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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
When I first saw this book, I immediately thought of a fellow online writer buddy and her love for the quirky, fun, laugh out-loud stories and thought what a kick she would get out of this. So my Perfect Picture … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
Earth to Audrey Written by: Susan Hughes Illustrator: Stephane Poulin Published by: Kids Can Press Ltd Age: 4 and up Theme: power of friendship, imagination, discovery First Line: The first time I saw Audrey, I almost didn’t. The next time … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
As we here in New Zealand celebrated Waitangi Day, the 174th anniversary of the signing of the founding document, the Treaty at Waitangi in 1840. I thought this would be a good opportunity to share a little history with you in the way … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
I know Christmas has passed by now, but I just couldn’t resist posting this. It’s not so much about Christmas as year round compassion and sacrifice, love and understanding, we need to teach children all year round. This is gorgeous! Pashmina … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
The Pipi Swing Author: Sarona Aiono-Iosefa Illustrated by: Bruce Potter Published by: Reed Publishing Ltd 2007 Age: 4 – 8yrs Theme: family, fun, death and moving on. Opening lines: “Grandpa’s up to his old tricks again, Mai!” I called to … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
Callie Cat, Ice Skater By: Eileen Spinelli, Illustrated by: Anne Kennedy Published by: Albert Whitman & Company, in Illinois USA2007 Age: 5years and up. Theme: Joy, Friendship, First Lines: Winter was Callie’s favourite season. In winter she would go ice … Continue reading
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Christmas Blessings and Best Wishes for 2014
Nga mihi o te Kirihimete ki a koe (Christmas geetings to you. It comes but once a year and wherever you are no doubt you will be celebrating it in some form or another. For some it’s the finishing of school or business … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
Sadie – The Air Mail Pilot Written and Illustrated by: Kellie Strom Published by: David Pickling Books 2007 Ages: 5 – 8 years Themes: determination, courage Opening Lines: Once upon a time a few brave pilots in little planes flew … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
Junk Man’s Daughter Author: Sonia Levitin Illustrations by: Guy Porfirio Published by: Sleeping Bear Press (October 2007) Ages: 6 and up Themes: Hope, hard work, dreams, and determination First Lines: When we were still in the old country, every night … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
One Boy’s War Author: Lynn Hugging-Cooper Illustrated by: Benfold Haywood Published by: Frances Lincoln Children’s Books Ages: 7 – 11years Themes: War, Hope, longing, despair Opening Lines: WAR HAS BEEN DECLARED! The papers are full of the news that … Continue reading
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