Monthly Archives: August 2012

A Surprise at a Workshop

It never ceases to amaze me how things turn out the way they do, or simply happen because it’s meant to be. Yesterday was no exception. Due to a minor misadventure at home I nearly passed on attending the Storylines … Continue reading

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“Eddie”

As you have noticed I haven’t been posting here of late and with good reason.  I had been on a lovely holiday in Australia visiting family.  Although only a week long (too short), we had beautiful warm weather, fun at … Continue reading

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“A Lion in the Meadow”

A 1969 picture book treasure written by the renowned New Zealand author Margaret Mahy.  Illustrated by:  Jenny Williams Published by:  Puffin Books Age:  3 – 7 years Theme:  Imagination Opening Lines:  The little boy said, “Mother, there is a lion … Continue reading

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Tribute to an Iconic Writing Treasure

At or around 11am on Saturday the 11th August a Reading Aloud Tribute in honour of Margaret Mahy, a New Zealand writing treasure of children’s and young adult stories, who recently passed away, is being held across the country here … Continue reading

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