit night, she off on her mother’s back to explore the forest and
learn a little about what life a s a pangolin is all about.

Topic : How Animals Protect Themselves

Kindergarten 2 - term 4

FRIENDS FOR KEEPS:
YUMMY ICE-CREAM

ISBN: 9789810914493
When Owl sees Panda and Sheep both having yummy ice-creams, he wishes he did as well. But will Panda
and Sheep share with Owl? The ideal story for any child, Yummy Ice-Creamthoughtfully and creatively
demonstrates to us how easy it is to share.

Topic : Giving And Kindness

IF KIDS RAN THE WORLD

ISBN: 9789810940522
In this powerful and uplifting book we see an alternate world in which kids take matters into their own hands. This is a
world in which kindness prioritized; the hungry are fed, the sick are treated, and education is for everyone. The book
finishes with real examples of how you can help others and benefit the world.

Topic : Loving Earth

TWIG

ISBN: 9789811106866
One, two, three. One, two, three.
Why won’t someone play with me?
Heidi is a stick insect, tall and long like
the twig of a tree. It’s her first day at a
busy bug school, where she hopes to
learn and make new friends. But
finding friends isn’t easy when no-one
can find you! Can you find Heidi?

Topic : Things Around Us

MAGIC SCHOOL BUS 3-D:
JOURNEY THROUGH THE SOLAR SYSTEM

ISBN: 9780545673525
See The Magic School Bus as you've never seen it before - in 3-D! Mrs. Frizzle's exciting tour to the
solar system will be even more dramatic when rendered in 3-D. Each book will include school bus
themed 3-D glasses.

Topic : Planets