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Author Archives: Diane Tulloch
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
CLEMENTINE’S WALK Written and Illustrated by: Annie White Published by: New Frontier Publishing Pty Ltd, in Australia 2013 Ages: 2 – 5 years Theme: patience, persistence, loyalty Opening Lines: Clementine was very bored, with nothing left to do. Then looking … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
Happy New Year Everyone, after coming back from our brief trip to spend Christmas with family and the mention of possibly the youngest nephew flying down to visit later in the year, I thought of this great book to review, … Continue reading
The Handkerchief Quilt
The Handkerchief Quilt Written by: Carol Crane Illustrated by: Gary Palmer Published by: Sleeping Bear Press 2010 Ages: 6 and up Theme: community, coming together, raising funds, helping those in need. Opening lines: The town always started its day with … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
I would like to wish everyone that celebrates it, A very happy Thanks Giving. It wasn’t till tonight that I realised the choice I made for PPBF has a kind of grateful theme. Being grateful to be able to share … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
I had another book lined up for this week. But after watching the news with the unexpected heavy snow falls in the USA and hoping friends are keeping safe and warm, I thought this gorgeously illustrated one was more in keeping with the … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
TITANICAT Written by: Marty Crisp Illustrated by: Robert Papp Published by: Sleeping Bear Press 2008 Ages: 6 and up Theme: Instinct, superstition, heart Opening Lines: Every time Jim glanced to the side, there was the cat, flashing the tip of … Continue reading
Kiwi SCBWI Workshop 201
Spring is a lovely time of year, don’t you agree? On a sunny spring day last weekend I attended the Kiwi SCBWI Picture Books 201 workshop headed by award-winning author and illustrator, Sally Sutton and Nina Rycroft. After attending last year’s … Continue reading
Posted in ideas for writing, Picture book, SCBWI
Tagged Children's Picture book, Kiwi-SCBWI, Nina Rycroft, Sally Sutton, SCBWI, Writing for Children
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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
MILO and The Magical Stones Written/Illustrated by: Marcus Pfister Translated by: Marianne Martens Published by: North-South Books Inc Ages: 3 – 8 years Theme: gratitude, consequences, environmental Opening Lines: In the middle of the sea there was an island, and … Continue reading
HALLOWEENSIE CONTEST!!!!!
Oh my! It’s that time of year again and our lovely writing buddy and friend, Susanna Leonard Hill never misses an opportunity to run a competition. In fact this is the 4th year she has run the Halloweensie Contest on her … Continue reading
Posted in ideas for writing, Susanna' s contests.
Tagged Halloween, Susanna Leonard Hill, Writing for Children
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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
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
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