Monthly Archives: February 2012

“SPECIAL GUEST POST”: Virginia Grenier – From Buyer to Writer

Posted on 29/02/2012 by Diane Tulloch

I am so excited to be finally welcoming a very special guest whom I have known,  oh gosh!, for a few years now, since she critiqued a draft of my novel (still a work in progress), after I found her … Continue reading →

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A Promotion, an Interview, and a Farewell

Posted on 26/02/2012 by Diane Tulloch

The past couple of weeks have been one of nail-biting excitement for me.  Why you wonder! Did I get an Agent, did I get a publisher, have a signed a contract?  Alas! No none of those, but just as exciting, … Continue reading →

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“PERFECT PICTURE BOOK” – Friday

Posted on 25/02/2012 by Diane Tulloch

The Famous Nini :  A Mostly true Story of How a Plain White Cat Became a Star Author:  Mary Nethery Illustrated by:  John Manders. Published:  Clarion Books  2010 Age:  3 – and up Theme:   Cats, Cultural, friendship, Historical, Performing Arts … Continue reading →

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“PERFECT PICTURE BOOK” – FRIDAY

Posted on 17/02/2012 by Diane Tulloch

Catherine’s Story  Author:  Genevieve Moore Illustrators: Karin Littlewood Theme: Disability   Age Range: 5-7 years Opening Page:   Catherine is a special girl and she can do special things.  Catherine has a special walk too. Jacket Flap:  What makes Catherine so special?  … Continue reading →

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“Valentines Day Contest”

Posted on 12/02/2012 by Diane Tulloch

Over on Susanna’s Blog she is hosting a “Valentines Day Contest”, about an unlikely Valentine.  I love her blog it’s always full of fun articles and interesting, inspiring information.  We’ve been asked to submit a childrens poem or prose in … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 11/02/2012 by Diane Tulloch

“Happy Feet’s  Incredible Journey        – The story of the world’s most famous penguin. Created and Published by;     Forest and Bird and Penquin GroupNZ Ltd Published in:    November 2011 Age:  4 – 8 year olds. Theme:  Environmental, the life of, hope, survival, animals, learning. … Continue reading →

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Join me in an Interview with Miranda Sibo Paul

Posted on 06/02/2012 by Diane Tulloch

I am absolutely delighted to be interviewing Miranda Sibo Paul today.  I first “met” Miranda after winning a random prize during the PiBoldMo Challenge headed by Tara Lazar.  A beautiful multicultural book called “Tales from China”  a story adaptation of World … Continue reading →

Posted in 12x12in12, Folklore / multicultural, Interviews, Picture Book Review | Tagged , , , , | 32 Comments

The “Liebster Award”

Posted on 04/02/2012 by Diane Tulloch

A big Thankyou goes to Debbie LaCroix  A lovely Mum of 2 who awarded me the Liebster Blog  Award.  Just click on her name to visit her blog. “Liebster  is a German word, meaning dearest or beloved, but it can … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 04/02/2012 by Diane Tulloch

“Charlie and Kiwi” an evolutionary adventure Created by:   New York Hall of Science Illustrated by:  Peter H Reynolds Age:   4 – 8 years Theme:   Science,  Adventure, Evolution, History, Learning, understanding, Fun Published:  June 2011 Opening pages:   This is Charlie.  Charlie … Continue reading →

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I’m back in “Action” and wanted to Thankyou All

Posted on 01/02/2012 by Diane Tulloch

For those of you who may not know, I was the butt of a “smash and Grab” last week.  I had popped two doors along for a morning coffee before work, gone only ten minutes, when on my return to … Continue reading →

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