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Monthly Archives: June 2011
“My Second SCBWI ….NZ Meeting.”
My second SCBWI meeting here in Auckland proved to be very interesting, even with a TV monitor silently going, I found our guest, Christine Dale of Dahl Design captivating, giving insight into what publishers want from a writer, offering titbits, … Continue reading
Book Reading Challenge: Book Nos: 28 and 29
The other week I brought home a couple of books from the library, little realising how poignant and reflective they would become during the ensuing week. Let me try to explain……A dear friend I have known for many years and a … Continue reading
Posted in Picture book, Picture Book Review, Reading Aloud
Tagged Book, Children, Education, Literature, Read
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Book Reading Challenge: No: 27
“Yoon and the Christmas Mitten” by Helen Recorvits and illustrated by Gabi Swiatkowska When I first saw this book in the library I immediately thought of my new online friend, I had come to know earlier this year, through a fansite. … Continue reading
Posted in Children's literature, Picture book, Picture Book Review
Tagged Christmas, Holiday, Korean language, Santa Claus, Yoon
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Poems, Thoughts, Quotes and Dreams
I originally put up a post in memory of a lovely lady but took it down. When I saw it the next day it seemed to personal…… so here is the poem I wrote for her….. a small tribute to … Continue reading
What moves me……… continuing
Wandering slowly along a well worn path which I noticed was dotted with what looked like thin bits of white shell shining in the early afternoon sun, my young guide pointed out the fenced off areas which housed dug out graves … Continue reading
Posted in Literature, What moves me
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Book Reading Challenge: Book No’s… 25 & 26.
With the help of my local librarian I managed to track down a couple more of my good friend Jim Rumford’s children’s books. Silent Music … A story of Baghdad….. by James Rumford for ages 4 – 8 yrs … Continue reading
Posted in Children's literature, Literature, Picture book, Picture Book Review
Tagged Ali, Arabic Language, Baghdad, Book, Children, Jane Addams, Shopping, Silent Music
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“Emma’s Teleseminar “
As you already know (if you have read an earlier post of mine called “Getting ones Feet Wet”) I am a Children’s Book Hub Member, having joined earlier this year after completing an online Picture Book Course that Emma runs from … Continue reading
Posted in Children's literature, ideas for writing, Literature, Picture book
Tagged Arts, Author, Children's, Julie Andrews, Literature, Shopping, Teleseminars, Writers Resources
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Writer and Dreamer at work 