Category Archives: Picture Book Review

“A Lion in the Meadow”

Posted on 12/08/2012 by Diane Tulloch

A 1969 picture book treasure written by the renowned New Zealand author Margaret Mahy.  Illustrated by:  Jenny Williams Published by:  Puffin Books Age:  3 – 7 years Theme:  Imagination Opening Lines:  The little boy said, “Mother, there is a lion … Continue reading →

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“I Hate to Read”

Posted on 11/07/2012 by Diane Tulloch

That caught your attention didn’t it?  It certainly caught mine and as I turned the pages of these books below I can see how they would be excellent in helping struggling students gain appreciation of the written word….  Read on… … Continue reading →

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“PICTURE PERFECT BOOK” – FRIDAY

Posted on 16/06/2012 by Diane Tulloch

“The Sandman” Author:  Udo Weigelt Illustrated by:   Sibylle Heusser Translated by:   J. Alison James Published by:   North-South Books Ages:  3 – 7 years Theme:   friendship, sleep, dreams, loneliness Opening Lines:   Every night when the Sandman came home from dusting the … Continue reading →

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‘PERFECT PICTURE BOOK’ – FRIDAY

Posted on 09/06/2012 by Diane Tulloch

In keeping with my travel through Aotearoa this week I thought I would share this Legend told in picture book with you… ‘PAIKEA’ Retold and illustrated by:  Robyn Kahukiwa Published by:  Puffin Books   the Penquin Group  NZ Ages:  4 – 8 … Continue reading →

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“Snow Games”

Posted on 06/06/2012 by Diane Tulloch

“Pop”       “Clink”      Have you all got a glass to celebrate? I can’t tell you how tickled pink and bubbling over with excitement I was, when I heard Joanna, one of my lovely Children’s Book Hubber buddies announced her first book, … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 02/06/2012 by Diane Tulloch

I have been meaning to continue with my “Wandering with me in Aotearoa” posts, and indeed I will.  The next couple of these posts will be of interest to an online buddy of mine from the Children’s Hub as she … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 26/05/2012 by Diane Tulloch

When researching about a book that I am about to review, I am often amazed at the story behind the story, the life some of these authors and illustrators have led.  Almost like a double life.  One thing always stands … Continue reading →

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“PERFECT PICTURE BOOK” – FRIDAY

Posted on 19/05/2012 by Diane Tulloch

“Cork on the Ocean” Author:  Mark Sommerset Illustrator:  Rowan Sommerset Published by:  Dreamboat Books Age Range:  2 – 5 years Theme:   Friendship, discovery, hope Opening page:  “Somewhere between the blue and the green, further than far can be, A little … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” –Friday

Posted on 05/05/2012 by Diane Tulloch

With Mother’s Day just over a week away I couldn’t resist in reviewing the Perfect picture book for Mother and Child.  Come share in the joy of wisdom and wonder from the pages of……..           “Thanks to You” Wisdom from … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 28/04/2012 by Diane Tulloch

With the recent Earth Day celebrated in different parts of the world I thought I would share something of my countries native wildlife.  Hence this book review… “Kiri the Kereru” Author:   Janet Martin Illustrated by:  Ivar Treskon Published by:  Jampot Productions Ltd, … Continue reading →

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