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angel.hearty (angelhearty)
New member
Username: angelhearty
Post Number: 3
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Monday, October 16, 2006 - 1:55 pm: | 
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Hi, any mummies bought this set for their child ? I have a 3 year old boy and come across this set in one of their roadworks. Very tempted to buy but very ex. But still considering to buy or not. Appreciate all inputs. thanks in advance.  |
triniti (triniti)
Member
Username: triniti
Post Number: 1361
Registered: 6-2005
| | Posted on Monday, October 16, 2006 - 2:29 pm: |
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ok my take on this is...
I have seen it and it is a total waste of money
I can't remember why cos I have seen it a couple of years ago. MY gf bought it and she said her kids did not take any interest to the books. |
JJB (jjb)
New member
Username: jjb
Post Number: 19
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 17, 2006 - 1:01 am: |
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Hi angel, I bought the set for my boy when he was 3. Personally, I find that the info from the books interesting and informative. My son loves the stories and books about animals' info. But to justify spending so much i think we as parents must ensure that we spend enough time reading to them as they are still young. My boy is 6 now and is able to read independently (but not very 'chim' stuff lah), he loves and will read the book about dinosaurs on his own now. I think you need to understand your child first (i.e. interest in reading and what stuff) before deciding to buy it. My girl is 2.5 now and I will read the stories to her which she enjoys. Will start her on the more 'chim' stuff when she is older. |
angel.hearty (angelhearty)
New member
Username: angelhearty
Post Number: 4
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 17, 2006 - 9:21 am: |
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Hi Triniti and JJB, thanks, i appreciate your inputs. JJB, can i just ask - did u also buy the early learning program from them ? if so, did u find it useful ? |
mum22boys (mum22boys)
New member
Username: mum22boys
Post Number: 4
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 17, 2006 - 11:32 am: |
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Hi angel... I actually bought the whole set of Childs fiear early learning books. I would have to say my boys age 3.5 and 1.5 years old, enjoy looking at the colourful pages. I think they are excellent books as at the very least, they managed to catch my children's attention with the drawings and pictures etc. Besides, not too much wordings. These set of book are perfect for us parents to spend time with the kids. I actually didnt get the books in Singapore as they are too expensive. i got it from amazon.com and had them shipped to me from friends living in US. MUCH MUCH cheaper. Over here, to get these set of books is more than $1.5k and total price that I paid for all books are only S$350! Hope this helps! |
greenpink (greenpink)
Junior Member
Username: greenpink
Post Number: 101
Registered: 5-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 17, 2006 - 11:46 am: |
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Hi angel,
I agree with JJB. The books are interesting and informative. I bought A Child's First Library of Learning series. My son (4 ys) loves the animal series and his fave is the Dinosaurs - can read & re-read many times. It definitely does satisy his curiosity at this age. Of course the 'chim' stuff I will reserve for later stage as I do not want to bore him and make him lose interest.
BTW, the roadshow is expensive. Did some homework and I bought it online from a US website. These are 2nd hand but in very good quality. The whole series costs me less than S$300 and it was delivered to my doorstep. In my opinion, it's worth the investment ! |
JJB (jjb)
New member
Username: jjb
Post Number: 20
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 18, 2006 - 12:28 am: |
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Hi angel, I bought the early learning program, child's first library of learning and child's first library of values. And yes, my kids love all of them. |
angel.hearty (angelhearty)
New member
Username: angelhearty
Post Number: 5
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 18, 2006 - 2:53 pm: |
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Hi all mummies, thanks for all feedback given.I also feel that the books are colourful and intersting. Greenpink and mum22boys, thanks , u have given me an idea, i will lookout for a preowned set instead since the price difference is so much. |
Jamie Cheong (jamie_c78)
Junior Member
Username: jamie_c78
Post Number: 163
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Friday, November 24, 2006 - 5:12 pm: |
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Hi Mummies
I'm interested to find out more on the child first library collection. Know how to find it on the wedsite?
Thanks |
stressma (stressma)
New member
Username: stressma
Post Number: 44
Registered: 12-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, March 22, 2007 - 2:44 pm: |
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hi mummies,
me interested also....where can i find more info on this, uh? thks.... |
Ruhee (hee)
New member
Username: hee
Post Number: 84
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 23, 2007 - 5:20 pm: |
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Hi Mummies,
Sound intereting. Is there a website where I can hv more details |
vone (vone)
Intermediate Member
Username: vone
Post Number: 2730
Registered: 4-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, May 24, 2007 - 12:03 pm: |
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hi jamie, stressma & ruhee,
tis's d website.
http://www.etlhomelearning.com/main/en/index.asp |
stressma (stressma)
New member
Username: stressma
Post Number: 81
Registered: 12-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 05, 2007 - 4:55 pm: |
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hi mummiesm
i went to the book fair last weekend. the set is so expensive about S$4K!!!!
the person was telling me it was written in Singapore????
mum22boys, so how come can get from amazon? |
Bluesea (bluesea2)
Member
Username: bluesea2
Post Number: 795
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, June 10, 2007 - 7:12 pm: |
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I selectively bought 2 books online which I think my daughter will be interested in. IMO, if you're not very sure whether your child will take to the books, why not buy 1 or 2 books 2nd hand and "test water" first. |
Constance (constancet)
Member
Username: constancet
Post Number: 668
Registered: 6-2006
| | Posted on Monday, June 11, 2007 - 1:52 pm: |
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Hi stressma
Motherhood exhibition was selling at $2832. Dunno whether it consisted of the same series as the one at the bookfair you went to. |
dna (dna)
Member
Username: dna
Post Number: 1024
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 12, 2007 - 7:51 pm: |
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hi constance,
wow! is $2832 for the complete set?? thought they selling $4K over?? |
stressma (stressma)
New member
Username: stressma
Post Number: 83
Registered: 12-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 13, 2007 - 4:41 pm: |
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hi constance and dna,
i also thought is S$4K over....but very ex....i actually think is not worth it leh....but is it true tat we can get from amazon? cos the lady from time life told me is made in singapore leh.... |
Constance (constancet)
Member
Username: constancet
Post Number: 673
Registered: 6-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, June 14, 2007 - 11:20 am: |
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Hi
sorie for the misinformation.
