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Author Archives: Diane Tulloch
Update!
Hi there! It’s been awhile since I have been here. While the northern hemisphere enjoys their summer we are in the midst of winter. It’s been wet and woolly, with slippery roads and road works, power cuts, and with the … Continue reading
Posted in Literature
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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
It’s the last day of Perfect Picture Book – Friday for a while, as it closes for the northern summer. Sad, I know, I do love the series, the company that passes my blog to read my reviews and the … Continue reading
The Key and a Legend!
This past week I have to admit to taking time out from my writing as I have been busy playing at tour guide and hosting visitors from afar, not to mention star gazing. Rather I should say, gazing with admiration … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
Dinosaurs Love Cheese Author: Jackie French Illustrator: Nina Rycroft Published by: Angus & Robertson, Imprint of Harper Collins Publishers Ages: 3 – 5 Theme: cheese, animals, mayhem Opening lines: I love milk and sandwiches, but dinosaurs love cheese. Synopsis: A … Continue reading
Posted in Children's literature, Picture book, Picture Book Review
Tagged Jackie French, Nina Rycroft, Susanna Leonard Hill
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THE TOPP TWINS BOOK
Written by: Jools and Lynda Topp Published by: Penquin Books From the Back cover: Jools and Lynda, The Topp Twins, are pleased to bring you their very first book. The talented duo acquaints us with their childhood on the farm, leaving home and … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
Zero the Hero Author: Joan Holub Illustrator: Tom Lichenheld Published by: Henry Holt & Co 2012 Ages: 6 – 10 years Themes: Friendship, mathematics, Heroism Opening Lines: Unlike most numbers, Zero believed himself to be a hero He just needed … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
Kami and the Yaks Author: Andrea Stenn Stryer Illustrated by: Bert Dodson Published by: Bay Otter Press, Palo Alto, California. 2007 Age: 5 – 8 years Theme: communication, resourcefulness, deafness, strength and courage Opening Lines: High in a land where winds … Continue reading
The Adventures of Lai-Lai and Chub-Chub: Lai-Lai Meets Chub-Chub
Written by: Dr. Aaron Chokan Illustrated by: Amy Rottinger Published by: Halo Publishing International ISBN-10: 1612441505 ISBN: 9781612441504 Hardback Ages: 2 years and over Theme: choices, responsibility, new pet, friendship Opening line: Lai-Lai is full of joy today. She is getting … Continue reading
Posted in Picture book, Picture Book Review, World of Ink
Tagged Amy Rottinger, Dr. Aaron Chokan, World of Ink Tour
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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
Barney and the Kitten Written by: Hisako Madokoro Illustrated by: Ken Kuroi Translated by: Peter Howlett Published by: RIC Publications Ltd Asia, Japan Ages: 3 – 6yrs Theme: Love, caring, responsibility, adventure, friendship and humour. Opening Lines: One day, Barney goes … Continue reading
Thoughts and Quotes in life and writing!
“The winds and waves are always on the side of the ablest navigators.” -by Edward Gibbon “If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the … Continue reading
Posted in Blogs, Literature, What moves me
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Writer and Dreamer at work 