About the Book
The Three Hungry Microbes is a children’s book co-authored by Cuifen Pui and Dorcas Tang. It is a playful story about three hungry soil microbes and their unexpected adventure. They explore a hot compost heap and return to find their home in the soil transformed into a lively ecosystem.
 
Inspired by Cuifen’s experience in community composting, and brought to life with Dorcas' whimsical illustrations, the story highlights the magic of aerated hot composting and ecological gardening practiced by people around Singapore.
 
This puzzle highlights two fun scenes: microbes eating a variety of food scraps in a hot compost heap, and microbes celebrating life in a living soil ecosystem.
 
About the Authors
Cuifen Pui is a compost artisan, food sustainability educator, and regenerative neighbourhood advocate. Through Food Citizen, an independent educational venture she co-founded, Cuifen organises workshops that empower individuals to take climate and social action. She also leads initiatives, such as Boon Lay Nature Garden and Project Black Gold. Find out more about Food Citizen at their website and social media. 
 
Dorcas Tang Wen Yu is an award-winning artist, illustrator, and picture book author. Believing in the power of creativity, she loves to use art and stories to spread messages about nature, community, and mental health. Her most notable projects include "Turning the Tides" and "The Light Within Us", community murals that celebrate local wildlife and personal stories. Find out more about Dorcas' works through her website and social media.