Monthly Archives: January 2014

“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 24/01/2014 by Diane Tulloch

The Pipi Swing Author: Sarona Aiono-Iosefa Illustrated by: Bruce Potter Published by: Reed Publishing Ltd 2007 Age: 4 – 8yrs Theme: family, fun, death and moving on. Opening lines: “Grandpa’s up to his old tricks again, Mai!” I called to … Continue reading →

Posted in Children's literature, Folklore / multicultural, Picture Book Review | Tagged Bruce Potter, Children's Picture book, childrens literature, Sarona Aiono-Iosefa, Susanna Leonard Hill | 27 Comments

“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 18/01/2014 by Diane Tulloch

Callie Cat, Ice Skater By: Eileen Spinelli, Illustrated by: Anne Kennedy Published by: Albert Whitman & Company, in Illinois USA2007 Age: 5years and up. Theme: Joy, Friendship, First Lines: Winter was Callie’s favourite season. In winter she would go ice … Continue reading →

Posted in Picture book, Picture Book Review | Tagged Children's Picture book, Eileen Spinelli, Picture book | 18 Comments

Looking ahead – 2014

Posted on 02/01/2014 by Diane Tulloch

The first two days of the bright, sparkling New Year has been about catching up with dear friends. I love it when I hop on Facebook for a few minutes only to have a writer friend or two pop … Continue reading →