Publisher Tan Sheau Yun's deep interest in Chinese culture and her talent for marrying the old with the new brought about this collaborative effort between an educator, designer and illustrator to produce the first of a planned series of children's books.
Their objective is to create interests and awareness amongst children of their rich Chinese cultural heritage through the celebration of Chinese festivals.
The first book is entitled "过年咯！彤彤与小小的过年手册 (It's New Year! Tong Tong & Xiao Xiao's Chinese New Year Handbook)". The story unfolds as the protagonists, 10-year-old Tong Tong and Xiao Xiao, prepare for Chinese New Year, right up to the 15th day of the first lunar month. Through the process children will learn about lesser known myths and folklore related to Chinese New Year, its origins, customs, practices, dos' and don'ts. Children will also get to explore and express themselves with games and activities interspersed in the book.
Author Chua Joo Suan is a passionate educator and her unflinching mission is to bridge the gap of cultural education amongst the young.
Designer Koo Chee Kin is a multi-talented freelancer who has written and styled for major magazines. His creative skills extend to his passion for food and travel.
Illustrator Kuan Teck Harn is an accomplished artist in the advertising and design industries. His whimsical style gave life to this project.
彤彤友谊商店出版《过年咯！彤彤与小小的过年手册》
有感于周围的小朋友和青少年对传统的认识越来越贫乏，几个童心未泯的大朋友凑在一块儿，在国家文物局的支持下，出版了一本寓教于乐的过年手册。
从过年前的准备工作一直到元宵节，手册都做了图文并茂的介绍，还加插了不同的活动如：挥春、剪纸、纸娃娃等，让小朋友读得愉快、学得愉快、玩得愉快！
出品人陈筱云：经营服饰店，专卖旗袍，热爱中华文化。
作者蔡如璇：教育工作者，深信学习应该是快乐的。
绘图Kuanth：资深创意人，画风多变，创作多元。
设计Ck Koo：自由造型师，多才多艺，创意十足。
This publication is supported under the National Heritage Board's Heritage Industry Incentive Programme (Hi2P).
This book is available at Tong Tong Friendship Store, 100 Beach Road, #01-04/05 Shaw Towers (Tel: 6396 3887) and other good book stores.
