Monthly Archives: May 2017

“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 27/05/2017 by Diane Tulloch

At 12.51 pm on the 22nd February 2011 a magnitude 6.30 earthquake struck Christchurch.  Five months previously a magnitude 7.1 quake rocked the city and the Canterbury region.  The children of Christchurch and of Canterbury have suffered greatly as a … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 20/05/2017 by Diane Tulloch

I thought it was about time I reviewed and shared another lovely kiwi picture book. This is true kiwi fun. A Hippo Lives in Havelock Written by: Brett Avison Illustrated by: Scott Tulloch Published by: David Bateman Ltd, New Zealand … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 13/05/2017 by Diane Tulloch

Charley’s First Night Written by: Amy Hest Illustrated by: Helen Oxenbury Published by: Walker Books Ltd 2012 Ages:   3 – 7 years Theme: pet, responsibility, home Opening Lines: It was snowing that night and Charley wanted me to carry him … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 06/05/2017 by Diane Tulloch

The Little Piano Girl Written by: Ann Ingalls and Maryann Macdonald Illustrated by: Giselle Potter Published by: Houghton Mifflin Books for Children 2010 Ages:   5 – 8 years Theme: music, jazz, acceptance, non-fiction, Opening Lines: The night she left Georgia, … Continue reading →

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