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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
“Happy Feet’s Incredible Journey – The story of the world’s most famous penguin. Created and Published by; Forest and Bird and Penquin GroupNZ Ltd Published in: November 2011 Age: 4 – 8 year olds. Theme: Environmental, the life of, hope, survival, animals, learning. … Continue reading
Join me in an Interview with Miranda Sibo Paul
I am absolutely delighted to be interviewing Miranda Sibo Paul today. I first “met” Miranda after winning a random prize during the PiBoldMo Challenge headed by Tara Lazar. A beautiful multicultural book called “Tales from China” a story adaptation of World … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
“Charlie and Kiwi” an evolutionary adventure Created by: New York Hall of Science Illustrated by: Peter H Reynolds Age: 4 – 8 years Theme: Science, Adventure, Evolution, History, Learning, understanding, Fun Published: June 2011 Opening pages: This is Charlie. Charlie … Continue reading
Perfect Picture Book – Friday
This book review was not the intended one for this week but due to an unfortunate incident which has left me without a laptop among other things and in such a distressed state, one of my staff knowing I review children’s books offered … Continue reading
Perfect Picture Book – Friday
Okay, so I was in two minds whether to post this book since I had already mentioned the second book of ”Magical Tales by Kiwi Kids.” This is the very first time that NZ Post gave Kiwi kids the chance … Continue reading
Perfect Picture Book – Friday
“Quaky Cat” Written by: Diana Noonan Illustrated by: Gavin Bishop Published by: Scholastic 2010 Age: 3 – 7 years Theme: Earthquake, fear, comfort Open Line: On a cold Christchurch morning, while the city was sleeping Before the birds roused … Continue reading
Picture Perfect Book – Friday
“Old Hu Hu” written by: Kyle Mewburn award winning writer of “Kiss! Kiss! Yuck! Yuck! illustrated by: Rachel Driscoll Rachel and her partner Michael Greenfield worked together on this book, to make the evocative and beautiful illustrations so special. … Continue reading
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Picture Perfect Book – Friday
The Kiwi Kids ABC By: Regekah Holguin Age: 2 – 5 years Published: June 2011, by Harper Collins NZ Ltd Theme: Educational, Multicultural Synopsis: H, is for Haka I, is for Icecream J, is for Jandals K, … Continue reading
Picture Perfect Book – Friday
“There’s a Hole in My Bucket” Sung by: The Topp Twins Pictures by: Jenny Cooper. Published by: Scholastics and includes a CD Age: 4 – 6 year olds, although could be enjoyed by older Theme: Entertainment, hilarious, tolerance, Synopsis: ” … Continue reading
Picture Perfect Book – Friday
“Submerged” Magical Tales by Kiwi Kids Author: children aged from 5 to 11 years. Designer: Liz Tui Morris Published by: Learning Media Limited Theme: Magic and wonder of New Zealand through children’s eyes. Synopsis: Well, you can go to that peaceful … Continue reading
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