Monthly Archives: October 2014

“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 25/10/2014 by Diane Tulloch

Tough Chicks Written by: Cece Meng Illustrated by: Melissa Suber Published by: Clarion Publishers, New York 2009 Ages: 4 – 8 years Theme: Girl power, being unique Opening Lines: From the moment Mama Hen’s eggs burst open, she knew she … Continue reading →

Posted in Children's literature, Picture Book Review | Tagged Cece Meng, Children's Picture book, childrens literature, Melissa Suber, Susanna Leonard Hill, tough chicks | 20 Comments

“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 18/10/2014 by Diane Tulloch

Harry & Hopper Written by: Margaret Wild Illustrated by: Freya Blackwood Published by: Omnibus Books an imprint of Scholastic Australia Pty Ltd 2009 and again by Feiwel & Friends (January 18, 2011) Ages: 2 – 5 years Theme: Loss, connection, … Continue reading →

Posted in Children's literature, Picture Book Review | Tagged Children's Picture book, chilldren's Books Heal, Freya Blackwood, Grief, Grief Loss and Bereavement, Margaret Wild, Patricia Hilton, Susanna Leonard Hill | 22 Comments

“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 11/10/2014 by Diane Tulloch

Steam Train, Dream Train Written by: Sherri Dusky Rinker Illustrated by: Tom Lichtenheld Published by: Chronicle Books LLC 2013 Ages: 4 – 6 years Theme: Trains, animals, night-time Opening Lines: Through the darkness, clickety-clack… coming closer, down the track… hold … Continue reading →

Posted in Children's literature, Picture book, Picture Book Review | Tagged Children's Picture book, Steam Trains for kids, Susanna Leonard Hill, Tom Lichtenheld | 20 Comments

“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 04/10/2014 by Diane Tulloch

Fly Free! Written by: Roseanne Thong Illustrated by: Enjin Kim Neilan Published by: Boyds Mills Press 2009 Ages: 7 – 9 years Theme: kindness, karma, paying it forward Opening Lines: It was early morning, and the sun had just risen … Continue reading →