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The Mermaid and the Pink Dolphin
By Thea Whittington
Marie the mermaid is bored with life and
longs to play with the children on the shore
until one day she meets a pink dolphin in
the ocean. This single encounter transforms
her, just as this story will transform young
readers, helping them to reconsider the
natural world all around.
Available from Book Depository, $130
I Love Hong Kong Quiet Book
By Little Beans Toy Chest
This activity book is a unique creation that
takes kids on a Hong Kong adventure while
celebrating its rich culture. Filled with the
city’s icons such as the Star Ferry, red taxis,
green mini buses, dim sum, the wet market,
lantern festival, Chinese New Year and more,
each page is handcrafted and includes
interactive features to keep kids engaged.
Available from Little Beans Toy Chest, $390
Hong Kong ABC
By Diana Wu-David
Hong Kong delights are brought to life
in charming detail on the pages of this
board book. This book is perfect for
babies learning ABCs as well as early
learners and children interested in Hong
Kong culture.
Available from Bookazine, $98
Lulu the Hong Kong Cat
By Ellen Leou
This is the story of a little Hong Kong cat
who gets lost in the city and the characters
she encounters as she tries to find her
way home. It shows another side of Hong
Kong, turning it into something special and
full of fun. This is a children's book that
people of all ages can enjoy.
Available from Bookazine, $186
LANDMARK PRINCE’S
Shop 326-328, 3/F
Landmark Prince’s Building
10 Chater Road, Central
Tel: 2522 1785
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ifc MALL
Shop 3092C, Podium Level 3
ifc mall, 8 Finance Street
Central
Tel: 2813 2770
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Lost in Hong Kong
By Matthew Cooper and Fiona Lai Crazy Rich Asians
By Kevin Kwan
Available from Bookazine, $120 Available from Bookazine, $190
Lost in Hong Kong follows a young boy, Tim
Chan, as he chases his mischievous dog
across the city, from Hong Kong Park to
Sai Kung. It is a light-hearted celebration of
Hong Kong's diversity, its amazing transport
system, and the kindness of strangers.
EXCHANGE SQUARE
Shop 305-07
One Exchange Square
Central
Tel: 2542 1133
LYNDHURST TERRACE
Shop 1, G/F,
Oriental Crystal Comm Bldg,
46 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central
Tel: 2970 3999
PACIFIC PLACE
Shop 4, Level B3
Three Pacific Place
Admiralty
Tel: 2997 3018
This novel is about three super-rich Chinese
families and the gossip and scheming that
occurs when the heir to one of the biggest
fortunes in Asia brings home his 'American-
born Chinese' girlfriend. Read the book
before the film comes out in August.
REPULSE BAY
G/F, Shop G107C-D
The Repulse Bay Arcade
Repulse Bay
Tel: 2750 1136
DISCOVERY BAY
Shop 104B, Block A,
1/F, DB Main Plaza
Lantau Island
Tel: 2987 1373
FESTIVAL WALK
Shop UG-46, Fe