Search our site

  • Prominent Singaporeans: Agnes And Her Amazing Orchid - How Singapore's National Flower Was Born
  • Prominent Singaporeans: Agnes And Her Amazing Orchid - How Singapore's National Flower Was Born
  • Prominent Singaporeans: Agnes And Her Amazing Orchid - How Singapore's National Flower Was Born

Prominent Singaporeans: Agnes And Her Amazing Orchid - How Singapore's National Flower Was Born

Regular price $16.30
Unit price per

This book is a part of the Prominent Singaporeans series, which features individuals from Singapore's history who have contributed significantly to her growth.

In the 1800s, a girl named Agnes Joaquim was passionate about plants. She learned to grow cool-weather European vegetables in the heat of Singapore. As she grew up, she collected many prizes for her plants. One day, after many trials and difficulty, she created a brand-new orchid. She showed it to an orchid expert named Henry Ridley, who officially named the flower the Vanda Miss Joaquim. This is the story of how one woman's ingenuity and determination created a flower that became world-famous—and Singapore's National Flower in 1981.

Recommended Age

Ages 3+

What's Inside
Brand Information

Epigram Books is an independent publisher that began as a division of the multiple award-winning communications design firm Epigram. In 2011, it was registered as a separate entity to champion Singaporean literature.

Since then, Epigram Books has published all manner of fiction and non-fiction, from novels to picture books, memoirs to cookbooks, graphic novels to poetry.

Shipping and Delivery

Delivery in 3-5 business days, or immediate pick up in-store.

Customer Reviews

Be the first to write a review
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)

FAQ

Find the most frequently asked questions below.
  • We do island-wide shipping (Singapore) at a fixed price of $4.50.

  • We currently work with an external logistics partner.

    Shipping typically takes 3-4 working days. If you need a faster alternative, consider our in-store pick-up option.

    We have one toy store in Orchard and another toy store in Marina Square.

    You can find the specific addresses here.

  • If the item you are looking for is sold out, reach out to us on our Contact Page!

    Also, not all our toys are listed on our website! We can work with both local and overseas partners to help our customers get the toys they want.

  • Yes! Get quick recommendations from us by calling +65 6734 36 or contacing us via email.

    We would be happy to assist you.