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Category Archives: Children’s literature
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
The Moon Dragons Written and Illustrated by: Dyan Sheldon Published by: Gary Blythe Ages: 4 – 8 years Theme: preserving, secrets, wonder Opening Lines: A traveller once told a king a tale: “Long ago, when even trees had dreams, moon … Continue reading
BOOK LOVE – A Blog Hop
I was deciding what to post this week when my dear writing buddy Carrie tagged me in a BOOK LOVE of a blogging kind. Don’t you just love the adorable badge that Dana Carey designed for this? As Carrie points out we … Continue reading
The Handkerchief Quilt
The Handkerchief Quilt Written by: Carol Crane Illustrated by: Gary Palmer Published by: Sleeping Bear Press 2010 Ages: 6 and up Theme: community, coming together, raising funds, helping those in need. Opening lines: The town always started its day with … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
I would like to wish everyone that celebrates it, A very happy Thanks Giving. It wasn’t till tonight that I realised the choice I made for PPBF has a kind of grateful theme. Being grateful to be able to share … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
I had another book lined up for this week. But after watching the news with the unexpected heavy snow falls in the USA and hoping friends are keeping safe and warm, I thought this gorgeously illustrated one was more in keeping with the … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
TITANICAT Written by: Marty Crisp Illustrated by: Robert Papp Published by: Sleeping Bear Press 2008 Ages: 6 and up Theme: Instinct, superstition, heart Opening Lines: Every time Jim glanced to the side, there was the cat, flashing the tip of … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
Tough Chicks Written by: Cece Meng Illustrated by: Melissa Suber Published by: Clarion Publishers, New York 2009 Ages: 4 – 8 years Theme: Girl power, being unique Opening Lines: From the moment Mama Hen’s eggs burst open, she knew she … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
Harry & Hopper Written by: Margaret Wild Illustrated by: Freya Blackwood Published by: Omnibus Books an imprint of Scholastic Australia Pty Ltd 2009 and again by Feiwel & Friends (January 18, 2011) Ages: 2 – 5 years Theme: Loss, connection, … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
Steam Train, Dream Train Written by: Sherri Dusky Rinker Illustrated by: Tom Lichtenheld Published by: Chronicle Books LLC 2013 Ages: 4 – 6 years Theme: Trains, animals, night-time Opening Lines: Through the darkness, clickety-clack… coming closer, down the track… hold … Continue reading
“PERFECT PICTURE BOOK” – Friday
When No one is Watching Written by: Eileen Spinelli Illustrated by: David A Johnson Published by: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers Imprint of Eerdmans Publishing Co 2013 Ages: 4 – 6 years Theme: Shyness, friendship Opening Lines: When no one … Continue reading
Writer and Dreamer at work 