Category Archives: Children’s literature

THE DIAMOND & THE BOY: Thirteen Different Openings

Posted on 10/11/2018 by

I’m so proud to introduce the author of The Diamond and The Boy, Hannah Holt. A dear friend and critique buddy for the past seven years I have come to know Hannah never does things by halves. Many of you … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” Friday

Posted on 20/10/2018 by

Love Enough for Two Written and Illustrated by: Jane Chapman Published by:  Little Tiger Press (January 12, 2017) Ages:   3 – 6 years Theme: sharing, sibling rivalry Opening Lines: “Mo!” called Grandma one evening “I’ve got a lovely surprise down … Continue reading →

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AN SCBWI MEETING WITH ILLUSTRATOR BRIAN LOVELOCK

Posted on 09/10/2018 by

Whether it was the irresistibly warm spring day or that it was the first day of school holidays, there appeared to be only a small turnout at the Auckland SCBWI meeting on Saturday.  For whatever reason those of us who were … Continue reading →

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Rice From Heaven

Posted on 02/09/2018 by

I am so excited to be holding this beautiful picture book, “Rice from Heaven” written by the lovely Tina Cho and illustrated by Keum Jin Song. It finally arrived down-under, New Zealand. I can’t believe it’s here. It is very special … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 31/03/2018 by

The Snow Lion Written: Jim Helmore Illustrated by: Richard Jones Published by: Simon & Schuster, London, Uk. September 2017 Ages:   2 years and over. Theme: Friendship, courage. Opening Lines: Caro and her mum went to live in a new house … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 03/02/2018 by

I’ve missed a few weeks of PPBF due to visitors and life getting in the way, but I’m glad to be back and sharing this wonderful find…. PERFECTLY NORMAN Written and illustrated by: Tom Percival Published by: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 29/04/2017 by

THAT’S WHEN I KNEW A Big Sister’s Tale Written and Illustrated by: Claire Alexander Published by: PaRragon Books; 1st edition (December 13, 2013) Ages:   3 – 6 years Theme: Siblings, Connection, new baby Opening Lines: My name is Poppy, and … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 15/04/2017 by

The Green Umbrella Written by: Jackie Azua Kramer Illustrated by: Maral Sassouni Published by: North South Inc 2017 Ages:   4 – 8 years Theme: Imagination, Friendship, Sharing, Adventure Opening Lines: One rainy day an Elephant was taking a walk with … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 25/03/2017 by

KITE DAY – A Bear and Mole Story Written and Illustrated by:   Will Hillenbrand Published by: Holiday House New York 2012 Ages:   3 – 6 Theme: friendship, teamwork, possibilities, fun Opening Lines: Bear looked at the sky. Could it be? … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 04/12/2016 by

Oops! I’m late, I’m late. But I do have a lovely picture book to share as we countdown to Christmas Day. Christmas for a Kitten Written by: Robin Pulver Illustrated by: Layne Johnson Published by: Albert Whitman & Co USA … Continue reading →

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