I called the salesperson who attended to me that day.
The total development programme consist of
1. 1st Library of Learning
2. Early Learning Programme
3. Maths with Albert
4. Moral Values
What she quoted me was just the first 2 sets. I just found out another colleague of mine bought Set 3 & 4 at $1.7k plus. So total set is indeed $4k plus.
I am interested in Set 1 and 3, but still hesistant cos of the cost.
Hi stressma
I checked the amazon website. Saw some 1st library of learning books, but all dated 1987. 
The books the timelife staff showed me indicate "published in yr 2007". |
Constance (constancet)
Member
Username: constancet
Post Number: 674
Registered: 6-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, June 14, 2007 - 11:21 am: |
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btw, i think we can't use the "Walter" on those books we bought from Amazon rite, since it is dated so long ago |
dna (dna)
Member
Username: dna
Post Number: 1026
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, June 14, 2007 - 12:56 pm: |
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hi constance,
thanx for the info. yah, i think old version no "walter". is that why it's so expensive now?? or has it always been $4k plus even without "walter"? does any mummy know. also very tempted |
vone (vone)
Intermediate Member
Username: vone
Post Number: 2783
Registered: 4-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, June 14, 2007 - 3:44 pm: |
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hi constance,
yes, u r rite. u can oni use "walter" on d new set which r published in yr 2007.
hi dna,
if i remembered correctly, d old set & d new set costs abt d same. d oni dif is "walter". tt's y it's more worth it 2 get d new set. |
dna (dna)
Member
Username: dna
Post Number: 1029
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, June 14, 2007 - 9:29 pm: |
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hi vone,
yah. think so too. if same price with or without "walter", then makes more sense to buy with. they told me "walter" only came out in april this yr. |
Constance (constancet)
Member
Username: constancet
Post Number: 677
Registered: 6-2006
| | Posted on Friday, June 15, 2007 - 7:30 am: |
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hi dna and vone
from the amazon website, the px for the old version (2nd hand copies) is very very cheap. but i am only worried that the information printed in the books r not up to date.
How, you all also still considering? |
JasTan (jastan)
Intermediate Member
Username: jastan
Post Number: 3483
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Friday, June 15, 2007 - 10:31 am: |
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hi all,
me also considering Amazon but like most people, am concern on the published date of the books. If new ones, can't afford too exp. |
vone (vone)
Intermediate Member
Username: vone
Post Number: 2788
Registered: 4-2004
| | Posted on Friday, June 15, 2007 - 10:45 am: |
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dna,
yup. tt's y it's more worth it 2 get d new set.
constance / jastan,
i personally feel tt if u were 2 get d old set, u might as well buy other books. tt's a reason y d old version r selling at such a low price. thr r other bks in d mkt tt r gd which is jus as gd. it's jus tt u might hv 2 buy them separately or it has dif contents. |
dna (dna)
Member
Username: dna
Post Number: 1031
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Friday, June 15, 2007 - 11:20 am: |
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hi all,
thinking of just getting the 1st set with "walter". think less than $2k. cos the rest are just like normal books, cannot use with "walter". i thought "walter" quite inovative and keeps my 2 kids entertained for a while cos it's like someone reading, talking and singing to them. i got no.3 now and no time to read to no1 or 2, so thought this set helps plus gives them info.
the salesguy say no difference in pricing whether buy 1 full set or just buy partial set. so next time got money or if books are really good, then buy the rest also can |
vone (vone)
Intermediate Member
Username: vone
Post Number: 2789
Registered: 4-2004
| | Posted on Friday, June 15, 2007 - 11:35 am: |
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dna,
jus 2 cfm, i tot tt walter can b used wif all d bks? |
dna (dna)
Member
Username: dna
Post Number: 1032
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Friday, June 15, 2007 - 12:44 pm: |
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hi vone,
the "walter" can only be used for the books with the "flower" on it. in which case, as far as i know, are only the 1st series of 24 books. the rest of the maths, science and moral books don't have leh, so how to use??
i hope i am not wrong. but i looked thru the books that day and found it to be so. |
vone (vone)
Intermediate Member
Username: vone
Post Number: 2790
Registered: 4-2004
| | Posted on Friday, June 15, 2007 - 12:55 pm: |
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ic. tink i remembered wrongly liao. hehe... tks 4 d explanation. |
Lenny Koay (fabbymum)
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Username: fabbymum
Post Number: 3
Registered: 6-2007
| | Posted on Saturday, June 23, 2007 - 11:21 pm: |
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Hi mommies,
I have purchased the whole set of early learning, skill sets and good behaviour set for close to $3k. I am paying with free interest installment for 2 years, costing about $100 + per month using OCBC credit card, so dun feel the pinch. On top of that, I've got a free Britannica encyclopedia in CD room set (the hard copy would cost about few thousand dollars!) and a free set of earth and science encyclopedia worth USD 580.
It was a very good deal, and of course, mine comes with walter. My son is 2 years old and I am reading these books to him every night. Although he can't concentrate a lot, he will ask for us to read the book for him, to learn reading through walter and for now, he has learned to switch the walter on and off! It's a great investment and I am intending to use this every night...
Hope this info is helpful.
