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Author Archives: Diane Tulloch
A Private Journal of a South American Adventure: Part 1
Hi everyone I am back after a wonderful four weeks holiday traveling to and from Chile, including a few days off work to get over the jet lag. Firstly I would like to apologise for not keeping in touch. If … Continue reading
Blog on Hiatus and a South American Adventure
Yes, that’s right folks as from tomorrow, this blog will be in hiatus for the next four weeks as hubby and I take off for a summer adventure in South America. We have been planning on going for nearly two … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
Finding Joy Author: Marion Coste Illustrated by: Young Chen Published by: Boyds Mills Press Ages: 6 and up Theme: multicultural, adoption, family Opening Lines: When Shu-Li was born, her mother and father cried. They wrapped her in a soft red … Continue reading
Posted in Folklore / multicultural, Picture Book Review
Tagged Adoption, International, Marion Coste, Susanna Leonard Hill
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In Sickness and in Laughter
Sorry my blog has been a bit quiet of late. Over three weeks ago I came down with a very bad case of glandular fever. Not only swallow, sore throat, but nauseous, high temperature and dragging my feet. I ended … Continue reading
Posted in Blogs, ideas for writing, Reading Aloud
Tagged 12 x 12, Catherine Johnson, Humour, Pam Ayres
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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
The Little Lost Robin Author: Elizabeth Baguley Illustrator: Tina Macnaughton Published by: Good Books Ages: 3 years and up Theme: Friendship Opening Lines: On the edge of the deep woods lived an old Hare. Once, he had leaped and pranced … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
The Little Blue Duck. Author: Chris Gurney Illustrator: Stevie Mahardhika Published by: Scholastic Ages: 3 – 6 years. Theme: patience, persistence, team work – lack of, self-absorbed. Opening lines: A little Blue Duck, with a passion to cook, was busily searching her … Continue reading
Posted in Children's literature, Picture Book Review
Tagged Chris Gurney, Little Blue Duck, Pavlova (food)
33 Comments
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
“Because of You” Author: B.G. Hennessy Illustrated by: Hiroe Nakata Published by: Candlewick Press Ages: 2 – 5 years Theme: Kindness, friendship, peace Opening sentences: Each time a child is born, the world changes. When you were born, there was a … Continue reading
Posted in Children's literature, Picture Book Review
Tagged B G Hennessy, Books, Child care, Children, Susanna Leonard Hill
21 Comments
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
I know I am a little late with the Christmas theme, but I had, had this one saved and wanted so much to share it with you. I think it’s a classic! “The Worst Twelve Days of Christmas” Author: … Continue reading
Posted in 12x12in12, Picture Book Review, Reading Aloud
Tagged Christmas, Picture book, Susanna Hill, Twelve Days of Christmas
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Happy New Year
Happy New Year to You All! Looking back it has certainly been an interesting, adventure. Full of learning, and growing, with changes that have come my way. In my personal life I took on a Managerial roll, with new staff, … Continue reading
Posted in 12x12in12, Literature, PiBoldMo, Picture book, SCBWI
Tagged 12x12in12, New Year, New Years Eve, PiBoldMo
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Writer and Dreamer at work 