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Author Archives: Diane Tulloch
“Eddie”
As you have noticed I haven’t been posting here of late and with good reason. I had been on a lovely holiday in Australia visiting family. Although only a week long (too short), we had beautiful warm weather, fun at … Continue reading
Posted in Literature
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“A Lion in the Meadow”
A 1969 picture book treasure written by the renowned New Zealand author Margaret Mahy. Illustrated by: Jenny Williams Published by: Puffin Books Age: 3 – 7 years Theme: Imagination Opening Lines: The little boy said, “Mother, there is a lion … Continue reading
Tribute to an Iconic Writing Treasure
At or around 11am on Saturday the 11th August a Reading Aloud Tribute in honour of Margaret Mahy, a New Zealand writing treasure of children’s and young adult stories, who recently passed away, is being held across the country here … Continue reading
Something to Smile About!
Ever woken on a wet miserable day and still felt the sun was shining no matter how gloomy it was outside? That silly smile on your face that you just can’t seem to shake off. The hum of a song, … Continue reading
Posted in SCBWI, What moves me
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Success for “Two Little Bugs”
Remember I posted an interview awhile back about a husband and wife self-publishing team; Dreamboat Books, and reviewed a couple of their books. In case you have forgotten here is one post…. Here. Mark Somerset and his illustrator wife Rowan … Continue reading
Posted in Literature, Picture book
Tagged childrens literature, Mark Sommerset, Rowan Sommerset
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“I Hate to Read”
That caught your attention didn’t it? It certainly caught mine and as I turned the pages of these books below I can see how they would be excellent in helping struggling students gain appreciation of the written word…. Read on… … Continue reading
Posted in Picture book, Picture Book Review
Tagged Etienne Delessert, Rita Marshall, Society of Illustrator
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“Half Way and End of Month post”
“What is Life? It is the flash of a firefly in the night. It is the breath of a buffalo in the wintertime. It is the little shadow which runs across the grass and loses itself in the sunset.” Anonymous … Continue reading
Posted in 12x12in12, Blogs
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“12x12in12 Party” Downunder!
Warm and reassuring, friendships abound, Platefuls of whit, served with talent is found. Here you can ask any question or prompt, to encourage an idea you have to bear fruit. Inspiration is here, there and everywhere, Just follow the directions … Continue reading
Posted in Literature
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Writing from the Heart: Laura Smith, author -June ’12 World of Ink Virtual Tour
Are you interested in reading a gripping, powerfully honest and spiritually moving account of life with all its ups and downs, joys and sorrows, heartbreak and hope. Step into the life of one such author, join me in welcoming my quest……. … Continue reading
“PICTURE PERFECT BOOK” – FRIDAY
“The Sandman” Author: Udo Weigelt Illustrated by: Sibylle Heusser Translated by: J. Alison James Published by: North-South Books Ages: 3 – 7 years Theme: friendship, sleep, dreams, loneliness Opening Lines: Every night when the Sandman came home from dusting the … Continue reading
Posted in 12x12in12, Picture Book Review, Reading Aloud
Tagged Picture book, Sandman, Sibylle Housser
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Writer and Dreamer at work 