

Our Story
Everyone has a story and this is ours.
Poppet was started to encourage the love of discovering new stories and to help our little ones pick up the language and communication skills they need so they can share theirs.
This is not just for the little ones who are starting out. It's also for those of us going on the journey with our kids and are starting again. The path is not always clearly marked and we need all the help that we can get.
So here are some provisions for the journey ahead.

Norlin Samat
Norlin Samat is an ex-primary school teacher with a Post-graduate Diploma in Education and an MA in Language Studies. She is a passionate educator with a career spanning more than 18 years as a teacher and an administrator in public and private education institutions.
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Norlin is proud to be from a place where being bilingual is the norm. However, as a ‘lapsed bilingual’ and parent, Norlin understands that helping the little ones pick up a new language can be a challenge. She hopes her books and the work she does through Poppet will help family members and educators in their efforts to raise the next generation of bilinguals.



Abdolah Lamat
Cikgu Abdolah Lamat is a veteran educator with 54 years’ experience in primary school education with a passion for music. Trained by the late Zubir Said, the composer of the Singapore National Anthem, Cikgu Abdolah is also well-known for numerous compositions, ranging from national songs to those used in MOE curriculum.
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Nyanyi dan Baca Bersama Datuk dan Nenek brings together his vast experience in education, love for teaching and music expertise. He hopes the book and songs will help family members and educators inculcate an interest in the Malay Language in our young ones.

Fadhilah Muhamad
Fadhilah Muhamad is an award-winning writer, a trainer for early childhood education and a home-based entrepreneur. A mother of three boys, she draws inspiration from them for her writing.
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Fadhilah’s passion for writing began in school and her work – short stories, poems and cartoons – have been published in Berita Harian, Singapore’s Malay-language newspaper. One of her short stories “Ada Apa Pada Nama" was awarded an “Anugerah Persuratan”, a Malay literary award.
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A keen observer and listener, Fadhilah writes from the perspective of her young readers. Fadhilah’s books are not just for reading; they are interactive experiences that encourage her readers to contribute and become part of the stories.


Amira Tun Nafisah
Amira Tun Nafisah, co-author of the book
"Ready for School", is a dedicated teacher with a wealth of experience in nurturing young minds and a loving mother of three.
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Her writing serves as a heartfelt tribute to the children who inspire her every day, weaving stories that reflect their wonder, curiosity, and boundless joy.
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With a deep passion for language and an in-depth understanding of its power to connect and inspire,
Amira channels her love for storytelling into creating narratives filled with warmth, authenticity, and life lessons.
Through her work, she hopes to empower children to embrace learning with enthusiasm while celebrating the little moments that make childhood special.

Shariffah Natasha
Shariffah Natasha is a passionate preschool educator with a specialization in nurturing early literacy skills through reading and writing.
She firmly believes in the transformative power of learning through play, crafting dynamic and interactive lessons that foster creativity and joy in her students.
Natasha’s love for the performing arts plays a pivotal role in her teaching approach, enabling her to create engaging and memorable experiences that captivate young learners and leave a lasting impression.
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In her role as a school librarian, Natasha curates a diverse collection of books designed to ignite curiosity, inspire imagination, and enrich children’s educational journeys.
By carefully selecting stories that broaden horizons and reflect the beauty of learning, she seeks to cultivate a lifelong love for reading in every child she works with.
