Author Archives: Diane Tulloch

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 02/05/2015 by Diane Tulloch

The House that Went to Sea Written by: Melinda Szymanik Illustrated by: Gabriella Klepatski Published by: Duck Creek Press an Imprint of David Ling Publishing Ltd NZ 2011 Ages: 3 – 7 years Theme: Family relationships, boredom, adventure Opening Lines: … Continue reading →

Posted in Children's literature, Picture Book Review | Tagged Adventure, Children's Picture book, childrens books, Melinda Szymanik, Perfect Picture Book - Friday, Susanna Leonard Hill | 20 Comments

“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 18/04/2015 by Diane Tulloch

The BICYCLE Produced by: Colin Thompson and 14 well-known illustrators for Save the Children Published by: Harper Collins Publishers Australia Pty Ltd in 2011 Ages: 3 + years Theme: the symbol of a bicycle, what it can represent in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Children's literature, Picture Book Review, What moves me | Tagged Bicycles, Cambodia, Colin Thompson, Perfect Picture Book - Friday, Sara Davis, Save the Children, Susanna Leonard Hill | 13 Comments

“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 11/04/2015 by Diane Tulloch

Zayde Comes to Live Written by: Sheri Sinykin Illustrated by: Kristina Swarner Published by: Peachtree Publishers Atlanta, Georgia USA 2012 Ages: 3 – 7 years Theme: death, memories, curiosity, questions Opening Lines: Zayde comes to live with us. It’s because … Continue reading →

Posted in Children's literature, Picture Book Review, What moves me | Tagged Children's Picture book, Grief Loss and Bereavement, Kristina Swarner, Perfect Picture Book - Friday, Picture book, Sheri Sinykin, Susanna Leonard Hill | 11 Comments

“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 21/03/2015 by Diane Tulloch

Horsefly and Honeybee Written and illustrated by: Randy Cecil Published by: Henry Holt and Co.1 edition (March 27, 2012) Ages: 3 – 8 years Theme: adventure, sharing, friendship Opening Lines: Honeybee was tired. So she stretched and yawned and plopped … Continue reading →

Posted in Picture Book Review | Tagged Children's Picture book, childrens literature, Honeybee, Randy Cecil, Susanna Leonard Hill | 21 Comments

“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 14/03/2015 by Diane Tulloch

Two Little Birds Written and illustrated by: Mary Newell DePalma Published by: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers, 14 Feb 2014 Ages: 3 – 7 years Theme: nature, adventure, wonder, growing up Opening Lines: After much effort two little birds emerged … Continue reading →

Posted in Children's literature, Picture Book Review | Tagged Birds, Children's Picture book, Mary Newell DePalma, Nature, Perfect Picture Book - Friday, Susanna Leonard Hill | 14 Comments

“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 07/03/2015 by Diane Tulloch

My Bibi Always Remembers Written by: Toni Buzzeo Illustrated by: Mike Wohnoutka Published by: Disney Hyperion Books, New York, Sept 2014 Ages: 3 – 6 years Theme: comfort, security, family love, grandparents Opening Lines: When Bibi calls, everyone comes – … Continue reading →

Posted in Children's literature, Picture Book Review | Tagged Children's Picture book, Elephants, Mike Wohnoutka, Perfect Picture Book - Friday, Susanna Leonard Hill, Toni Buzzeo | 14 Comments

“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 14/02/2015 by Diane Tulloch

Little Penquin LOST Written by: Tracey Corderoy Illustrated by: Gavin Scott Published by: Little Tiger Press This edition 2012. First published 2011 in UK. Ages: 3 – 6 years Theme: Loss, comfort, found Opening Lines: Three little roly-poly penguins were … Continue reading →

Posted in Children's literature, Picture Book Review | Tagged childrens books, Gavin Scott, Perfect Picture Book - Friday, Stories of Penquins, Susanna Leonard Hill, Tracey Corderoy | 21 Comments

“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 07/02/2015 by Diane Tulloch

Peanut Butter and Homework Sandwiches Written by: Lisa Broadie Cook Illustrated by: Jack E. Davis Published by: G P Putnam’s Sons an imprint of Penguin Group USA Inc. July 2011 Ages: 4 – 8 years Theme: Opening Lines: It was … Continue reading →

Posted in Children's literature, Picture Book Review | Tagged childrens books, Homework, Jack E Davis, Lisa Broadie Cook, Perfect Picture Book - Friday, Susanna Leonard Hill | 25 Comments

“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 31/01/2015 by Diane Tulloch

The Moon Dragons Written and Illustrated by: Dyan Sheldon Published by: Gary Blythe Ages: 4 – 8 years Theme: preserving, secrets, wonder Opening Lines: A traveller once told a king a tale: “Long ago, when even trees had dreams, moon … Continue reading →

Posted in Children's literature, Picture Book Review | Tagged Children's Picture book, Dyan Sheldon, Perfect Picture Book - Friday, Susanna Leonard Hill | 5 Comments

BOOK LOVE – A Blog Hop

Posted on 31/01/2015 by Diane Tulloch

I was deciding what to post this week when my dear writing buddy Carrie tagged me in a BOOK LOVE of a blogging kind. Don’t you just love the adorable badge that Dana Carey designed for this? As Carrie points out we … Continue reading →