Category Archives: Picture Book Review

“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 14/06/2014 by Diane Tulloch

Before I tell you about my choice of Picture Book I have to review today, let me first tell you what is so special about today. Perfect Picture Book is the brainchild of one of our dearest online writing colleagues, … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 07/06/2014 by Diane Tulloch

My Adventure Island … where wild things happen Written by: Timothy Knapman Illustrated by: Sarah Warburton Published by: Scholastic Children’s Books 2012 Ages: 3 – 6 years Theme: Adventure, Fun, Imagination Opening Sentence: Here on my island I do what … Continue reading →

Posted in Children's literature, Picture Book Review | Tagged Children's Picture book, childrens literature, Susanna Leonard Hill, Timothy Knapman | 14 Comments

“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 01/06/2014 by Diane Tulloch

I need a new Bum Written by: Dawn McMillan Illustrated by: Ross Kinnaird Published by: Libro International Age: 3 – 6 years Theme: humour, a dilemma Opening sentence: I need a new bum! Mine’s got a crack. I can see … Continue reading →

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“PERFECT PICTURE BOOK” – Friday

Posted on 26/04/2014 by Diane Tulloch

I am sure many of us whether parents, aunts, grandmothers, teachers, or friends have been in a situation where a young child asking those awkward questions, or simply that age-old question of “Are we THERE yet?” Kids these days grow up more … Continue reading →

Posted in Children's literature, Picture Book Review | Tagged Children's Picture book, childrens literature, Marie Louise Fitzpatrick, Susanna Leonard Hill | 10 Comments

“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 11/04/2014 by Diane Tulloch

Easter Eggs for Anya – A Ukrainian Celebration of New Life in Christ Written by: Virginia Kroll Illustrated by: Sally Wern Comport Published by: Zonderkidz (January 23, 2007) Age: 4 – 7 years Series: Traditions of faith from around the … Continue reading →

Posted in Children's literature, Folklore / multicultural, Picture Book Review | Tagged Children's Picture book, Multicultural, Perfect Picture Book - Friday, Sally Wern Comport, Susanna Leonard Hill, Virginia Kroll | 24 Comments

Quincy and Buck

Posted on 06/04/2014 by Diane Tulloch

Welcome to another World of Ink Blog Hop….. Author: Camille Matthews Illustrator: Michelle Black Publisher: Pathfinder Equine Publications (March 15, 2014) ISBN-10: 0981924042 ISBN-13: 978-0981924045 Ages: 5 – 7 years, Kindergarten – 2 Book Series: Quincy the Horse Books Theme: Bullying, … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 04/04/2014 by Diane Tulloch

No English Written by: Jacqueline Jules Illustrated by: Amy Huntington Published by: Mitten Press, Imprint of Ann Arbor Media Group LLC 2007 Ages: 5 – 10 years Theme: cross-culture friendship, misunderstanding Opening sentence: “No English,” the new girl said, shaking … Continue reading →

Posted in Folklore / multicultural, Literature, Picture Book Review | Tagged Amy Huntington, childrens literature, Jacqueline Jules, No English, Perfect Picture Book - Friday, Susanna Leonard Hill | 37 Comments

“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 14/03/2014 by Diane Tulloch

Angel Coming Written by: Heather Henson Illustrated by: Susan Gaber Published by: Atheneum Books for Young Readers an imprint of Simon &Schuster Children’s Publishing Division. 2005 Age: 3 – 8 years Theme: patience, new baby, waiting, preparation First Lines: Mama … Continue reading →

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“PERFECT PICTURE BOOK” – Friday

Posted on 08/03/2014 by Diane Tulloch

The Red Sash Written by: Jean E. Pendziwol Illustrated by: Nicolas Debon Published by: A Groundwood Book House of Anansi Press, Toronto. 2005 Ages: 5 – 8 years Theme: historical fiction, courage, strength, multicultural Opening Sentences: The sun is rising … Continue reading →

Posted in Children's literature, Folklore / multicultural, Picture Book Review | Tagged childrens literature, Jean E Pendziwol, Perfect Picture Book - Friday, Susanna Leonard Hill | 20 Comments

“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 01/03/2014 by Diane Tulloch

Up Written and Illustrated by: Jim LaMarche Published by: Chronicle Books LLC Ages: 3 – 8 years Theme: Magical, persistence, a gift, imagination First Lines: “Hey, Mouse, have fun making cookies with Mommy today!” Michael yelled over the screeching gulls. … Continue reading →