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“PERFECT PICTURE BOOK” – Friday
“Yay” she does a quiet little gig and claps her hands. It’s back! The Silver Button Author/Illustrator: Bob Graham Published by: Walker Books 2013 Age: 3 – 6 years Theme: A moment in time, Opening sentences: At 9.59 on Thursday morning, … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
Before I tell you about my choice of Picture Book I have to review today, let me first tell you what is so special about today. Perfect Picture Book is the brainchild of one of our dearest online writing colleagues, … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
My Adventure Island … where wild things happen Written by: Timothy Knapman Illustrated by: Sarah Warburton Published by: Scholastic Children’s Books 2012 Ages: 3 – 6 years Theme: Adventure, Fun, Imagination Opening Sentence: Here on my island I do what … Continue reading
Book Award Festival and Honours for Children’s Literature
After a stressful week of work I gladly enjoyed helping libraries celebrate the NZ Post Book Award Festival week which is held every year. The festival had been held all week with different Libraries holding events, such a story telling … Continue reading
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Tagged Betty Guilderdale, childrens literature, NZ Book Awards
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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
I need a new Bum Written by: Dawn McMillan Illustrated by: Ross Kinnaird Published by: Libro International Age: 3 – 6 years Theme: humour, a dilemma Opening sentence: I need a new bum! Mine’s got a crack. I can see … Continue reading
“PERFECT PICTURE BOOK” – Friday
I am sure many of us whether parents, aunts, grandmothers, teachers, or friends have been in a situation where a young child asking those awkward questions, or simply that age-old question of “Are we THERE yet?” Kids these days grow up more … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
Easter Eggs for Anya – A Ukrainian Celebration of New Life in Christ Written by: Virginia Kroll Illustrated by: Sally Wern Comport Published by: Zonderkidz (January 23, 2007) Age: 4 – 7 years Series: Traditions of faith from around the … Continue reading
“PERFECT PICTURE BOOK” – Friday
The Red Sash Written by: Jean E. Pendziwol Illustrated by: Nicolas Debon Published by: A Groundwood Book House of Anansi Press, Toronto. 2005 Ages: 5 – 8 years Theme: historical fiction, courage, strength, multicultural Opening Sentences: The sun is rising … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
Up Written and Illustrated by: Jim LaMarche Published by: Chronicle Books LLC Ages: 3 – 8 years Theme: Magical, persistence, a gift, imagination First Lines: “Hey, Mouse, have fun making cookies with Mommy today!” Michael yelled over the screeching gulls. … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
When I first saw this book, I immediately thought of a fellow online writer buddy and her love for the quirky, fun, laugh out-loud stories and thought what a kick she would get out of this. So my Perfect Picture … Continue reading
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