Discover the picture books loved by families in Singapore & Malaysia, along with the special stories behind them.
We recently held our "Tell Us Your Child's Favourite Book!" campaign on Instagram and received many wonderful entries from families in Singapore and Malaysia.
Thank you to everyone who shared your children's favourite picture books and the heartwarming stories behind them.
In this blog, we'd love to introduce some of the books and stories we received. We hope you'll enjoy discovering these wonderful picture books together with your little one!
Favourite Books Recommended by Families in Malaysia
Wash Wash Wash
Author: Pamela Chanko / Illustrator: Alicia Padron / Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
He is 2 years old and enjoys playing with water and learning about daily routines. Whenever we read these books, he will imitate the actions from the story like washing his hands and brushing his teeth. It’s so adorable watching him connect storytime with his everyday activities. (Parent of a 2-year-old)
Picture books are a wonderful way to help children learn everyday routines and good habits.
My Mum
Author & Illustrator: Anthony Browne / Publisher: Walker Books
She loves choosing her favorite stories, pointing at the colorful pictures, and babbling along with us. Books have become her favorite because every page brings new words, new discoveries, and precious moments together. One of our sweetest moments is hearing her excitedly say, "My Mum" (the title of her favorite book) whenever she picks it up. (Parent of a 1-year-old)
Picture books can also introduce children to beautiful new words and precious shared moments.
Favourite Books Recommended by Families in Singapore
Lots to Spot on the Farm
Author: Jackie McCann / Illustrator: Julie Clough / Publisher: Townhouse Publishing Ltd
She loves the bright, colourful illustrations, all the farm animals, learning their sounds, and pointing out everything she can spot. Her absolute favourite part is when Mummy makes the pig sound—it always makes her smile and laugh. (Parent of a 1-year-old)
It's easy to imagine how much she treasures these joyful storytime moments with her mum.
That's When I'm Happy
Author & Illustrator: Britta Teckentrup / Publisher: Little Tiger Press
He will give me a hug when he saw the little bear hugging mama bear, he will copies Little Bear's actions with the family which are really cute. We had a wonderful time reading the story together. (Parent of a 2-year-old)
Storytime is a beautiful way for children to feel the warmth and love of their parents.
Where, Oh Where Has My Little Dog Gone?
Author & Illustrator: Iza Trapani / Publisher: Charlesbridge
This is the book she asks for the most right now. She’ll happily sit on my lap, turn the pages with me, and beam with the biggest smile as we search for the little dog together. Seeing her so engaged makes storytime one of my favourite parts of the day, and it’s become our little bonding ritual. (Parent of an 11-month-old)
It sounds like storytime has become a treasured part of the day for both parent and child.
Ten Tiny Toes
Author & Illustrator: Caroline Jayne Church / Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Her favourite part is pointing to her own tiny toes, fingers and nose as we go through the pages. She’ll smile, giggle, and sometimes even try to “read” along in her own little language. It’s become part of our bedtime routine, and I think she loves it because it’s interactive and familiar. We end up counting her little toes, tickling her feet, and giving her lots of cuddles after every read. It’s such a simple book, but it’s given us so many sweet moments together. (Parent of a 2-year-old)
Just imagining these sweet moments between parent and child brings a smile to our faces.
Maisy Goes on a Nature Walk
Author & Illustrator: Lucy Cousins / Publisher: Walker Books
He was 2.5 years old when he first came across this book when we borrowed it from the library, and we eventually purchased one for our home collection because he loved it sooo much he could actually memorise the entire book after a few reads! He even volunteered to read to his friends in school, which we are sooo proud of his courage and for trying. He did such an amazing job sharing his love for reading with his friends. It’s definitely a core memory not just for him, but for us parents as well! (Parent of a 4-year-old)
From listening to stories read aloud to confidently reading to others—it's wonderful to see how a child's love of books grows over time.
Rabbit's Nap
Author: Julia Donaldson / Illustrator: Axel Scheffler / Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books
He loves lifting up the flaps to reveal which of rabbit’s friends disturbs her nap, naming the animals excitedly each time. From just keenly listening as a baby, to eagerly pointing, and now a toddler ready to tell the story (with what little words he knows), “Rabbit’s Nap” has watched him grow. (Parent of a 1½-year-old)
Some picture books grow alongside our children, becoming treasured memories for the whole family.
Thank You for Sharing Your Stories
Thank you to everyone who shared your favourite picture books and your heartwarming stories with us.
Your stories reminded us how picture books help strengthen the bond between parents and children, encourage learning and development, and create precious family memories.
We hope these wonderful recommendations inspire you to discover a new favourite picture book to enjoy with your little one.