Fabbymum |
dna (dna)
Member
Username: dna
Post Number: 1132
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 26, 2007 - 12:16 am: |
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hi lenny,
is close to 3K for the whole set? if so, i will ask the sales person i am dealing with for that price too. he did not mention freebies leh. only a bookshelf. i did ask him for an extra walter though.
let me know can?
thanx! |
Mummy Fabian (fabbymum)
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Username: fabbymum
Post Number: 5
Registered: 6-2007
| | Posted on Thursday, June 28, 2007 - 11:24 pm: |
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Sorry for the late note, dna.
Yeah, just checked my receipt and my purchase came to about 3.3 k. With all the purchase, i guess the gifts are really worth it. Oh yes, I have got the book shelf as well
Fabbymum |
dna (dna)
Member
Username: dna
Post Number: 1194
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, June 30, 2007 - 11:17 pm: |
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hi fabbymum,
no prob. thanx. not bad price if the original for full set was $4K plus and they reduce to $3.3K. plus all the freebies.
still thinking if i shd go "milk" the salesman. or totally give up buying cos they so dishonest with pricing when with different customers |
Constance (constancet)
Member
Username: constancet
Post Number: 699
Registered: 6-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, July 05, 2007 - 7:26 pm: |
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Hi dna
do you think if we gather a few more orders, they may consider giving us discounts or more freebies? Me still very tempted to get leh.... |
shimmrs (shimmrs)
Intermediate Member
Username: shimmrs
Post Number: 3586
Registered: 5-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, July 05, 2007 - 7:49 pm: |
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Mommies
Can someone help me to find out how much to purchase one set of 1st Library of Learning with Walter in SG? ~TIA
I checked with time life here in HK, they quote me HK$10700 per set!!!
Thanks! |
dna (dna)
Member
Username: dna
Post Number: 1216
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, July 05, 2007 - 8:00 pm: |
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hi constance,
i can check with the sales guy. any other mummies interested?? but i got to check with their freebies. i nvr hear so good freebies like fabbymum.
hey fabymum, what is yr sales person's name?? maybe i can quote him/her??
hi shimmrs,
if HK$, it's divide by 4 rite?? only S$2.6K quite worth it no...???
mummies interested pls indicate on the thread, so maybe i go ask Times what is the requirement for bulk buy lah.
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furryfurry (furryfurry)
Member
Username: furryfurry
Post Number: 1174
Registered: 2-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, July 05, 2007 - 9:41 pm: |
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Hi, can I ask those who have this set already. How did you manage to teach your child not to destroy the books? My DD is about 19 months old and there are some books which have softer pages that have gone through some wear. I don't mind if its just a normal costing book but it I were to spend a few thousand on it, I would hope it will last through a few kids if possible.
another question, so buying from SG is cheaper than US? or its a question of publication date? |
Funny (funny)
Member
Username: funny
Post Number: 819
Registered: 11-2003
| | Posted on Friday, July 06, 2007 - 8:54 am: |
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Hello mummies,
first time heard about learning with 'walter', very 'suaku'. Is this something like the leapfrog learning pad ? Any website to see.
Thanks |
furryfurry (furryfurry)
Member
Username: furryfurry
Post Number: 1175
Registered: 2-2005
| | Posted on Friday, July 06, 2007 - 4:54 pm: |
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Funny, here's the url
http://www.etlhomelearning.com/main/en/index.asp |
Constance (constancet)
Member
Username: constancet
Post Number: 725
Registered: 6-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, July 15, 2007 - 6:36 pm: |
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Hi dna
have you checked with the sales person? |
shimmrs (shimmrs)
Intermediate Member
Username: shimmrs
Post Number: 3592
Registered: 5-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, July 15, 2007 - 10:02 pm: |
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dna
Its divide by 5 = S$. Do you think its worth it for that Library set only? How much in SG?
Thanks! |
dna (dna)
Member
Username: dna
Post Number: 1252
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, July 15, 2007 - 11:18 pm: |
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hi constance,
not yet. been a bit busy with my business and 2 sick kids. sigh... will update this week if i can. will call him tomorrow.
hi shimmrs,
singapore full set cost abt $4K+. 1 mummy bought full set during promotion at $3.3K. so i woul say yrs in HK is the cheapest cos if divide by 5, it's only S$2140!!! maybe we shd get u to buy for us in HK.... |
Constance (constancet)
Member
Username: constancet
Post Number: 727
Registered: 6-2006
| | Posted on Monday, July 16, 2007 - 1:26 pm: |
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Hi shimmrs
I think the set your mentioned is only the 1st library of Learning rite?
Hi dna
Is okie, take your time. your kids okie now?
The total development programme consist of
1. 1st Library of Learning - $1981.30
2. Early Learning Programme - $856.80
3. Maths with Albert - $910.35
4. Moral Values - $856.80
Total set - $4,605.25 (inclusive of 5% GST)
seems like the quote shimmrs got is not cheaper than sin.
Hi Fabbymum
the set you bought consist of the above 4 sets? |
dna (dna)
Member
Username: dna
Post Number: 1256
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 18, 2007 - 3:14 pm: |
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hi mummies,
spoke to the district sales manager. told him to read this thread. he said no way they can the sell full set for $3.3K.
fabbymum, is yrs full set??
for bulk purchase, pls read his reply :
This is the quotation on the bulk purchase(Min 5 sets.) on the full set of Total Development Program.
Total Development Program consist of http://www.etlhomelearning.com/main/en/products/productList.asp?age=Young%20Kids&programID=5
The complete program will cost $4386 with 7% GST $4693.02
Discount for bulk purchase will be 7% which is $327.81 which mean each set cost $4386.This can break into mthly payment through credit cards.
