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Category Archives: Picture Book Review
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
Finding Joy Author: Marion Coste Illustrated by: Young Chen Published by: Boyds Mills Press Ages: 6 and up Theme: multicultural, adoption, family Opening Lines: When Shu-Li was born, her mother and father cried. They wrapped her in a soft red … Continue reading
Posted in Folklore / multicultural, Picture Book Review
Tagged Adoption, International, Marion Coste, Susanna Leonard Hill
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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
The Little Lost Robin Author: Elizabeth Baguley Illustrator: Tina Macnaughton Published by: Good Books Ages: 3 years and up Theme: Friendship Opening Lines: On the edge of the deep woods lived an old Hare. Once, he had leaped and pranced … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
The Little Blue Duck. Author: Chris Gurney Illustrator: Stevie Mahardhika Published by: Scholastic Ages: 3 – 6 years. Theme: patience, persistence, team work – lack of, self-absorbed. Opening lines: A little Blue Duck, with a passion to cook, was busily searching her … Continue reading
Posted in Children's literature, Picture Book Review
Tagged Chris Gurney, Little Blue Duck, Pavlova (food)
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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
“Because of You” Author: B.G. Hennessy Illustrated by: Hiroe Nakata Published by: Candlewick Press Ages: 2 – 5 years Theme: Kindness, friendship, peace Opening sentences: Each time a child is born, the world changes. When you were born, there was a … Continue reading
Posted in Children's literature, Picture Book Review
Tagged B G Hennessy, Books, Child care, Children, Susanna Leonard Hill
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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
I know I am a little late with the Christmas theme, but I had, had this one saved and wanted so much to share it with you. I think it’s a classic! “The Worst Twelve Days of Christmas” Author: … Continue reading
Posted in 12x12in12, Picture Book Review, Reading Aloud
Tagged Christmas, Picture book, Susanna Hill, Twelve Days of Christmas
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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
In tribute to Universal Children’s Day, to do my bit in promoting the welfare of children in the world by posting books which focus on multicultural/multiracial issues, human rights, and/or children who have helped to change the world in some … Continue reading
Posted in 12x12in12, Folklore / multicultural, Picture Book Review
Tagged Khmer Rouge, Patricia McCormick, Picture book
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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
“Toot & Puddle” Author/Illustrator: Holly Hobbie Published by: Little, Brown and Co Ages: 3 – 8yrs Themes: friendship, adventure, differences, being yourself Opening Lines: Toot and Puddle lived together in Woodcock Pocket. It was such a perfect place to be … Continue reading
Posted in Children's literature, ideas for writing, Picture Book Review
Tagged Friendship, Holly Hobbie, Puddle Toot
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“Perfect Picture Book” -Friday
Okay I know I am a bit late, but I have been entertaining a cute little blond 6 year old nephew, who has come to visit and this weekend has been such a delight. I had this review done earlier, but finding … Continue reading
Posted in Children's literature, Picture Book Review, Reading Aloud
Tagged Mayo Clinic, Sibling, Tracey Corderoy
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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
“Ella” sets the stage Written by: Carmela D’Amico Illustrated by: Steven D’Amico Published by: Arthur a. Levin Books – Imprint of Scholastic Inc. Age: 4 and up Theme: talent, shyness, inner talent Opening Lines: One day toward the end of … Continue reading
Posted in Children's literature, Picture Book Review
Tagged Elephant Island, Scholastic Corporation
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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
“Waiting for Gregory” Written by: Kimberly Willis Holt Paintings by: Gabi Swiatkowska Published by: Henry Holt and Company, New York Age: 4 – 7 years Themes: patience, anticipation, wonder, dreams, longing, mystery Opening Lines: Aunt Athena is expecting a baby … Continue reading
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