Purr-fect Playtime: 3 Adorable Cat-Inspired Toys and Reads for Young Animal Aficionados!

SINGAPORE – For the young ones who adore felines, here are several toys and a book that are bound to make them purr with happiness.

Gather KFC X Mofusand plush toys

The Mofusand cat figures have gained considerable popularity across Asia.

Created by Japanese artist Juno in 2017, the adorable cats are often seen in charming outfits and have been featured in merchandise like clothing and stationery.

The newest line of plush toys is presently offered at the fried chicken!– –> chain KFC.

The Mofusand plush toys are dressed in styles inspired by classic menu items: KFC Bucket, chicken drumstick, and egg tart. These became viral sensations when they were launched in Taiwan in 2024 and will be available in Singapore starting January 13.

Add $12.95 for a 10cm plush keychain or $19.95 for a 20cm plush toy with the purchase of KFC Cereal Chicken box meals (priced from $12.80).

The limited-time flavor – a mix of cereal, curry leaves, and chilies – is coated on chicken pieces and is also offered as a burger.

Each box meal comes with six Mofusand-themed hongbao while stocks last.

Additionally, you can acquire a complimentary Mofusand sticker sheet when you spend a minimum of $12 in a single receipt on its breakfast offerings.

For further information, check out www.instagram.com/kfc_sg

Joyful festivities with Lego

Here is yet another feline that your children are sure to love – the Lego Lucky Cat.

The brick set ($45.90) draws inspiration from the Japanese fortune cat and adds a touch of luck to your home decoration.

For even more intricate display items, Lego’s Chinese New Year collection features the Trotting Lantern ($149.90), which can be unfolded to reveal three festive scenes along with a Year of the Snake figurine.

There is also the Good Fortune set ($119.90), which includes a Chinese calligraphy set and a fan decorated with magpies and spring flowers.

These three festive collections are suitable for children aged nine and above.

Immerse yourself in the spirit of Chinese New Year at a complimentary Lego-themed play zone at Suntec City’s atrium of Towers 1 and 2.

The Realm Of Possibilities, which operates until February 9, features activity stations where your children can construct Lego koi fish. They can gather persimmons and express their new year wishes on a six-meter tall lantern.

Complete all three tasks to receive a Lego Firecracker and a discount voucher for onsite use.

You can also catch a 10-minute lion dance performance on January 18 and 25 at 2:30 PM.

Discover more at str.sg/wKCZX

Explore The Kucinta Cats: Worried No More!

If statues could convey tales, what narratives would they tell?

The English-Chinese picture book collection Fables Of Baby King invites young readers on a whimsical adventure as its four titles each introduces a sculpture found in Singapore.

These consist of the easily overlooked bronze artworks of a kucinta cat family, located at one end of the Cavenagh Bridge along the Singapore River.

In the imaginative narrative of The Kucinta Cats: Worried No More!, Baby King the kingfisher discovers the area and encounters three felines.

Mama Kucinta is looking thoughtfully into the distance while her two kittens frolic. What could be the reason they are there every day?

“There are numerous statues in Singapore, but most people overlook them as they have blended into the urban landscape,” remarks local author Chew Lee Ching, who partnered with illustrator John Toh to create the bilingual series released in 2024.

“I aspire to inspire children to recognize these artworks surrounding them.”

The additional titles emphasize the statue of Sir Stamford Raffles at Victoria Memorial Hall, the Merlion at Merlion Park, and the Planet, affectionately dubbed the Floating Baby, at Gardens by the Bay.

Purchase the books for $15.90 each on the publisher’s site www.ethanevanbooks.sg and at stores like Maha Yu Yi and Books Kinokuniya.

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