These ten short stories set in Singapore reflect life on the country island. Some are imagined scenarios, some drawn from real life and some a bit of both. Meet a host of different characters - some underdogs, some marginalised and some a breath of fresh air. Join them on a journey that opens up reflection, possibilities and understanding of our world today.

A red dot can be anything you want it to be! Let your child's imagination run wild with this cute little book. A red dot can be a strawberry, a flower, a balloon or even the nose of a clown! This simple story is sure to delight babies and toddler who will enjoy finding the red dot and then seeing what it becomes. This book is part of the Kika's First Books series, created by Altan for his young child. Kika's First Books are celebrating their 40th anniversary with new publications in English after being loved in Italy for generations. These sweet little books make excellent read alouds for the youngest listeners. Kika's First Books explore common childhood themes and experiences and are lots of fun for little ones. Xist Publishing is proud to present the Kika's First Books to a new generation of children. By bringing beloved stories from diverse cultures to new audiences, Xist Publishing celebrates childhood in all its beautiful forms. We hope your children will enjoy these stories and discover a lifetime love of reading and love for all the people and creatures of the world.

Come join Allegra in her journey of making new memories

The first two volumes of The Little Red Dot series covered a wide range of views about Singapore's diplomacy by Singaporean diplomats. This new addition to the series offers a complementary perspective of Singapore and its bilateral relations, through the eyes of past heads of missions from foreign countries who have served as ambassadors to Singapore. The reader will be able to glean insights from the foreign diplomats who took an active role in getting to know Singapore, and at the same time, also worked hard to promote their respective countries' interests. As seen from their perspectives, the reader can learn more about what was unique about Singapore, what they learnt and what made their postings to Singapore memorable. These candid reflections will allow Singaporean readers to understand how different elements of our country are often seen as a whole, and how that in turn contributes to the impressions that our foreign friends have of Singapore. Often cited by the contributors are the success of Singapore's economic development, our cohesive multi-cultural and multi-religious society, our good governance, our education system and opportunities for the young. These aspects that are highlighted, among others, are what makes Singapore unique and they are also important to Singapore's future. There were, of course, some critical comments on some aspects of our culture and political arrangements. We should evaluate them with an open mind, always willing to learn from our friends.

Her life was a joke. At the age of 9, she witnessed her parents¡¯ death. She became a captive princess. At the age of 16, she had to be buried alive and sacrificed for her enemy. During this period, she became a soulless jade doll. One day, she finally regained her soul, but a bloody baptism took everything away. She thought her incompetence was the underlying cause. Therefore, she decided to be stronger to kill them herself. ¡°Can I... really... kill them?¡± Seven years later, she was back and then collapsed again. But eventually, she did it. She became a legendary villain. She was no longer the little princess she used to be, and she had lost the right to be with him. Her life was a tragedy¡ªa tragedy about how an innocent rabbit turned into a vicious wolf.