Free gifts includes Bookcase., Reading Program(10vol), Child's Dictionary, Child World Atlas and a Reading set of story books (90vol)
This offer is only valid for the mth of July.From August onwards there is a price increase on this books.
if interested, can post here. so i can know whether to start the bulk buy or not. he will absorb the $25.
any mummies do bulk buy b4? i nvr do b4, so if i am slow, pls be patient. |
Constance (constancet)
Member
Username: constancet
Post Number: 741
Registered: 6-2006
| | Posted on Friday, July 20, 2007 - 1:16 pm: |
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Hi dna
do we have to get the full set or can buy separately and still enjoy the disc?
I am thinking of getting the 1st library of learning & maths with albert set first. |
dna (dna)
Member
Username: dna
Post Number: 1265
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 25, 2007 - 12:07 am: |
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hi constance,
sorry for late reply. 3 sick kids and sick hubby. sigh... i think he said have to be whole set cos if not not worth it for them i think. have not heard from any other mummies. u think u shd try and see response from *free* thread 1st? or list on bulk buy direct?? not much time left till end august. u keen if whole set??
anyone keen?? |
Constance (constancet)
Member
Username: constancet
Post Number: 762
Registered: 6-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, July 29, 2007 - 11:13 am: |
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hi dna
sorie, i forgot to check this thread. I will be getting the set from the salesman recommended by my colleague. Timelife has set up a booth at my son's yahama sch and one of the sales lady told me that they will be absorbing this 2% gst until end of this month, and there will be a 10% increase in px starting from next mth! hence hubby say since already decided to buy, then chop chop order before end of July. |
Yes I do (kidslove)
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Username: kidslove
Post Number: 18
Registered: 6-2007
| | Posted on Monday, August 13, 2007 - 12:13 pm: |
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hi is the bp still on going but i only interested in the first library, if bp still ongoing and can just purchase first library can someone kind to pm me, thanks |
YH (byihui)
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Username: byihui
Post Number: 11
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Monday, November 26, 2007 - 10:54 am: |
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hi, i m also interested in the first library. any bp ongoing? thanks. |
Jessica (pang)
Junior Member
Username: pang
Post Number: 104
Registered: 6-2007
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 18, 2007 - 10:18 am: |
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Hi mummies,
I am keen only on "A Child's First Library of Values", does anyone willing to sell?
I am contactable at panglh2604@yahoo.com.sg |
Helen Ho (hwm123)
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Username: hwm123
Post Number: 4
Registered: 9-2007
| | Posted on Sunday, February 10, 2008 - 12:09 pm: |
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I have an existing set of Time Life Encyclopedia- Science & Nature which I bought it from Timelife for $1500 in 2005 when my girl was in Primary School. The condition is very new (9.5/100). She is now in Sec and I am willing to let go at $1000. Basically, I bought to cultivate her interest in Science. Well, she got a A for Science without any tuition and love the subject.I am contactable at 93666329 or helenho@starhub.net.sg. You may view the item. |
Yvonne Tan (javbaby)
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Username: javbaby
Post Number: 15
Registered: 3-2007
| | Posted on Friday, April 25, 2008 - 7:58 pm: |
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Any mummies interested in buying 'A Child's first library of Learning'? Edition 2006. BRAND NEW. |
wahyuen (wahyuen)
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Username: wahyuen
Post Number: 2
Registered: 4-2008
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 - 9:55 am: |
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Hi yvonne,
Can sent the details to me.
WH |
hxyeoh (hxyeoh)
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Username: hxyeoh
Post Number: 61
Registered: 7-2007
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 27, 2008 - 4:31 pm: |
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Hi Yvonne,
Is your 'A Child's first library of Learning' still available ?
Pls PM me,tks. |
joyful2 (joyful2)
Junior Member
Username: joyful2
Post Number: 117
Registered: 5-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 28, 2008 - 2:00 am: |
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I bought a few books of the Early Learning set from some second-hand book stall. very cheap, although I couldnt find the whole set. 3 books for $10 only. so worth it, and quality still very good. |
hxyeoh (hxyeoh)
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Username: hxyeoh
Post Number: 65
Registered: 7-2007
| | Posted on Friday, May 30, 2008 - 8:32 am: |
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Hi mummies
anyone wants sell away your 'A Child's first library of Learning' ?
Please PM me, tks. |
lovelybb (lovelybb)
Junior Member
Username: lovelybb
Post Number: 240
Registered: 12-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, June 07, 2008 - 2:01 am: |
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Hi Yvonne,
I'm interested in buying 'A Child's first library of Learning'. Please email your best price to apple_neo2005@yahoo.com.sg |
Liyun (pinniet)
Member
Username: pinniet
Post Number: 903
Registered: 9-2007
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 - 5:04 pm: |
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A salesman just did some presentation to me... Anyone keen to buy also maybe I could ask for discount as I am quite interested (before I make my final purchase).... I told the guy the price is abit steep for me so I am not getting the full set, rather I am only getting the Knowledge & Value set which will cost about 3100 (include 7% GST). Free items include the bookcase. |
Goh Juanq Long (gohjlong)
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Username: gohjlong
Post Number: 1
Registered: 8-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, August 28, 2008 - 1:56 pm: |
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Anyone wonder why the price is so steep? The publishing cost probably is about $300 at max. The "Walter" thing is just an MP3 player with speakers, which probably cost less than $100. Total cost to them probably $400.
But why is it selling at $3000++?
Is there any real value added to these books? |
kite~ (kite~)
Intermediate Member
Username: kite~
Post Number: 4455
Registered: 7-2003
| | Posted on Monday, November 17, 2008 - 11:37 am: |
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Hi,
any good encyclopedias to recommended besides this A Child first library of learning?
How usborne or DK encyclopedia? saw alot at popular fairs....Pls. comment.
