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Category Archives: Picture book
“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
Month of Idea’s and a SCBWI Workshop
November is one of the busiest times of the year for writer’s, with so much going on in different groups. Writing festivals, conferences are just a couple. There are also great fun ways of gaining ideas and encouraging each other … Continue reading
Posted in Children's literature, ideas for writing, Picture book
Tagged Kiwi-SCBWI, PiBoldMo, Picture Book Month, SCBWI, SkADaMo, Tara Lazer
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“PERFECT PICTURE BOOK” – FRIDAY
The Little Refugee Written by: Anh Do and Suzanne Do Illustrated by: Bruce Whatley Pubished by: Allen & Unwin 2011 Ages: 5 – 7 years Theme: Hope, believe, faith Opening Lines: I was born in a faraway country called … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
I missed the first Friday of PPBF last week due to excitedly posting about our youngest writers first book out. Want to read more see here . I love books that have a very deep and warm message, something that would … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
It’s the last day of Perfect Picture Book – Friday for a while, as it closes for the northern summer. Sad, I know, I do love the series, the company that passes my blog to read my reviews and the … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
Dinosaurs Love Cheese Author: Jackie French Illustrator: Nina Rycroft Published by: Angus & Robertson, Imprint of Harper Collins Publishers Ages: 3 – 5 Theme: cheese, animals, mayhem Opening lines: I love milk and sandwiches, but dinosaurs love cheese. Synopsis: A … Continue reading
Posted in Children's literature, Picture book, Picture Book Review
Tagged Jackie French, Nina Rycroft, Susanna Leonard Hill
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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
Kami and the Yaks Author: Andrea Stenn Stryer Illustrated by: Bert Dodson Published by: Bay Otter Press, Palo Alto, California. 2007 Age: 5 – 8 years Theme: communication, resourcefulness, deafness, strength and courage Opening Lines: High in a land where winds … Continue reading
The Adventures of Lai-Lai and Chub-Chub: Lai-Lai Meets Chub-Chub
Written by: Dr. Aaron Chokan Illustrated by: Amy Rottinger Published by: Halo Publishing International ISBN-10: 1612441505 ISBN: 9781612441504 Hardback Ages: 2 years and over Theme: choices, responsibility, new pet, friendship Opening line: Lai-Lai is full of joy today. She is getting … Continue reading
Posted in Picture book, Picture Book Review, World of Ink
Tagged Amy Rottinger, Dr. Aaron Chokan, World of Ink Tour
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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
A couple of weekends ago I trotted off to the library with a small list of picture books I intended to get for one reason or another and, well, somehow I came away with my arms full of lovely picture … Continue reading
Posted in Children's literature, Picture book, Picture Book Review
Tagged James Mayhew, Susanna Leonard Hill
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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
Mister Whistler Author: Margaret Mahy Illustrator: Gavin Bishop Publisher: Gecko Press USA 2012 Age: 2 – 6 years Theme: absent-mindedness, forgetfulness, Opening Line: Mister Whistler woke up kicking his feet in the air. His sheets were twined and tangled around … Continue reading
Posted in Picture book, Picture Book Review, Reading Aloud
Tagged childrens literature, Margaret Mahy
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