Ecolit Books

Ecolit books are children’s storybooks created by students from the Raffles Ecolit Programme. Students researched, wrote, illustrated, and published original stories inspired by Singapore’s local environment and biodiversity. Copies of these books were made available in the children’s sections of selected National Library Board library branches.

Last updated 29 May 2026

The Quest for a Turtle's Nest

2023 Team

Authors: Adi Dharmawat, Brian Lee Ming Jun, Cheung Kai Jeng Keenan, Koh Hwee Ann Olivia and Liu Yihua
Illustrators: Koh Hwee Ann Olivia (Main Illustrator), Brian Lee Ming Jun and Cheung Kai Jeng Keenan
Editors and Advisors: Tan Sijie, Collin Tong, Christopher Selva Raj
Designed by: Fariq Junior Suhaili
Printed by: Oxford Graphic Printers Pte Ltd
ISBN: 978-981-18-7227-3

_{First Edition Published July 2023}
^{Copyright © Raffles Institution 2023}

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Out of the Blue

2023 Team

Authors: Lee Min Yung, Ong Sheng Wei Andrew, Xander Ng Wei Yi and Charlotte Lee En Hui
Illustrators: Lee Min Yung
Editors and Advisors: Tan Sijie, Tan Heok Hui, Eddie Koh
Designed by: Fariq Junior Suhaili
Printed by: Oxford Graphic Printers Pte Ltd

_{First Edition Published July 2023}
^{Copyright © Raffles Institution 2023}

Owl Home, Owl Treasure

2023 Team

Authors: Ong Guan Kit Ray, Lim Jowell, Joel Lam Yongxu, Faith Lee Yi Ning and Mindy Zheng Yiqing
Illustrators: Faith Lee Yi Ning and Mindy Zheng Yiqing
Editors and Advisors: Tan Sijie, Low Bing Wen and Patrick Wong
Designed by: Fariq Junior Suhaili
Printed by: Oxford Graphic Printers Pte Ltd
ISBN: 9811872295, 9789811872297

_{First Edition Published July 2023}
^{Copyright © Raffles Institution 2023}

An Outing Like No Otter

2022 Team

Authors: Goh Yu Hung, Katelyn Goh Xi-Ern, Sharmaine Lim Yi Xuan, Timothy Chia Zi Xiang, Wong Kai Wen
Illustrators: Katelyn Goh Xi-Ern
Editors and Advisors: Tan Sijie, Collin Tong, Christopher Selva Raj
Designed by: Fariq Junior Suhaili
Printed by: Oxford Graphic Printers Pte Ltd
ISBN: 978-981-18-4436-2

_{First Edition Published June 2022}
^{Copyright © Raffles Institution 2022}

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The Terror of the Intertidal

2022 Team

_{First Edition Published June 2022}
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Wonders of the Waterway

2022 Team

Authors: Sophia Yue Chai, Donald Deng Tin Chan, Qirui Wang, Yunhan Qian
Illustrator: Qirui Wang
Editors and Advisors: Tan Sijie
Printed by: Oxford Graphic Printers Pte Ltd
ISBN: 9811844348, 9789811844348

_{First Edition Published June 2022}
^{Copyright © Raffles Institution 2022}

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Sounds of the Forest

2021 Team

Authors: Yu Xuan, Natalie, Ron, Jeremiah
Illustrator: Chloe, Anh
Editors and Advisors: Tan Sijie
Printed by: Oxford Graphic Printers Pte Ltd

_{First Edition Published June 2021}
^{Copyright © Raffles Institution 2021}

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Rey and Kingsley's Mangrove Adventure

2021 Team

Authors and Illustrators: Samuel, Chloe, Josie, Sruthi, Ernest, Deania
Editors and Advisors: Tan Sijie
Printed by: Oxford Graphic Printers Pte Ltd

_{First Edition Published June 2021}
^{Copyright © Raffles Institution 2021}

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Crisis in the Crabital

2020 Team

Authors: Cheyanne Wong Xuan Rui, Sravani Somisetty, Yeong Su Hui, Zhang Ziru
Illustrators: Cheyanne Wong Xuan Rui
Editors and Advisors: Tan Sijie, Aileen See, Jose Christopher E. Mendoza, Muhammed Faizad Bin Salim
Designed by: Fariq Junior Suhaili
Printed by: Oxford Graphic Printers Pte Ltd
ISBN: 978-981-14-6525-3

_{First Edition Published June 2020}
^{Copyright © Raffles Institution 2020}

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The Sea Slug Who Could Cook

2020 Team

Authors: Chan Gek Teng Cheryl, Jonas Chia Jun Le, Lee Zhi Hao Milton, Xavier Emmanuel Leung
Illustrators: Jonas Chia Jun Le
Editors and Advisors: Tan Sijie, Aileen See, Toh Chay Hoon, Lydia Tan
Designed by: Fariq Junior Suhaili
Printed by: Oxford Graphic Printers Pte Ltd
ISBN: 978-981-14-6526-0

_{First Edition Published June 2020}
^{Copyright © Raffles Institution 2020}

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No Nest Like Home

2020 Team

Authors: Kwong Yan Yu Charisse, Leong Ling Hui Natalie, Li Wenjiao, Tan Dionne, Zhao Wenrui
Illustrators: Kwong Yan Yu Charisse, Tan Dionne
Editors and Advisors: Tan Sijie, Aileen See, Low Bing Wen, Patrick Wong
Designed by: Fariq Junior Suhaili
Printed by: Oxford Graphic Printers Pte Ltd

