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Just a Little Mynah
Listen to 8 useful words and phrases in English, Chinese, Malay and Tamil from the picture book, Just a Little Mynah. You can also find these phrases on the last page of the book.
Surprise a friend who speaks one or more of these languages by using these phrases!
Special thanks to 9-year-old Kaarshini Devaeswaran for creating this audio recording. In addition to learning Mandarin in school, Kaarshini has picked up Malay and Tamil listening to her parents, family and friends since she was very young — just like Little Mynah!
Meet The Birds
Birds in Singapore
All of the birds featured in this story can be found in Singapore.
Tap on the name of each bird below to learn more.*
How many of the ten birds can you spot in your neighbourhood and parks? Instead of taking photos, bring along a sketchbook!
*In scientific references, 'mynah' is spelled 'myna'. Both are commonly used.
Illustrations copyright: Dhanendra Poedjono. Reproduced here with permission.
Birds in United States and Canada
Little Mynah and all but two of her feathered friends in Singapore have relatives in the US and Canada. Tap on the name of each bird below to learn more.
How many can you spot in your neighbourhood and parks where you live or visit in the US or Canada? Instead of taking photos, bring along a sketchbook!
There are no Sunbirds. Hummingbirds are also pollinators but they are in a different family.
Illustrations copyright: Dhanendra Poedjono. Reproduced here with permission.
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