Category Archives: Children’s literature

ANZAC DAY

Posted on 26/04/2012 by Diane Tulloch

To day  25th April, is a very special day for New Zealanders and Australians as we celebrate ANZAC Day, to commemorate those who died in World War 1 in Gallipoli (Turkey).   ANZAC stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps and 25th of … Continue reading →

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1 Million Books for Gambia

Posted on 19/04/2012 by Diane Tulloch

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 →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 07/04/2012 by Diane Tulloch

“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 →

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THE KREATIV AND SUNSHINE AWARDS

Posted on 07/03/2012 by Diane Tulloch

I am one lucky bunny lately, with winning prizes and now awards, and it’s only just the first week of March! Earlier this year I received the prestigious “Kreativ Blog” award from that handsome young dude over on “This Kid … Continue reading →

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“SPECIAL GUEST POST”: Virginia Grenier – From Buyer to Writer

Posted on 29/02/2012 by Diane Tulloch

I am so excited to be finally welcoming a very special guest whom I have known,  oh gosh!, for a few years now, since she critiqued a draft of my novel (still a work in progress), after I found her … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 11/02/2012 by Diane Tulloch

“Happy Feet’s  Incredible Journey        – The story of the world’s most famous penguin. Created and Published by;     Forest and Bird and Penquin GroupNZ Ltd Published in:    November 2011 Age:  4 – 8 year olds. Theme:  Environmental, the life of, hope, survival, animals, learning. … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 04/02/2012 by Diane Tulloch

“Charlie and Kiwi” an evolutionary adventure Created by:   New York Hall of Science Illustrated by:  Peter H Reynolds Age:   4 – 8 years Theme:   Science,  Adventure, Evolution, History, Learning, understanding, Fun Published:  June 2011 Opening pages:   This is Charlie.  Charlie … Continue reading →

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Perfect Picture Book – Friday

Posted on 28/01/2012 by Diane Tulloch

This book review was not the intended one for this week but due to an unfortunate incident which has left me without a laptop among other things and in such a distressed state, one of my staff knowing I review children’s books offered … Continue reading →

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“ERIK “…. NEW KID ON THE BLOCK

Posted on 23/01/2012 by Diane Tulloch

Just over a week ago a beautiful picture arrived in my mailbox from Erik one of the new kids on the block in the 12x12in12 writers group headed by Julie Hedlund. I had won the gorgeous illustration by Lindsay Barrett … Continue reading →

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Perfect Picture Book – Friday

Posted on 21/01/2012 by Diane Tulloch

Okay, so I was in two minds whether to post this book since I had already mentioned the second book of ”Magical Tales by Kiwi Kids.” This is the very first time that NZ Post gave Kiwi kids the chance … Continue reading →

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