Monthly Archives: January 2013

In Sickness and in Laughter

Posted on 27/01/2013 by Diane Tulloch

Sorry my blog has been a bit quiet of late. Over three weeks ago I came down with a very bad case of glandular fever. Not only swallow, sore throat, but nauseous, high temperature and dragging my feet. I ended … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogs, ideas for writing, Reading Aloud | Tagged 12 x 12, Catherine Johnson, Humour, Pam Ayres | 16 Comments

“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 25/01/2013 by Diane Tulloch

The Little Lost Robin Author: Elizabeth Baguley Illustrator: Tina Macnaughton Published by: Good Books Ages: 3 years and up Theme: Friendship Opening Lines: On the edge of the deep woods lived an old Hare. Once, he had leaped and pranced … Continue reading →

Posted in Picture Book Review, Reading Aloud | Tagged childrens literature, Elizabeth Baguley, Perfect Picture Book - Friday, Tina Macnaughton | 31 Comments

“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 18/01/2013 by Diane Tulloch

The Little Blue Duck. Author: Chris Gurney Illustrator: Stevie Mahardhika Published by: Scholastic Ages: 3 – 6 years. Theme: patience, persistence, team work – lack of, self-absorbed. Opening lines: A little Blue Duck, with a passion to cook, was busily searching her … Continue reading →

Posted in Children's literature, Picture Book Review | Tagged Chris Gurney, Little Blue Duck, Pavlova (food) | 33 Comments

“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 12/01/2013 by Diane Tulloch

“Because of You” Author: B.G. Hennessy Illustrated by: Hiroe Nakata Published by: Candlewick Press Ages: 2 – 5 years Theme: Kindness, friendship, peace Opening sentences: Each time a child is born, the world changes. When you were born, there was a … Continue reading →

Posted in Children's literature, Picture Book Review | Tagged B G Hennessy, Books, Child care, Children, Susanna Leonard Hill | 21 Comments

“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 05/01/2013 by Diane Tulloch

I know I am a little late with the Christmas theme, but I had, had this one saved and wanted so much to share it with you. I think it’s a classic! “The Worst Twelve Days of Christmas” Author: … Continue reading →

Posted in 12x12in12, Picture Book Review, Reading Aloud | Tagged Christmas, Picture book, Susanna Hill, Twelve Days of Christmas | 18 Comments

Happy New Year

Posted on 01/01/2013 by Diane Tulloch

Happy New Year to You All! Looking back it has certainly been an interesting, adventure. Full of learning, and growing, with changes that have come my way. In my personal life I took on a Managerial roll, with new staff, … Continue reading →