Category Archives: Reading Aloud
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
Cave Baby Author: Julia Donaldson Illustrator: Emily Gravett Published by: Macmillan Children’s Books 2010 Age: 2 – 6 years Themes: fear, trust, art, restless, sleeplessness Opening Lines: Cave Baby’s lucky – he lives inside a cave with his mum (who’s … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
Mister Whistler Author: Margaret Mahy Illustrator: Gavin Bishop Publisher: Gecko Press USA 2012 Age: 2 – 6 years Theme: absent-mindedness, forgetfulness, Opening Line: Mister Whistler woke up kicking his feet in the air. His sheets were twined and tangled around … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
The Tiniest Mermaid Author: Laura Garnham Illustrated by: Patricia MacCarthy Published by: Good Books 2006 Age: 3 and up Theme: Fairy tale, friendship, dreams, healing. Opening lines: Lily lived by the wide blue sea. On summer nights she would sit … Continue reading
In Sickness and in Laughter
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
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
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
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
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
Gungho Kiwi Jingle
Oh alright, tell me I’m crazy, who cares!….LOL I happened while checking emails late into the wee hours of early morning and came across Susanna’s blog, about her 2nd Annual Holiday Contest!!! Oh well I am already sleep deprived, this … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” -Friday
Okay I know I am a bit late, but I have been entertaining a cute little blond 6 year old nephew, who has come to visit and this weekend has been such a delight. I had this review done earlier, but finding … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book”- Friday
Oscar Wilde’s The Happy Prince Retold by: Elissa Grodin Illustrated by: Laura Stutzman Published by: Sleeping Bear Press Age: 8 years and up. Theme: kindness, caring, compassion Opening Lines: It had been several weeks since the rest of the swallows had … Continue reading
