ABOUT THE BOOK/ BLURB
Two little girls found themselves caught up in the middle of an uprising in ancient China, as the Chinese revolted against their Mongol rulers. Against a backdrop of mystical Chinese lanterns and monstrous Japanese kites, this story traces the origin of the Mid-Autumn Festival, weaving in the magic of mooncakes painted by one of Singapore’s pioneer artists, Georgette Chen.

The story of Puteh, the little nonya, carries on in Georgette’s Mooncakes. Inspired by the idea of ‘magical realism’, this story is one where children can be transported into a different world, through suspended belief. This is the first book in a new series featuring the inspiring works of Singapore’s pioneer artists, using art as a backdrop and the paintbrush as a magical tool.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Adeline Foo is a mother of three and a published children’s book author with 13 books to her name. She spent 15 years in corporate public relations and advertising, including 7 years in public service. The author lives in Singapore and is a graduate student of New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts Asia.

ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR

Lee Kowling is a children’s book illustrator and a mother of two young kids who love books. She reads to her son every night and her daughter loves to write stories. Kowling has illustrated more than 30 children’s books and has worked with major publishing houses such as Times, MPH, Federal and Landmark Books. Kowling finds great joy in spending time with children. A designer by training, Kowling is much sought after for her watercolour paintings for children’s books.