{"product_id":"pineapple-let-s-roll","title":"Pineapple, Let’s Roll!","description":"\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePraise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbout the Author \u0026amp; Illustrator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOng Lai is a shy pineapple outcast by his schoolmates because of the way he looks. However, he has a fateful encounter with Jambu Jane, who then encourages Ong Lai to run for Head Prefect in the School of Fruits. Can he do it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePineapple, Let’s Roll!\u003c\/em\u003e explores the journey of Ong Lai, a shy pineapple outcast by his schoolmates. However, he has a fateful encounter with Jambu Jane, a helpful friend, who encourages Ong Lai to run for Head Prefect in the School of Fruits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by Singapore’s 2023 landmark presidential election, this book is a useful primer, introducing young readers to important themes such as the value of friendship, self-confidence, bullying and having respect for others, no matter how different others may look or seem. Encountering the many local fruits amid the familiar setting of school further makes Pineapple enjoyable and relatable to young readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by Peh Shing Huei and illustrated by Quek Hong Shin, \u003cem\u003ePineapple, Let’s Roll!\u003c\/em\u003e is sure to enthrall young readers (and even some adults) across the island with its whimsical yet foundationally important themes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“The story is told in a humorous way; I chuckled at the familiar statements and characters, and the illustrations of local fruits showing their distinct personalities.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e—\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/epigrambookshop.xyz\/collections\/authors\/author_lianne-ong\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLianne Ong\u003c\/a\u003e, Singapore children’s author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“This is a tongue-in-cheek story for pineapple fans (at least 70.4%, I would say) and also one where parents can talk with their children about the theme of respect and the recent Presidential Elections. Plenty of fruit for thought.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e—\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/epigrambookshop.xyz\/collections\/authors\/author_emily-lim-leh\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEmily Lim-Leh\u003c\/a\u003e, Singapore children’s author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Peh Shing Huei’s engaging storytelling combined with Quek Hong Shin’s vibrant illustrations make “Pineapple, Let’s Roll!” a captivating read. The book’s message is clear and empowering, encouraging children to respect one another and recognise their own potential.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e—Jacylene Tiew\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“It’s generally an enjoyable book for children, even adults too! Lots of important themes to explore and engage children in meaningful conversations. It’s also a good start to introduce more fruits to children and encourage them to learn and eat more fruits.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e—Aqilah\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeh Shing Huei\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Singapore Literature Prize-winning author and journalist. He was \u003cem\u003eThe Straits Times‘\u003c\/em\u003e news editor and China bureau chief. He is the author of 12 books, including seven bestsellers: \u003cem\u003eWhen the Party Ends\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/epigrambookshop.xyz\/products\/neither-civil-nor-servant-the-philip-yeo-story\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNeither Civil Nor Servant\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/epigrambookshop.xyz\/products\/tall-order\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTall Order\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003cem\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/epigrambookshop.xyz\/products\/standing-tall\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStanding Tall: The Goh Chok Tong Years\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/epigrambookshop.xyz\/products\/the-last-fools-the-eight-immortals-of-lee-kuan-yew\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Last Fools\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/epigrambookshop.xyz\/products\/the-price-of-being-fair-the-fairprice-group-story\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Price of Being Fair\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/epigrambookshop.xyz\/products\/strictly-business-the-kwek-leng-beng-story\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eStrictly Business: The Kwek Leng Beng Story\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. He is a regular commentator on Singapore and China affairs. He is a graduate of the National University of Singapore and Columbia University in New York.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuek Hong Shin\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Singaporean freelance author and illustrator whose works include picture books such as \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/epigrambookshop.xyz\/products\/the-amazing-sarong\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Amazing Sarong\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003cem\u003eUniverse of Feelings\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/epigrambookshop.xyz\/products\/chou-chou\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eChou Chou\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. His titles were nominated twice for The Hedwig Anuar Children’s Book Award. \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/epigrambookshop.xyz\/products\/the-incredible-basket\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Incredible Basket\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, published by Epigram Books, won Best Children’s Book at the 2019 Singapore Book Awards. \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/epigrambookshop.xyz\/products\/grandmas-tiger\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGrandma’s Tiger\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, written by Alan John and illustrated by Hong Shin is on The White Ravens 2023, an international recommendation list of children’s literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pansing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680148459817,"sku":"9789811897573","price":28.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/0041\/files\/81j_JKWsvhL.jpg?v=1753180881","url":"https:\/\/epigrambookshop.xyz\/products\/pineapple-let-s-roll","provider":"Epigram","version":"1.0","type":"link"}