Thanks. |
wahyuen (wahyuen)
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Username: wahyuen
Post Number: 10
Registered: 4-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, November 20, 2008 - 9:35 am: |
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We have all these books.The range on A child's First Library of Learning works better on my child. He understand better through the pictures illusrations and the sound from walter. The price is higher but it is more effective to used. |
aceve (aceve)
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Username: aceve
Post Number: 1
Registered: 11-2008
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 26, 2008 - 7:06 pm: |
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Hi anyone bought the whole set of child's first library?
i'm very interested but it is really very exp.My daughter is 6years old who loves to read and has been pestering me to buy them. I also have a 6mth old son.
Please advice. |
wahyuen (wahyuen)
New member
Username: wahyuen
Post Number: 11
Registered: 4-2008
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 26, 2008 - 7:14 pm: |
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Hi aceve,
This is really a good investment.My son has really benific from these books.I will say if you use it , it's a good buy. |
aceve (aceve)
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Username: aceve
Post Number: 2
Registered: 11-2008
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 26, 2008 - 8:34 pm: |
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Thank you for your advice, wahyuen! |
lovelybb (lovelybb)
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Username: lovelybb
Post Number: 439
Registered: 12-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 26, 2008 - 10:35 pm: |
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May I know how much A child's First Library of Learning costs ? One mummy told me it's better to buy the old set where there is no walter to distract the child. Any comments please? |
aceve (aceve)
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Username: aceve
Post Number: 3
Registered: 11-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, November 27, 2008 - 11:11 am: |
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The complete range cost $4969.08
the walter is quite interesting as it gives additional info which is not found in the book.
I just spoke to the sales person yesterday.
Too bad hubby said must wait and see if he gets bonus than i can buy it. |
wahyuen (wahyuen)
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Username: wahyuen
Post Number: 12
Registered: 4-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, November 27, 2008 - 11:20 am: |
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You can found out more infro from here..
http://www.theasianparent.com/articles3.php?reg_id=208&cat_id=18 |
lovelybb (lovelybb)
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Username: lovelybb
Post Number: 446
Registered: 12-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, November 27, 2008 - 11:48 am: |
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Thanks aceve and wahyuen for the info. Aceve, may I know how much is the set of 'A child's First Library of Learning'- the set that comes with walter ? |
aceve (aceve)
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Username: aceve
Post Number: 4
Registered: 11-2008
| | Posted on Friday, November 28, 2008 - 2:35 pm: |
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the whole set is $4969.08.
the knowledge & skills w/o math is $3062.34.
the complete set w/o maths is $3986.82.
hope the info will be useful |
lovelybb (lovelybb)
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Username: lovelybb
Post Number: 454
Registered: 12-2005
| | Posted on Friday, November 28, 2008 - 4:00 pm: |
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Thanks aceve. Do they sell just the set that comes with Walter (the knowledge set)? How much is that set? |
aceve (aceve)
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Username: aceve
Post Number: 5
Registered: 11-2008
| | Posted on Friday, November 28, 2008 - 10:35 pm: |
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The person total me that I am only allowed to purchase a minimum knowledge set & skills w/o math which cost $3062.34
That is the minimum you have to purchase. |
lovelybb (lovelybb)
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Username: lovelybb
Post Number: 458
Registered: 12-2005
| | Posted on Friday, November 28, 2008 - 10:52 pm: |
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Thanks aceve. I think it's better to buy during roadshows or book fair. If I'm not wrong, you can buy the different sets separately. |
wahyuen (wahyuen)
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Username: wahyuen
Post Number: 13
Registered: 4-2008
| | Posted on Sunday, November 30, 2008 - 12:11 am: |
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Hi Lovelybb, you are right that you can buy different set separately.If you buy the knowledge only it will cost you $2657 but you if you buy in a package it will be cheaper.The more packages/set you buy you save more.That why we bought the whole program which save me near to $800. Hope this helps. |
lovelybb (lovelybb)
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Username: lovelybb
Post Number: 460
Registered: 12-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, November 30, 2008 - 12:22 am: |
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Thanks wahyuen for your input. |
bj mommy (bj_mom)
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Username: bj_mom
Post Number: 2
Registered: 8-2007
| | Posted on Sunday, December 07, 2008 - 7:12 pm: |
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Hi Moms, I bought my set for my 2 boys when the older one was in kindergarten. He will be in P6 in 2009. For the sake of testifying that the books had really been great to us, allow me to humbly share that my boy has made it to the top class in his level, and is in position 6 in his class. He will be awarded the Edusave Scholarship come Jan 2009. My younger boy will be in P4 next year, and he achieved 100 marks in his final yr Science exam, he is going to the second best class in his level.
I have been reading these TIMELIFE series books with them from day 1 I bought them, and we are still frequently leafing through them. I must say the books (all of them) are awesome! The illustrations are colourful and clear and very much self-explanatory even when you don't read the text. The children can understand the geez of the science or general knowledge concepts by looking at the pics. My investment in the books have really been well spent cos I believe my boys did gain alot of knowledge from these books as we poured over them through the 6 years. Though reluctant, we have decided to let these go in order to make way for 'older' books for them, as we have covered every page of all of the books.
I have 3 sets :
1. A CHILD'S FIRST LIBRARY OF VALUES; (Stories on moral values like kindness, friendship, generosity, selflessness, etc) Total of 16 books. Each book has an accompanying cassette tape which reads out all the stories. So you can hear the story telling skills and the dialogue of the characters in the story. All voices are caucasian sounding persons. Also come in total of 3 CDs for 15 stories.
