Category Archives: Picture Book Review

“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 29/11/2014 by Diane Tulloch

I would like to wish everyone that celebrates it, A very happy Thanks Giving.  It wasn’t till tonight that I realised the choice I made for PPBF has a kind of grateful theme.  Being grateful to be able to share … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 22/11/2014 by Diane Tulloch

I had another book lined up for this week.  But after watching the news with the unexpected heavy snow falls in the USA and hoping friends are keeping safe and warm, I thought this gorgeously illustrated one was more in keeping with the … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 15/11/2014 by Diane Tulloch

TITANICAT Written by: Marty Crisp Illustrated by: Robert Papp Published by: Sleeping Bear Press 2008 Ages:   6 and up Theme: Instinct, superstition, heart Opening Lines: Every time Jim glanced to the side, there was the cat, flashing the tip of … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 08/11/2014 by Diane Tulloch

MILO and The Magical Stones Written/Illustrated by: Marcus Pfister Translated by: Marianne Martens Published by: North-South Books Inc Ages:   3 – 8 years Theme: gratitude, consequences, environmental Opening Lines:   In the middle of the sea there was an island, and … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 25/10/2014 by Diane Tulloch

Tough Chicks Written by: Cece Meng Illustrated by: Melissa Suber Published by: Clarion Publishers, New York 2009 Ages:   4 – 8 years Theme: Girl power, being unique Opening Lines:   From the moment Mama Hen’s eggs burst open, she knew she … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 18/10/2014 by Diane Tulloch

Harry & Hopper Written by: Margaret Wild Illustrated by: Freya Blackwood Published by: Omnibus Books an imprint of Scholastic Australia Pty Ltd 2009 and again by Feiwel & Friends (January 18, 2011) Ages:   2 – 5 years Theme: Loss, connection, … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 11/10/2014 by Diane Tulloch

Steam Train, Dream Train Written by: Sherri Dusky Rinker Illustrated by: Tom Lichtenheld Published by: Chronicle Books LLC 2013 Ages:   4 – 6 years Theme: Trains, animals, night-time Opening Lines:   Through the darkness, clickety-clack…   coming closer, down the track… hold … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 04/10/2014 by Diane Tulloch

Fly Free! Written by:   Roseanne Thong Illustrated by: Enjin Kim Neilan Published by: Boyds Mills Press 2009 Ages: 7 – 9 years Theme: kindness, karma, paying it forward Opening Lines: It was early morning, and the sun had just risen … Continue reading →

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“PERFECT PICTURE BOOK” – Friday

Posted on 27/09/2014 by Diane Tulloch

When No one is Watching Written by:   Eileen Spinelli Illustrated by: David A Johnson Published by: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers Imprint of Eerdmans Publishing Co 2013 Ages: 4 – 6 years Theme: Shyness, friendship Opening Lines: When no one … Continue reading →

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“PERFECT PICTURE BOOK” – Friday

Posted on 13/09/2014 by Diane Tulloch

“Yay” she does a quiet little gig and claps her hands.  It’s back! The Silver Button Author/Illustrator: Bob Graham Published by: Walker Books 2013 Age: 3 – 6 years Theme: A moment in time, Opening sentences: At 9.59 on Thursday morning, … Continue reading →

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