by Chris Chong (Illustrator), Peggy Chan (Author)
Poems for Children is meant to be read to young children by parents. The rhythm and the sounds in the poems make it fun to recite. Easy repetitive phrases and colorful graphics catch the mood and tone of the poems.
Author Biography
Peggy Chan was educated both in Malaysia and the UK and she holds an Honours degree in English. She now lives in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, also known as the Land below the Wind, on Borneo Island. She is a happy grandmother who likes reading, travelling, golfing, gardening and creative writing. She has taught English and English Literature in a number of schools both in mainland Malaysia and in Sabah, East Malaysia. She retired as the principal of a co-ed high school in Kota Kinabalu. She has published in Malaysia, English Grammar books to help those who want a better understanding of how English is used: "English Grammar: A Malaysian Student Guide" and "Casey and Penny's guide to English", a series of four books. She has also published the "Yes, I can Read" series of well-loved tales retold in simple language for young readers. She has written short stories and non-fiction in Kindle edition and has self-published a book entitled "Missing You" ( a collection of poems ) and "Branded Different", "The Encounter" and "You Can't Have Her". She has a few blogs in which she shares her thoughts and places that she has been to.