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Picture Book Perfect– Friday
“Yoon and the Christmas Mitten” Author: Helen Recorvits Illustrator: Gabi Swiatkowska Age: 4 – 8 Years Theme: Christmas, Traditions, multicultural Synopsis: Yoon new to America helps her Korean family adjust to their new life, when her teacher hands her a book about … Continue reading
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“Picture Perfect Book – Friday”
“The Night before Christmas” The Recordable Book Written by: Clement C. Moore Illustrated by: Joseph Adolphe Age: Another for all ages. Theme: Christmas Time Synopsis: Christmas stories are not for reading. They’re for reading together, even when you’re apart. Share … Continue reading
“Picture Perfect Book – Friday”
“Can You See What I See? Night before Christmas” Picture Puzzles to search and solve Written and Illustrated by Walter Wick. Published by Scholastic Inc. Age: All ages..…..It’s True! Theme/Topic: Christmas Time, the best time of the year. Synopsis: The … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book Friday”
For “Perfect Picture Book Friday” this week, a lovely new feature on Susanna Leonard Hill’s blog, I am reviewing a book with a difference. Saturday Mountain through the Art Style of Paul Dore Retold by Julie Somark Original Text: by Jinrak … Continue reading
Posted in ideas for writing, Literature, Picture book, Picture Book Review, Reading Aloud
Tagged Arts, Fairy tale, Picture book, Susanna Leonard Hill
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Book Reading Challenge: Book Nos: 28 and 29
The other week I brought home a couple of books from the library, little realising how poignant and reflective they would become during the ensuing week. Let me try to explain……A dear friend I have known for many years and a … Continue reading
Posted in Picture book, Picture Book Review, Reading Aloud
Tagged Book, Children, Education, Literature, Read
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Book Reading Challenge: No: 27
“Yoon and the Christmas Mitten” by Helen Recorvits and illustrated by Gabi Swiatkowska When I first saw this book in the library I immediately thought of my new online friend, I had come to know earlier this year, through a fansite. … Continue reading
Posted in Children's literature, Picture book, Picture Book Review
Tagged Christmas, Holiday, Korean language, Santa Claus, Yoon
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Book Reading Challenge: Book No’s… 25 & 26.
With the help of my local librarian I managed to track down a couple more of my good friend Jim Rumford’s children’s books. Silent Music … A story of Baghdad….. by James Rumford for ages 4 – 8 yrs … Continue reading
Posted in Children's literature, Literature, Picture book, Picture Book Review
Tagged Ali, Arabic Language, Baghdad, Book, Children, Jane Addams, Shopping, Silent Music
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Book Reading Challenge: Book No. 24
My husband and I are returning for a brief visit to Cambodia, as we make our way to Laos and tour through Vietnam, so I thought I would commit a couple of posts between now and when we leave to … Continue reading
Posted in Literature, Picture book, Picture Book Review
Tagged Anne Frank, Asia, Cambodia, Khmer Rouge, Kiva, Phnom Penh, United States, Vietnam
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Book Reading Challenge: Book No.23
“Martha” Written and illustrated by Gennady Spirin This sweet story is based on when back in Moscow, Gennady’s own young son brought home a crow with a broken wing. When taken to the Veterinary who suggested having it put down, as … Continue reading
Book Reading Challenge: Book No. 22
“Mr. Worry” A story about OCD by Holly L Niner and Illustrated by Greg Swearingen Within these beautifully soft airbrushed painted pictures by Greg Swearingen, Kevin, a young boy with sandy blonde coloured hair (reminding me so much of my younger … Continue reading
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