2. A CHILD'S FIRST LIBARY OF LEARNING; Offers great general knowledge, facts and science information for the young minds (and older minds like ours too!) 25 Titles as follows:
HOW THINGS WORK
FLOWERS AND TREES
WIND AND WEATHER
THINGS AROUND US
ANIMAL FRIENDS
SCIENCE STARTER
GEOGRAPHY
INVENTIONS
FEELINGS & MANNERS
INSECT WORLD
THE WORLD WE LIVE IN
MUSIC & ART
DANGEROUS ANIMALS
FAMOUS PLACES
SKY AND EARTH
PETS
WHEELS AND WINGS
ANIMALS AND ACTION
WILD ANIMALS
DINOSAURS
OUR BODIES
LIFE IN THE WATER
EVERYDAY LIFE
THINGS TO DO
SIMPLE EXPERIMENTS
ECOLOGY
3. EARLY LEARNING PROGRAM. 15 titles. Cover the following:
BASIC :
Alphabet/Reading
Numbers/Counting
Colours/Mixing
Time
ADVANCED:
Visual/Observation
Thinking/Imagination
Problem Solving
Social
Emotional
You can get more information from here :http://www.etlhomelearning.com/main/en/products/productList.asp?age=Young%20Kids&programID=5
The above come with a shelf that was designed to hold these books. The shelf displays the colours of the books' spines and makes it very inviting to the children to want to take the books for themselves. (Well, it least it did for my boys!)
Those books listed in their website have been revised and I think they have added new interactive gadgets.
For kids who love reading with their parents, this is a very good set of books to read with them, bond with them and learn with them.
I am letting go of all 3 sets together for a very low price of S$600, this includes delivery right to your doorstep. Call me at 9012 6969. |
aceve (aceve)
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Username: aceve
Post Number: 8
Registered: 11-2008
| | Posted on Monday, December 08, 2008 - 2:28 pm: |
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I've not seen the older version, are there too many words? the newer ones are not so wordy and was easy for my daughter to read and understand. |
bj mommy (bj_mom)
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Username: bj_mom
Post Number: 3
Registered: 8-2007
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 16, 2008 - 1:23 am: |
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Hi fellow moms.
I thought I should just write a short note here that I had asked for $600 for my set as it is afterall, 6 years old already. My books have been very thoroughly used and I believe I have more than optimised its usage. However, I hope my price had not done any injustice to the quality of the books. The books had served my family very well and I have grown to become a big fan of the series. For mommies who can afford, and especially if you have more than one child to 'share' the cost (lets call it an investment), I think it is worth it. And when you have gotten the books, take the time and effort to dive into its wealth of knowledge and information together with your kids. Take turns, the father or an older sibling can read with the kiddos too. Some kids may be independent to read the books themselves. But if they don't, don't write off the books as being not worthwhile. EXPLORE through the books WITH THEM. It builds up wonderful bonding time too. The books made wonderful bedtime reading with my kids for six years! Give your children the opportunity to build up that love for reading.
I got my set new which I paid through installments. Give it a good thought : ) |
RJ's mum (clay569)
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Username: clay569
Post Number: 47
Registered: 12-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 03, 2009 - 2:22 am: |
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bj mommy, I'll have to agree with you. The books are great. Letting go at $600 is a steal!
I bought the set when my son was 2plus. At pri 2 now, he's still enjoying the books except that now he reads them himself. My 5yo girl is also picking up the habit of reading these books. In fact, mummies would be glad to know that these books attract their attention so much that they choose them over TV and read them totally on their own initiatives. |
stressma (stressma)
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Username: stressma
Post Number: 459
Registered: 12-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, February 05, 2009 - 12:54 am: |
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bj mommy,
how much did u pay originally for the set?
any chance u can let go at a lower price? |
Adeline (ladeline28)
Junior Member
Username: ladeline28
Post Number: 162
Registered: 8-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, June 04, 2009 - 9:14 pm: |
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Hi bi_mommy,
Are your "A Child's First Library of Learning" still available? |
Adeline (ladeline28)
Junior Member
Username: ladeline28
Post Number: 163
Registered: 8-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, June 04, 2009 - 10:03 pm: |
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Anyone selling the Times Life "A Child's First Library of Learning"? I'm interested in getting the whole set if the price is right. |
Jacklyn Ong (jackie_18)
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Username: jackie_18
Post Number: 1
Registered: 6-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 10, 2009 - 9:09 pm: |
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Hi fellow mommies,
Would like to sell "A Child's First Library of Learning" and Maths with Albert together. Almost brand new!
Anyone interested please pm me. |
Ruhee (hee)
Junior Member
Username: hee
Post Number: 308
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 10, 2009 - 11:38 pm: |
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Hi
I'm keen. Pls pm me yr price as you cannot accept pm |
Jacklyn Ong (jackie_18)
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Username: jackie_18
Post Number: 2
Registered: 6-2009
| | Posted on Thursday, June 11, 2009 - 1:42 pm: |
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Sorry, turned on the pm already. Quite new to all this.
Ruhee, already pm the price to you.
