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Category Archives: Children’s literature
“Perfect Picture Book” Friday
Little Robin Red Vest Written and Illustrated by: Jan Fearnley Published by: Nosy Crow Ltd UK new edition 2018 Ages: 2 – 5 years Theme: Giving, Compassion, Kindness Opening Lines: Once upon a time, there was a little brown bird. … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” Friday
The Lonely Little Tree Written by : Moya Kirby Illustrated by: Terri Rose Baynton Published by: Scholastic New Zealand, October 2018 Ages: 2 – 6 years Theme: Christmas, Forestry, Loneliness, Helping one another Opening Lines: Where once grew a forest … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” Friday – SWEET DREAMS SARAH by Vivian Kirkfield
Hi everyone, while Vivian is now in Geneva I did before she left New Zealand have a chance to talk to her about her book Sweet Dreams Sarah which is due out April 2nd 2019. It was originally meant to … Continue reading
VIVIAN’S ADVENTURES DOWNUNDER PART2
Wow! This was a moving heartfelt presentation yesterday by the sweetest and most generous person I know, my dear friend and critique buddy Vivian Kirkfield. It was a hit and I was also blown away by the positive reception … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” Friday
When You’re Going to the Moon Written by : Sasha Beekman Illustrated by: Vivienne To Published by: Affirm Press, Melbourne, Australia Ages: 3 – 7 years Theme: dreams, reaching for the stars. Courage, joy of adventure Opening Lines: There’s … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” Friday
A T-Wit for a T-Woo Written by : Charlie Farley Illustrated by: Layn Marlow Published by: Orchard Books, April 2018 Ages: 3 – 5 years Theme: friendship, self-belief Opening Lines: There once was an owl who lived in a wood, … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” Friday
Happy Multicultural Children’s Book Day everyone! And since I have a lovely writing buddy due to visit me in a months time, all the way from a New England village in the USA, I thought I would share a tongue-in-cheek story about … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
Lena’s Shoes are Nervous – a first day of school dilemma Written by: Keith Calabrese Illustrated by: Juana Medina Published by: Atheneum Books for Young Readers Ages: 4 – 8 years Theme: Bravery, empowerment, fear Opening Lines: Today is a … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
Yay! Perfect Picture Book is back and boy do I have some treats in store for you this year….. The lines on Nana’s face Written and Illustrated by: Simona Ciraolo Published by: Flying Eye Books October 2016 Ages: 3 – … Continue reading
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