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Category Archives: 12x12in12
“Perfect Picture Book” –Friday
With Mother’s Day just over a week away I couldn’t resist in reviewing the Perfect picture book for Mother and Child. Come share in the joy of wisdom and wonder from the pages of…….. “Thanks to You” Wisdom from … Continue reading
Posted in 12x12in12, Picture book, Picture Book Review, Reading Aloud
Tagged Emma Walton Hamilton, Julie Andrews Collection
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1 Million Books for Gambia
As promised Miranda is back to guest post here again. This time to talk about her venture into her Project called “1 Million Books for Gambia.” An Unfinished Story By Miranda Paul Stepping into a new classroom is a nerve-wracking … Continue reading
Posted in 12x12in12, Children's literature, Folklore / multicultural
Tagged Gambia, Miranda Paul
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“Perfect Picture Book” Friday
Well Easter has come and gone, and what a lovely time it was. Thankfully here downunder the kids are off on two week first term break and I for one am pleased, as it means the roads are not so jammed … Continue reading
Posted in 12x12in12, Picture book, Picture Book Review
Tagged Emma Walton Hamilton, Picture book
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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
“Middle School is worse than meatloaf” Author: Jennifer L Holm Pictures by: Elicia Castaldi Published by: Simon and Schuster KIDS.Simonand Schuster.com A NAPPA Gold Award Winner Ages: 8 – 12 years Theme: Humour, Life experiences, the ups and downs of school life, creativity. … Continue reading
Posted in 12x12in12, Children's literature, Literature, Picture Book Review
Tagged Humour, Middle school, Susanna Leonard Hill
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Phyllis’s Adventure in Kiwiland.
*Yawn* Arrrr what a brill sleep. Morning Bro, morning Sis! Had to leave real early this morning, and take Diane’s hubby to work then on to a garage as the car was due for a warrant, so we waited and … Continue reading
Posted in 12x12in12, Blogs, Folklore / multicultural, ideas for writing, Picture book
Tagged Susanna Hill
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She Made It!!!
Yes that cute little traveller finally made it down under yesterday afternoon. Unfortunately I was working so I picked her up late afternoon, and luckily today have time off work to show her around my lovely city. If you haven’t … Continue reading
Walking the Write Track with Donna
Have you ever come across a blog that caught your eye, and fed the inquisitive mind? A Blog that wiped away the wrinkled tension across your brow after a long day of work. One that makes you stop and think … Continue reading
“PERFECT PICTURE BOOK” – Friday
The Famous Nini : A Mostly true Story of How a Plain White Cat Became a Star Author: Mary Nethery Illustrated by: John Manders. Published: Clarion Books 2010 Age: 3 – and up Theme: Cats, Cultural, friendship, Historical, Performing Arts … Continue reading
Posted in 12x12in12, Folklore / multicultural, Picture book, Picture Book Review
Tagged John Manders, Mary Nethery, Performing arts
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“Valentines Day Contest”
Over on Susanna’s Blog she is hosting a “Valentines Day Contest”, about an unlikely Valentine. I love her blog it’s always full of fun articles and interesting, inspiring information. We’ve been asked to submit a childrens poem or prose in … Continue reading
Posted in 12x12in12, ideas for writing
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Join me in an Interview with Miranda Sibo Paul
I am absolutely delighted to be interviewing Miranda Sibo Paul today. I first “met” Miranda after winning a random prize during the PiBoldMo Challenge headed by Tara Lazar. A beautiful multicultural book called “Tales from China” a story adaptation of World … Continue reading
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