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Category Archives: Picture Book Review
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
Zayde Comes to Live Written by: Sheri Sinykin Illustrated by: Kristina Swarner Published by: Peachtree Publishers Atlanta, Georgia USA 2012 Ages: 3 – 7 years Theme: death, memories, curiosity, questions Opening Lines: Zayde comes to live with us. It’s because … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
Horsefly and Honeybee Written and illustrated by: Randy Cecil Published by: Henry Holt and Co.1 edition (March 27, 2012) Ages: 3 – 8 years Theme: adventure, sharing, friendship Opening Lines: Honeybee was tired. So she stretched and yawned and plopped … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
Two Little Birds Written and illustrated by: Mary Newell DePalma Published by: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers, 14 Feb 2014 Ages: 3 – 7 years Theme: nature, adventure, wonder, growing up Opening Lines: After much effort two little birds emerged … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
My Bibi Always Remembers Written by: Toni Buzzeo Illustrated by: Mike Wohnoutka Published by: Disney Hyperion Books, New York, Sept 2014 Ages: 3 – 6 years Theme: comfort, security, family love, grandparents Opening Lines: When Bibi calls, everyone comes – … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
Peanut Butter and Homework Sandwiches Written by: Lisa Broadie Cook Illustrated by: Jack E. Davis Published by: G P Putnam’s Sons an imprint of Penguin Group USA Inc. July 2011 Ages: 4 – 8 years Theme: Opening Lines: It was … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
The Moon Dragons Written and Illustrated by: Dyan Sheldon Published by: Gary Blythe Ages: 4 – 8 years Theme: preserving, secrets, wonder Opening Lines: A traveller once told a king a tale: “Long ago, when even trees had dreams, moon … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
CLEMENTINE’S WALK Written and Illustrated by: Annie White Published by: New Frontier Publishing Pty Ltd, in Australia 2013 Ages: 2 – 5 years Theme: patience, persistence, loyalty Opening Lines: Clementine was very bored, with nothing left to do. Then looking … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
Happy New Year Everyone, after coming back from our brief trip to spend Christmas with family and the mention of possibly the youngest nephew flying down to visit later in the year, I thought of this great book to review, … Continue reading
The Handkerchief Quilt
The Handkerchief Quilt Written by: Carol Crane Illustrated by: Gary Palmer Published by: Sleeping Bear Press 2010 Ages: 6 and up Theme: community, coming together, raising funds, helping those in need. Opening lines: The town always started its day with … Continue reading
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