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Author Archives: Diane Tulloch
“PERFECT PICTURE BOOK” FRIDAY
Just the Right Size Written by: Bonnie Grubman Illustrated by: Suzanne Diederen Published by: Clavis Publishing Inc, New York 2018 Ages: 3 – 6 years Theme: Big and Small, Being huggable. Opening Lines: Did you know… that a ladybug is … Continue reading
A FATHER’S LOVE: Nine Different Openings
Most countries follow the United States tradition and celebrate Father’s Day on the 3rd Sunday in June, however New Zealand and Australia celebrate Father’s Day on the 1st Sunday in September. … So what better time than now to … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” Friday
The Glump and the Peeble Written by: Wendy Meddour Illustrated by: Rebecca Ashdown Published by: Frances Lincoln Children’s Books July 2016 Ages: 4 – 8 years Theme: Friendship, being different Opening Lines: The Glump lived alone, In a cave, in … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” Friday
Winter has arrived in all it’s gusty wind, rain and hail. A tornado did quite a bit of damage up north and our Sky Tower was struck by lightning. Temperatures have dropped drastically and so it’s no surprise that this … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” Friday
The Sleeping Gypsy Written by and Illustrated by: Mordicai Gerstein Published by: Holiday House September 2016 Ages: 4 – 8 years Theme: Wonder, Dreams, Art Opening Lines: One night, Henri Rousseau dreamed of a girl walking alone across a desert. … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” Friday
First to the Top Written by: David Hill Illustrated by: Phoebe Morris Published by: Puffin Books of Penguin Random House New Zealand 2015 Ages: 3 – 10 years Theme: Courage, skill, determination Opening Lines: When Edmund Hillary was a boy … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” Friday
Tiny Owl on the Ramshackle Farm Written and Illustrated by: Lotte Wotherspoon Published by: Clay Press, Auckland New Zealand 2016 Ages: 3 – 7 years Theme: Bravery, Fear, Farm animals Opening Lines: High in the branes of an old macrocarpa, … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” Friday
The Way Home for Wolf Written by: Rachel Bright Illustrated by: Jim Field Published by: Orchard Books, The Watts Publishing Group October 2018 Ages: 3 – 7 years Theme: Friendship, Bravery Opening Lines: As a rainbow of lights flickered soft … Continue reading
Webinar – “The Top Five Mistakes That Editors and Agents Most Commonly See in Submissions and How to Avoid Them.”
Last Sunday New Zealand time of 12.30pm which was around 8.30pm Saturday Eastern time in the USA, I sat down to zoom in on a free webinar through the Children’s Book Academy hosted by Dr Mira Reisberg Editor/AD of Clear … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” Friday
Little Robin Red Vest Written and Illustrated by: Jan Fearnley Published by: Nosy Crow Ltd UK new edition 2018 Ages: 2 – 5 years Theme: Giving, Compassion, Kindness Opening Lines: Once upon a time, there was a little brown bird. … Continue reading
