“Avurudu Thaagi” by Sybil Wettasinghe
‘Avurudu Thaagi’, written and illustrated by veteran children’s writer and illustrator Kala Keerthi Sybil Wettasinghe was launched recently at the M. D. Gunasena Concept Book Store in Colombo 4. The book ‘Avurudu Thaagi’, while creating an enthralling story gives out a very strong message to children of this generation, and is available in bookshops islandwide.
Kids’ world
The fastest I ever travelled The fastest I ever travelled, was with famous car racer Ashan Silva. My parents were too scared to send me alone so my father joined me. It was a racing car. I was sitting on my father’s lap. There were iron bars at the back to protect the driver. The [...]
Annual aero camp
Aero Camp 2013, the 1st Stage of a national programme to enrich the scientific and technological knowledge of children, organized by Wijeya Scout Camp and Scouting Magazine, was held recently at the Maharagama Nawinna M.C. grounds.
‘Magic in the Air’ vacation packages to Disneyland – Hong Kong
Cathay Pacific Airways is offering families and friends a magical adventure to Hong Kong Disneyland this season with thrilling new ‘Magic in the Air’ vacation packages. Travellers can now enjoy this experience for groups of two or more, with the lowest individual rates for four people sharing one room. The all-inclusive package includes hotel accommodation [...]
A successful Blood Donation Camp and Adventure Sports Meet!
The Youth of the Sri Lanka Girl Guides Association in collaboration with the Blood Bank organised a Blood Donation Camp on Friday, March 29, 2013. The camp was held at Girl Guides headquarters and a large number of donors gathered to the premises. Doctors and nurses from the Blood Bank guided and advised the volunteer [...]
Win! Win! Win! Super books from Vijitha Yapa Bookshop
9 years and below Secret Seven on the Trail by Enid Blyton Something mysterious is going on at Tigger’s Barn, and the Secret Seven are intrigued. Peter thinks it’s all just gossip, but Jack isn’t so sure when he overhears a strange conversation. Looks like the Seven are on the trail of another exciting adventure! 10 [...]
To the editor
I take this opportunity to thank the Funday Times for giving me a fun-filled and educational time on April 25, 2013. A group of children between 10 – 13 years were given a wonderful chance to educate themselves at a Young Readers’ Workshop. I am so thankful to be one of them. Apart from learning, [...]
