Author Archives: Diane Tulloch

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About Diane Tulloch

Known also as the Patientdreamer I am a writer who loves to dream, and is passionate about writing stories for the young so that they may join me in the wonders of adventure in countries and cultures afar, and in special moments to remember.

“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 21/11/2015 by Diane Tulloch

With the news this week of one of New Zealand’s sporting legend’s death at the young age of 40 years, Jono Lomu was known around the world as a Rugby great…  It is a time of remembering and reflecting on … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 24/10/2015 by Diane Tulloch

Room on the Broom Written by: Julia Donaldson Illustrated by: Axel Scheffler Published by: Dail Books for Young Readers, Divison of Penguin Young Readers NYC, USA 2001 Ages:   3 – 6 years Theme: Friendship, Adventure, Opening Lines: The witch had … Continue reading →

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Titbits of information for Writers

Posted on 19/10/2015 by Diane Tulloch

Hi, I’ve been missing in action here on my blog for a while so thought I would share some writing resources, titbits of information and some exciting news. In the world of writing it is as I have come to … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 16/10/2015 by Diane Tulloch

Yay!!!   So Perfect Picture Book weekly postings on the lovely Susanna Leonard Hill’s blog is back in full swing and I so love joining the others and meeting up with new bloggers and enjoying their Picture Book choices.   Yeah I … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 13/06/2015 by Diane Tulloch

How Robin Saved Spring Written by: Debbie Ouellet Illustrated by: Nicoetta Ceccoli Published by: Christy Ottaviana Books, Henry Holt and Co, New York USA, 2009 Ages:   4 – 8 years Theme:  changing seasons, persistence, Opening Lines: Long ago, in a … Continue reading →

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“SHOW ME HOW!”

Posted on 11/06/2015 by Diane Tulloch

Hi Everyone, After a hectic few weeks it has been lovely taking time out to relax away from work, catch up on some revision and even draft a new picture book story for my June 12×12 group. Also I have … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 06/06/2015 by Diane Tulloch

Laundry Day Written and Illustrated by: Maurie J Manning Published by: Clarion Books, Imprint of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Co 2012 Ages:   4 – 8 years Theme:  diversity, honesty, adventure Opening Lines: “Shoeshine, mister?” “Scuse me. Shoeshine?” “Would you like … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 30/05/2015 by Diane Tulloch

Grub’s Pups Written by: Abi Burlingham Illustrated by: Sarah Warburton Published by: Piccadilly Press, London, 2011 Ages:   3 – 6 years Theme:  Family, anxiety, love, patience Opening Lines: This is me. I’m Ruby. This is Grub. A very exciting thing … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 16/05/2015 by Diane Tulloch

The Wishing Stone Written by: Steve Smallman Illustrated by: Rebecca Elliott Published by: QED Publishing (January 7, 2010) Ages:   4 – 6 years Theme:  Friendship, bravery, lonely Opening Lines: Armadillo lived in the swamp. He was lonely and wished that … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 09/05/2015 by Diane Tulloch

Where Is Home, Little Pip? Written by: Karma Wilson Illustrated by: Jane Chapman Published by: Margaret K. McElderry Books, 23 Sept 2008 Ages:   3 – 8 years Theme:  Family, adventure, home. Opening Lines: Pip was hatched in a nest made … Continue reading →

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