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Author Archives: Diane Tulloch
“My Mission”…..
Okay! So my mission over the next 12 months, since I chose to accept it, is to write 12 manuscripts over 12 months. This is a challenge that I have signed up for on Julie Hedlund’s blog. These will be … Continue reading
Posted in 12x12in12, Blogs, ideas for writing, Picture book
Tagged childrens literature, Picture book, Writers Resources
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Happy New Year
Happy New Year! to everyone and I hope you are looking forward to a bright future in both your personal and writing world. Looking back over 2011 I can honestly say it has been one of ups and downs, certainly … Continue reading
Picture Perfect Book – Friday
The Kiwi Kids ABC By: Regekah Holguin Age: 2 – 5 years Published: June 2011, by Harper Collins NZ Ltd Theme: Educational, Multicultural Synopsis: H, is for Haka I, is for Icecream J, is for Jandals K, … Continue reading
Picture Perfect Book – Friday
“There’s a Hole in My Bucket” Sung by: The Topp Twins Pictures by: Jenny Cooper. Published by: Scholastics and includes a CD Age: 4 – 6 year olds, although could be enjoyed by older Theme: Entertainment, hilarious, tolerance, Synopsis: ” … Continue reading
“Books for Children – thanks to Big Brother Mouse”
Ever wondered what it would be like to have never seen a “book”. Never know what it was like to turn a page and leap into a world of wonder and make believe. Have you ever imagined never knowing about … Continue reading
Picture Perfect Book – Friday
“Submerged” Magical Tales by Kiwi Kids Author: children aged from 5 to 11 years. Designer: Liz Tui Morris Published by: Learning Media Limited Theme: Magic and wonder of New Zealand through children’s eyes. Synopsis: Well, you can go to that peaceful … Continue reading
“Fruits of ones labour of love”
As my husband pops the newly picked peas from our garden and cooks up the broccoli for our dinner (also from our garden), I browse through a newly arrived book that I had purchased from Amazon.com “Campaigner Challenges 2011” collected … Continue reading
Picture Book Perfect– Friday
“Yoon and the Christmas Mitten” Author: Helen Recorvits Illustrator: Gabi Swiatkowska Age: 4 – 8 Years Theme: Christmas, Traditions, multicultural Synopsis: Yoon new to America helps her Korean family adjust to their new life, when her teacher hands her a book about … Continue reading
Posted in Picture book, Picture Book Review, Reading Aloud
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“Picture Perfect Book – Friday”
“The Night before Christmas” The Recordable Book Written by: Clement C. Moore Illustrated by: Joseph Adolphe Age: Another for all ages. Theme: Christmas Time Synopsis: Christmas stories are not for reading. They’re for reading together, even when you’re apart. Share … Continue reading
Writer and Dreamer at work 
“Comment Challenge”
Ohhhh yes! If you thought I have already bitten off more than I can chew, think again!..lol. It should be really fun, all I have to do is comment on five new blogs each day for 21 days. The theory … Continue reading →