{"title":"Emily Lim-Leh","description":"\u003cp\u003eEmily Lim-Leh crafts heartwarming \u003cem\u003echildren’s books\u003c\/em\u003e that explore themes of kindness, courage, and imagination. Her stories, such as \u003cstrong\u003eLittle Hero\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eLittle Hero’s Wish\u003c\/strong\u003e, invite young readers into gentle adventures where everyday bravery shines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith simple, engaging narratives and relatable characters, Emily Lim-Leh’s works encourage empathy and inspire children to see the hero within themselves. Her books are perfect for nurturing a love of reading in early years.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"little-hero-by-emily-lim-leh-9789815162073","title":"Little Hero","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA moving story of one boy’s growing-up years in post-war 1940s Singapore as he grapples with separation, loss and what it truly means to be a hero.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSeven-year-old Ying Xiong looks forward to a better life in post-war Singapore after the Japanese troops’ surrender in September 1945. However, a new war erupts at home when Xiong’s father decides to return to his homeland in China. This tears the family apart when he takes Xiong’s two elder brothers back with him, whilst Xiong and his mother remain in Singapore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eXiong navigates his childhood years alone in a poor neighbourhood as his mother ekes out a livelihood for them. He makes a friend in Kampung Silat, follows a fearsome teenage gangster in Silat Road, and gets to know a brave police inspector who becomes his neighbour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough all this, Xiong comes to realise what it takes to be a hero, which is also the meaning of his name Ying Xiong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLittle Hero\u003c\/em\u003e by Emily Lim-Leh offers a poignant glimpse into the challenges and resilience of a young boy during a significant period in Singapore's history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46691824304364,"sku":"9789815162073","price":17.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/18961953485682.jpg?v=1753460275"},{"product_id":"little-heros-wish-by-emily-lim-leh-9789815351019","title":"Little Hero's Wish","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA boy's tale of lostness, courage and growing up in post-war 1950s Singapore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEleven-year-old Ying Xiong's name means 'hero'. But what is the right way to be a hero?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYing Xiong has trouble coping with his turbulent growing-up years in 1950s Singapore. His absent father left him for his home village in China, and his mother slogs hard all day to support their family. At first, he looks up to his Silat Road neighbour, a mild police inspector who likes to harp about the value of forbearance. Then, an impressive senior officer turns up in his rough neighbourhood and shows him what it's like to take charge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Xiong runs into a series of difficulties, he must decide who he wishes to emulate and the kind of person he wants to become. As he navigates both paths, Xiong discovers what it means to be a real hero.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLittle Hero's Wish\u003c\/em\u003e is a work of fiction inspired by real events from the childhood years of the author's father in 1950s Singapore. It follows from Xiong's journey in the award-winning and bestselling \u003cem\u003eLittle Hero\u003c\/em\u003e, inspired by the author's family's lived experiences in post-war 1940s Singapore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47431443284204,"sku":"9789815351019","price":21.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9789815351019.jpg?v=1774557742"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/emily-lim-leh.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}