Tag Archives: Picture book
“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
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
In tribute to Universal Children’s Day, to do my bit in promoting the welfare of children in the world by posting books which focus on multicultural/multiracial issues, human rights, and/or children who have helped to change the world in some … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
“The Magic Pillow” Written and Illustrated by: Demi Published by: Margaret K McElderry Books, Imprint of Simon & Schuster New York. Ages: 7 – 10 years Theme: True Values, dreams. Folktale, multicultural, magic Opening Lines: Once upon a time in … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
“Swift” Author/Illustrator: Robert J Blake Published: Penquin, New York 2007 Ages: 5 years and up Themes: Trust, Courage, Adventure, Opening Lines: Ma says Pa and Swift were out hunting on the day I was born – and that I have wanted … Continue reading
Perfect Book for a Birthday!
A beautiful Book full of Pictures that teaches us much about love, life and Joy has to be the ultimate Perfect Picture Book….. in my book! (Pun included..) Julie Andrews’ Treasury for all Seasons – Poems and Songs to Celebrate … Continue reading
“PICTURE PERFECT BOOK” – FRIDAY
“The Sandman” Author: Udo Weigelt Illustrated by: Sibylle Heusser Translated by: J. Alison James Published by: North-South Books Ages: 3 – 7 years Theme: friendship, sleep, dreams, loneliness Opening Lines: Every night when the Sandman came home from dusting the … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” Friday
Well Easter has come and gone, and what a lovely time it was. Thankfully here downunder the kids are off on two week first term break and I for one am pleased, as it means the roads are not so jammed … Continue reading
PERFECT PICTURE BOOK – FRIDAY
TWO LITTLE BUGS Author: Mark Sommerset Illustrator: Rowan Sommerset Published by: Dreamboat Books Ages: 0 – 12 years. Theme: Friendship, Lonely, anxiety, believe First Lines: Two little bugs sitting on a leaf, One on the top…. One underneath. Synopsis: From … Continue reading
“PERFECT PICTURE BOOK” – FRIDAY
Milly, Molly and Betelgeuse New Zealand Author: Gill Pittar Illustrator: Cris Morrell Ages: 4 – 8 years Published by: Milly Molly Books / MM House Publishing Theme: Love, Understanding, Differences, Feelings, Special, questions. Opening Line: “We may look different, but … Continue reading
“PERFECT PICTURE BOOK” – Friday
No matter how you look at it you are going to need tissues for this one. This is a moving tender historical fiction you will remember long after you have finished reading. Stefania’s dancing slippers Author: Jennifer Beck Illustrator: Lindy … Continue reading
