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As Promised here is ……..“My Picture Book Party”
If you have been following my blog you will know I travelled to Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam in July/August last year 2011. See my post here https://thepatientdreamer.com/2011/08/20/the-children-of-laos/ While I bargained for gift items and enjoyed the quiet, simple life of … Continue reading
Posted in Children's literature, Folklore / multicultural, Interviews
Tagged 12x12 in 2012, Big Brother Mouse, Miranda Paul, Sasha, SCBWI
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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
“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
“Picture Perfect Book – Friday”
“Can You See What I See? Night before Christmas” Picture Puzzles to search and solve Written and Illustrated by Walter Wick. Published by Scholastic Inc. Age: All ages..…..It’s True! Theme/Topic: Christmas Time, the best time of the year. Synopsis: The … Continue reading
Final NZ SCBWI meeting for 2011
I managed to catch the last NZ SCBWI conference of the year, last weekend, despite my having to work a few hours that day. So glad I did as Lorrain Day former Publishing Manager/Editor of Harper Collins NZ for 10 … Continue reading
“Thanksgiving Contest! “
Over on Susanna’s Blog everyone is invited to ……… Write a children’s Thanksgiving story beginning with the sentence: “They were supposed to go to Grandma’s for Thanksgiving, but the blizzard came in fast….” Maximum word length: 250 (but anything less … Continue reading
Posted in Blogs, Children's literature, ideas for writing, Tara Lazer
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“What, I can’t believe it!”
That was my first reaction when I came online this morning and a dear friend, a Children’s Book Hub member, informed me, I had won a random prize for my entry in the third and final, Writers’ Platform Campaign. Here is … Continue reading
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