_{First Edition Published June 2020}
^{Copyright © Raffles Institution 2020}

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The Legend of the Spider Knight

2019 Team

Authors & Illustrators: Low Ying Xin Anna, Hannah Chia Kai Xin, Jonathan Lee Yi Xian, Cheng Wan Jun
Editors and Advisors: Tan Sijie, Aileen See, Diego Pitta de Araujo, Muhammed Faizad Bin Salim
Designed by: CreativeKids Pte Ltd
Printed by: Oxford Graphic Printers Pte Ltd
ISBN: 978-981-14-1360-5

_{First Edition Published May 2019}
^{Copyright © Raffles Institution 2019}

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The Herp Squad and the Mystery of the Missing Bluebird

2019 Team

Authors: Shanyl Ong, Dayna Har Ching, Pyari Chopra, Oh Joon Khai, Lee Seng Kitt
Illustrators: Justine Khoo and Leong Sheu Wen
Editors and Advisors: Tan Sijie, Aileen See, Sankar Ananthanarayanan, Lydia Lim
Designed by: CreativeKids Pte Ltd
Printed by: Oxford Graphic Printers Pte Ltd
ISBN: 978-981-14-1361-2

_{First Edition Published May 2019}
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Small but Termighty

2019 Team

Authors: Joash Tan, Justin Kong, Maegan Ng, Angeline Lee
Illustrators: Justine Kong, Jay-En
Editors and Advisors: Tan Sijie
Designed by: CreativeKids Pte Ltd
Printed by: Oxford Graphic Printers Pte Ltd

_{First Edition Published May 2019}
^{Copyright © Raffles Institution 2019}

WOOSH! A Coral’s Journey

2018 Team

Authors: Leow Zhi Yong, Lian Kok Hai, Natalie Quah Wen-Fei, Shermin Ong, Yan Pei Ling Clarice
Illustrator: Lian Kok Hai
Editors and Advisors: Tan Sijie
Designed by: CreativeKids Pte Ltd
Printed by: Oxford Graphic Printers Pte Ltd

_{First Edition Published May 2018}
^{Copyright © Raffles Institution 2018}

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The Super Seagrass Search

2018 Team

Authors: Chan Teng Kai, Ian, Chong Wei Ming, Denise Loh Si Ying, Mak Ho Yu Jae
Illustrator: Mak Ho Yue Jae
Editors and Advisors: Tan Sijie
Designed by: CreativeKids Pte Ltd
Printed by: Oxford Graphic Printers Pte Ltd

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Dolphin Travel Troubles

2017 Team

Authors: Lee Jie Yi, Marcus Ooi Yixuan, Cheah Shen, Kee Jing Ying
Illustrator: Lee Jie Yi, Cheah Shen
Editors and Advisors: Tan Sijie, Ang Tze Qi, Muhammed Faizad Bin Salim, Grace S. Y. Lim
Designed by: CreativeKids Pte Ltd
Printed by: Oxford Graphic Printers Pte Ltd
ISBN: 978-981-11-3248-3

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A Crab, a Shell and a Little Help

2016 Team

Authors: Han Rae Ann, Natasha Hoong Cheng Yi, Yan Chengxiang Bertrand
Illustrator: Lee Jin Ern Mireille, Chua Cheng Hui Renee
Editors and Advisors: Tan Sijie, Ang Tze Qi, Muhammed Faizad Bin Salim, Grace S. Y. Lim
Designed by: CreativeKids Pte Ltd
Printed by: Oxford Graphic Printers Pte Ltd
ISBN: 978-981-09-8975-0

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A Tale of Two Cats

2016 Team

Authors: Kelsie Tan Kai Xian, Lee Rui En, Toh Wei Yang
Illustrator: Nur Amalia Bte Kamal, Ng Qian Qian
Editors and Advisors: Tan Sijie, Ang Tze Qi, Patrick Wong, Grace S. Y. Lim
Designed by: CreativeKids Pte Ltd
Printed by: Oxford Graphic Printers Pte Ltd

Egrets' Estimated Time of Arrival

2016 Team

Authors: Zhang Jia'En, Chan Shu Ting Rachel, Vinaitheerthan Meghana, Mustafa Shafiq Shakir
Illustrator: Tay Li-Ane Penelope, Joel Lim Kuan
Editors and Advisors: Tan Sijie
Designed by: CreativeKids Pte Ltd
Printed by: Oxford Graphic Printers Pte Ltd

A Boar at My Door

2015 Team

Authors: Keith Wo, Ailica Lee, Lim Xue Xian, Tag Wan Yi, Chiu Guan Ru
Illustrator: Cha Da Eun
Editors and Advisors: Kuak Nam Jin, Tan Sijie, Chia Wei Hou, Ang Tze Qi, Patrick Wong, Grace S. Y. Lim
Designed by: CreativeKids Pte Ltd
Printed by: Oxford Graphic Printers Pte Ltd
ISBN: 978-981-09-4454-4

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Eden's Adventure at the Forgotten Fort

2015 Team

Authors: Tan Hui-Yi Isabel, Erica Lauren Soong, Kavya Sivakumar, Cynthia Clarissa Istanto
Illustrator: Natasha Lim Jia Yi, Jennifer Chua Zi Qi
Editors and Advisors: Tan Sijie
Designed by: CreativeKids Pte Ltd
Printed by: Oxford Graphic Printers Pte Ltd