thanks |
Dowell's mum (dowellmummy)
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Username: dowellmummy
Post Number: 5
Registered: 6-2008
| | Posted on Friday, August 21, 2009 - 4:33 pm: |
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Anyone selling the Times Life "A Child's First Library of Learning" & other products. I'm interested in getting the second hand whole set. Please reply me @ krist_kong@hotmail.com |
Anburavi (anburavi)
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Username: anburavi
Post Number: 2
Registered: 12-2007
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 08, 2009 - 9:03 pm: |
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Hi mummies,
I too bought these books for my 3 gals. Yes, the price is slightly ex but I think its a worthwhile investment. Considering how much parents are spending on tuition once the kids hit primary school, these books offer a wealth of information which are so useful for Science. I quit my teaching job and joined them to sell these books as I really believe in these books. I also use these books to teach my Science students. Those who are interested to know more about the books can either email me at anburavi@hotmail.com or call me at 91789772. |
Lina Yao (haobo)
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Username: haobo
Post Number: 1
Registered: 9-2009
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 15, 2009 - 11:15 pm: |
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Anyone selling the Times Life "A Child's First Library of Learning"? I'm interested in getting the whole set if the price is right. please e-mail me @ Lina0730@gmail.com or ring my phone @96980173. |
mainlykidsthings (mainlykidsthings)
Junior Member
Username: mainlykidsthings
Post Number: 494
Registered: 6-2008
| | Posted on Monday, November 16, 2009 - 11:31 pm: |
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hi, we're ready to let go of our Library of Learning. It's the 1996 edition. Pls check it out here: http://cid-4171724c665604cd.skydrive.live.com/self.aspx/Books%20for%20Younger%20Kids/CIMG3896.JPG
Pls PM if keen (rather than post on this thread) as I will be able to respond more quickly, thanks! |
Jackie (jackie_18)
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Username: jackie_18
Post Number: 5
Registered: 6-2009
| | Posted on Monday, November 30, 2009 - 3:17 pm: |
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Hi mommies,
still trying to sell my timelife set:
Encyclopedia and Maths with Albert sets only. I didn't manage to sell it the last time because price was too high. Willing to let it go more cheaply now.
Anyone interest still, please pm me. They are in very good condition.
Just moved house and really need the space. |
LittleLamb (tshserene)
Junior Member
Username: tshserene
Post Number: 398
Registered: 9-2008
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 23, 2009 - 3:49 pm: |
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Hi to all the mummies,
I bought mine thru overseas e-bay. You ladies can check it out.
I bought the whole set of knowledge books plus the skills.
I paid less than S$500 including V-post.
Reading to your child is important. They want to hear your voice not the Walter.
Walter is for those who are very busy at work and no time to attend to the kids. |
ENG RUOH WEI (cutewei)
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Username: cutewei
Post Number: 4
Registered: 10-2009
| | Posted on Saturday, August 07, 2010 - 8:20 pm: |
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Dear all,
I am looking for Child's First Library of Learning for my son. i would like to get whole set, if the pricing is ok. Feel free to contact me @ 91801275. |
Pisces Gal (cheongyw)
Intermediate Member
Username: cheongyw
Post Number: 2185
Registered: 3-2007
| | Posted on Saturday, March 12, 2011 - 8:31 pm: |
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I am also looking for Child's First Library of Learning encyclopedia. Please PM me for fast deal.
Many thanks in advance ;) ! |
Shir (shir)
Member
Username: shir
Post Number: 709
Registered: 8-2007
| | Posted on Saturday, October 01, 2011 - 8:00 pm: |
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Anyone selling these books or advise where can i get cheaper in overseas. Pls email mi bingo_5_@hotmail.com..thanks |
☆ ^ ‿ ^ ☆ (disneybaby)
Member
Username: disneybaby
Post Number: 1457
Registered: 10-2007
| | Posted on Thursday, October 13, 2011 - 6:12 pm: |
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I'm selling my Early Learning Program. Like BN for $600. Do PM me if keen.
http://www.etllearning.com/products/total_development_program
Covering the following skills
Basic
Alphabet/Reading
Numbers/Counting
Colors/Mixing
Time
Manipulative
Advanced
Visual/Observation
Thinking/Imagination
Problem-Solving
Social
Emotional |
Vivian (vivian_hsp)
Member
Username: vivian_hsp
Post Number: 1123
Registered: 2-2009
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 08, 2011 - 12:52 am: |
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I am also looking for Child's First Library of Learning encyclopedia. best with walter.
Please PM me for fast deal. |
wahyuen (wahyuen)
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Username: wahyuen
Post Number: 30
Registered: 4-2008
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 08, 2011 - 4:20 pm: |
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Hi Vivian,
the lastest verision has been out not long , unlikely you can get it here. you should get it from Learning Tech and it come with the service and warrenty. I have been using it well with my children. I think you should get it for your child too. |
Vivian (vivian_hsp)
Member
Username: vivian_hsp
Post Number: 1124
Registered: 2-2009
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 08, 2011 - 4:55 pm: |
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Hi, is it a lot of difference? Which set did u get?
I know knowledge set is the basic set. Even for basic set it's abt $100 per mth for 2 years. I really don't know if it's worth the buy frankly. |
wahyuen (wahyuen)
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Username: wahyuen
Post Number: 31
Registered: 4-2008
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 08, 2011 - 5:11 pm: |
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I have got the complete program 2 year ago. It is a great porgram where my children use it everyday.Of couse I read to them when they are young. the program is very user friendly and easy to understand. It is worth the buy only when you use it. I hope you are reading to your child. |
joymum (joy19)
Member
Username: joy19
Post Number: 568
Registered: 7-2010
| | Posted on Sunday, November 27, 2011 - 12:01 pm: |
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I have a set for sale
http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/messages/449183/6364189.html?1322363988 |
tinylikes (tinylikes)
Member
Username: tinylikes
Post Number: 707
Registered: 6-2009
| | Posted on Monday, February 13, 2012 - 1:46 am: |
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Looking to buy preloved sets.. Pls let me know if u hve. |
RJ's mum (clay569)
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Username: clay569
Post Number: 51
Registered: 12-2005
| | Posted on Monday, March 26, 2012 - 1:24 pm: |
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Hi!
I would like to let go of my set which consists of:
1) A Child's First Library of Learning
- 25 books (all plastic-wrapped)
- comes with Interactive Learning with a 'workbook' for each topic. Consists of MCQ questions on information covered in each book/topic.
2) A Child's First Library of Values
- 16 books (all plastic-wrapped)
3) Early Learning Programme
- 17 books (all plastic-wrapped)
4) Step Into History
- 10 books (all plastic-wrapped)
- topics:
The Chinese Empire
Ancient Egypt
The Celtic World
The Aztec & Maya World
Ancient Greece
Ancient Japan
The North American Indians
The Roman Empire
The Stone Age
The Viking World
5) Just Ask books
- 25 books
- examples of title: Why Do Leaves Change Colour? Why Is The Grass Green? What Is Electricity? What Is A Rainbow?
