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Monthly Archives: January 2012
Perfect Picture Book – Friday
This book review was not the intended one for this week but due to an unfortunate incident which has left me without a laptop among other things and in such a distressed state, one of my staff knowing I review children’s books offered … Continue reading
Perfect Picture Book – Friday
Okay, so I was in two minds whether to post this book since I had already mentioned the second book of ”Magical Tales by Kiwi Kids.” This is the very first time that NZ Post gave Kiwi kids the chance … Continue reading
“Dear Me ” — A Letter to My Sixteen-Year-Old Self
Oh Boy! I had a fun time trying to decide how to write this post… what to spill and what not to spill so as to keep you wondering. If you haven’t read this book, I suggest you do, it’s … Continue reading
Posted in ideas for writing, Literature
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Perfect Picture Book – Friday
“Quaky Cat” Written by: Diana Noonan Illustrated by: Gavin Bishop Published by: Scholastic 2010 Age: 3 – 7 years Theme: Earthquake, fear, comfort Open Line: On a cold Christchurch morning, while the city was sleeping Before the birds roused … Continue reading
As Promised here is ……..“My Picture Book Party”
If you have been following my blog you will know I travelled to Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam in July/August last year 2011. See my post here https://thepatientdreamer.com/2011/08/20/the-children-of-laos/ While I bargained for gift items and enjoyed the quiet, simple life of … Continue reading
Posted in Children's literature, Folklore / multicultural, Interviews
Tagged 12x12 in 2012, Big Brother Mouse, Miranda Paul, Sasha, SCBWI
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Picture Perfect Book – Friday
“Old Hu Hu” written by: Kyle Mewburn award winning writer of “Kiss! Kiss! Yuck! Yuck! illustrated by: Rachel Driscoll Rachel and her partner Michael Greenfield worked together on this book, to make the evocative and beautiful illustrations so special. … Continue reading
Posted in Picture book, Picture Book Review
Tagged Kyle Mewburn, Perfect Picture Book - Friday, Picture book, Scholastic
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“My Mission”…..
Okay! So my mission over the next 12 months, since I chose to accept it, is to write 12 manuscripts over 12 months. This is a challenge that I have signed up for on Julie Hedlund’s blog. These will be … Continue reading
Posted in 12x12in12, Blogs, ideas for writing, Picture book
Tagged childrens literature, Picture book, Writers Resources
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Happy New Year
Happy New Year! to everyone and I hope you are looking forward to a bright future in both your personal and writing world. Looking back over 2011 I can honestly say it has been one of ups and downs, certainly … Continue reading
Writer and Dreamer at work 
“Comment Challenge”
Ohhhh yes! If you thought I have already bitten off more than I can chew, think again!..lol. It should be really fun, all I have to do is comment on five new blogs each day for 21 days. The theory … Continue reading →