Monthly Archives: March 2014

“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 14/03/2014 by Diane Tulloch

Angel Coming Written by:  Heather Henson Illustrated by:  Susan Gaber Published by:  Atheneum Books for Young Readers an imprint of Simon &Schuster Children’s Publishing Division.  2005 Age:  3 – 8 years Theme:  patience, new baby, waiting, preparation First Lines:  Mama … Continue reading →

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“PERFECT PICTURE BOOK” – Friday

Posted on 08/03/2014 by Diane Tulloch

The Red Sash Written by:   Jean E. Pendziwol Illustrated by:   Nicolas Debon Published by:   A Groundwood Book House of Anansi Press, Toronto.  2005 Ages:   5 – 8 years Theme:   historical fiction, courage, strength, multicultural Opening Sentences:  The sun is rising … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 01/03/2014 by Diane Tulloch

Up Written and Illustrated by:   Jim LaMarche Published by:   Chronicle Books LLC Ages:   3 – 8 years Theme:  Magical, persistence, a gift, imagination First Lines:    “Hey, Mouse, have fun making cookies with Mommy today!” Michael yelled over the screeching gulls.  … Continue reading →

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