6) Exploring Çultures of the World
- 6 books
- countries: Canada, Australia, Peru, Mexico, China and Turkey
7) First Facts About series
- 6 books
- Topics: Ancient Egyptians, Ancient Greeks, Ancient Romans, the Vikings, the Middle Ages and the American Frontier
Total 105 books and 24 'workbooks'
Kindly email me at clay569@gmail.com.
Thx. |
brainblock (brainblock)
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Username: brainblock
Post Number: 1
Registered: 4-2012
| | Posted on Thursday, May 03, 2012 - 7:30 am: |
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Hi RJmum,
how's the condition of the books & prices to let go for these:
1) A Child's First Library of Learning - 25 books (all plastic-wrapped)
2) A Child's First Library of Values - 16 books (all plastic-wrapped)
3) Early Learning Programme - 17 books (all plastic-wrapped)
Thank you. |
pixy (pixy)
Junior Member
Username: pixy
Post Number: 396
Registered: 9-2008
| | Posted on Sunday, May 20, 2012 - 5:50 pm: |
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I am interested in a pre-owned sets. Please pm me. Thanks! |
Ruby Cojuangco (rubyericcojuangcoyahoocom)
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Username: rubyericcojuangcoyahoocom
Post Number: 1
Registered: 8-2012
| | Posted on Saturday, August 25, 2012 - 8:04 pm: |
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A CHILD'S FIRST LIBARY OF LEARNING; Offers great general knowledge, facts and science information for the young minds (and older minds like ours too!) 25 Titles as follows: HOW THINGS WORK FLOWERS AND TREES WIND AND WEATHER THINGS AROUND US ANIMAL FRIENDS SCIENCE STARTER GEOGRAPHY INVENTIONS FEELINGS & MANNERS INSECT WORLD THE WORLD WE LIVE IN MUSIC & ART DANGEROUS ANIMALS FAMOUS PLACES SKY AND EARTH PETS WHEELS AND WINGS ANIMALS AND ACTION WILD ANIMALS DINOSAURS OUR BODIES LIFE IN THE WATER EVERYDAY LIFE THINGS TO DO SIMPLE EXPERIMENTS ECOLOGY I'm selling a Child's First Library of Learning set, Complete. Published by Time Life. Features very colorful images which will definitely capture the attention of your children. Very informative and easy for children to understand, of for you to narrate to your child. Includes a 'Quick Search' book, which facilitates easy searching for a specific topic. No damages within the books, no torn pages, books still intack. good as new. Looking to go for $800.Pls.send me your msg. at my email add rubyericcojuangco@yahoo.com Thanks! |
Ms Carpe Diem (mscarpediem)
Member
Username: mscarpediem
Post Number: 639
Registered: 5-2011
| | Posted on Saturday, November 10, 2012 - 2:20 pm: |
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Hi,
I'm looking for preloved sets especially "A child's first Library of Learning" including Walter, "Early Learning Programme" and "A Child's first library of Values".
If you have these, would you PM me the best price for letting go? Thks. |
RJ's mum (clay569)
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Username: clay569
Post Number: 52
Registered: 12-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, November 11, 2012 - 5:02 pm: |
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Dear all,
My books are no longer available. Thx.... |
wahyuen (wahyuen)
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Username: wahyuen
Post Number: 33
Registered: 4-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, November 15, 2012 - 5:42 pm: |
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Have a set to let go.PM if interested. |
Ling (liuhling)
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Username: liuhling
Post Number: 33
Registered: 3-2009
| | Posted on Friday, November 23, 2012 - 2:19 pm: |
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Looking for a child's first library of learning with walter. Pls pm me your best price. Ling |
brainblock (brainblock)
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Username: brainblock
Post Number: 6
Registered: 4-2012
| | Posted on Sunday, December 09, 2012 - 10:22 pm: |
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Hi wahyuen,
Do u still hv a set to let go? Which set u hv?
How much? Condition?
Thank u. |
vcc (vcc)
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Username: vcc
Post Number: 1
Registered: 3-2013
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 - 9:23 pm: |
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Garage sales -
Set of A child's First Library of Learning - Time Life
Set( 20) of Young Scientist
Set of Let's Investigate Science
Set of Discoveries Library
Set of Illustrated Encyclopedia of Science and Nature
Complete set of World book
Sell cheaply. Text me! Urgent! Moving house |
vcc (vcc)
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Username: vcc
Post Number: 2
Registered: 3-2013
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 - 9:28 pm: |
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Sorry, you can message me at 9836 7227
Garage sales -
Set of A child's First Library of Learning - Time Life
Set( 20) of Young Scientist
Set of Let's Investigate Science
Set of Discoveries Library
Set of Illustrated Encyclopedia of Science and Nature
Complete set of World book
and many other books
Sell cheaply. Text me! Urgent! Moving house |
☆ ^ ‿ ^ ☆ (disneybaby)
Member
Username: disneybaby
Post Number: 1691
Registered: 10-2007
| | Posted on Friday, March 22, 2013 - 4:17 pm: |
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Brand new set of Early Learning Program
An interactive series to develop 56 foundation skills
http://www.etllearning.com/products/early_learning_program
Do PM me if keen. |
Rac10 (rac10)
New member
Username: rac10
Post Number: 74
Registered: 12-2010
| | Posted on Saturday, April 20, 2013 - 12:45 pm: |
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Hi, I hv a set to let go. It consists of :
- A Child's First Library of Learning
- A Child's First Library of Values
- Early Learning Program
Pls PM if interested. |
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