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Category Archives: Children’s literature
“November, a Month of Ideas”
During my time with the Writer’s Platform Campaign on Rach Writes Blog I came across another month long writers campaign called PiBoldMo, created and run by Tara Laser. A mother of two young girls, a member of SCBWI she has … Continue reading
Book Reading Challenge: 32 and 33
As I typed the heading I suddenly realised I had reached my goal of 32 books within the year…..Yay! I remember thinking when I first started, I didn’t think I would accomplish it, for one thing the blogging world seemed … Continue reading
Book Reading challenge: 31
“Sounds Spooky” By Christopher Cheng and Illustrator Sarah Davis Imagine sitting up in bed late at night and hearing strange, creaking, tinkering noises or the sound of something crashing (which probably woke you up in the first place) and you … Continue reading
Book Reading Challenge: Book No.30
Tomie dePaola is one author I would love to meet, his effervescence to life is so contagious. I remember the first time I saw him at the BEA Breakfast in New York, (via internet). Julie Andrews was hosting and when she introduced … Continue reading
Posted in Blogs, Children's literature, Picture book, Writers Campaign
Tagged E-book, Holiday
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“My Second SCBWI ….NZ Meeting.”
My second SCBWI meeting here in Auckland proved to be very interesting, even with a TV monitor silently going, I found our guest, Christine Dale of Dahl Design captivating, giving insight into what publishers want from a writer, offering titbits, … Continue reading
Book Reading Challenge: No: 27
“Yoon and the Christmas Mitten” by Helen Recorvits and illustrated by Gabi Swiatkowska When I first saw this book in the library I immediately thought of my new online friend, I had come to know earlier this year, through a fansite. … Continue reading
Posted in Children's literature, Picture book, Picture Book Review
Tagged Christmas, Holiday, Korean language, Santa Claus, Yoon
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Book Reading Challenge: Book No’s… 25 & 26.
With the help of my local librarian I managed to track down a couple more of my good friend Jim Rumford’s children’s books. Silent Music … A story of Baghdad….. by James Rumford for ages 4 – 8 yrs … Continue reading
Posted in Children's literature, Literature, Picture book, Picture Book Review
Tagged Ali, Arabic Language, Baghdad, Book, Children, Jane Addams, Shopping, Silent Music
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“Emma’s Teleseminar “
As you already know (if you have read an earlier post of mine called “Getting ones Feet Wet”) I am a Children’s Book Hub Member, having joined earlier this year after completing an online Picture Book Course that Emma runs from … Continue reading
Posted in Children's literature, ideas for writing, Literature, Picture book
Tagged Arts, Author, Children's, Julie Andrews, Literature, Shopping, Teleseminars, Writers Resources
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Book Reading Challenge: Book No.23
“Martha” Written and illustrated by Gennady Spirin This sweet story is based on when back in Moscow, Gennady’s own young son brought home a crow with a broken wing. When taken to the Veterinary who suggested having it put down, as … Continue reading
Book Reading Challenge: Book No. 22
“Mr. Worry” A story about OCD by Holly L Niner and Illustrated by Greg Swearingen Within these beautifully soft airbrushed painted pictures by Greg Swearingen, Kevin, a young boy with sandy blonde coloured hair (reminding me so much of my younger … Continue reading
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