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Category Archives: Picture book
Perfect Picture Book – Friday
This book review was not the intended one for this week but due to an unfortunate incident which has left me without a laptop among other things and in such a distressed state, one of my staff knowing I review children’s books offered … Continue reading
Perfect Picture Book – Friday
Okay, so I was in two minds whether to post this book since I had already mentioned the second book of ”Magical Tales by Kiwi Kids.” This is the very first time that NZ Post gave Kiwi kids the chance … Continue reading
Perfect Picture Book – Friday
“Quaky Cat” Written by: Diana Noonan Illustrated by: Gavin Bishop Published by: Scholastic 2010 Age: 3 – 7 years Theme: Earthquake, fear, comfort Open Line: On a cold Christchurch morning, while the city was sleeping Before the birds roused … Continue reading
Picture Perfect Book – Friday
“Old Hu Hu” written by: Kyle Mewburn award winning writer of “Kiss! Kiss! Yuck! Yuck! illustrated by: Rachel Driscoll Rachel and her partner Michael Greenfield worked together on this book, to make the evocative and beautiful illustrations so special. … Continue reading
Posted in Picture book, Picture Book Review
Tagged Kyle Mewburn, Perfect Picture Book - Friday, Picture book, Scholastic
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“My Mission”…..
Okay! So my mission over the next 12 months, since I chose to accept it, is to write 12 manuscripts over 12 months. This is a challenge that I have signed up for on Julie Hedlund’s blog. These will be … Continue reading
Posted in 12x12in12, Blogs, ideas for writing, Picture book
Tagged childrens literature, Picture book, Writers Resources
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Picture Perfect Book – Friday
“There’s a Hole in My Bucket” Sung by: The Topp Twins Pictures by: Jenny Cooper. Published by: Scholastics and includes a CD Age: 4 – 6 year olds, although could be enjoyed by older Theme: Entertainment, hilarious, tolerance, Synopsis: ” … Continue reading
“Books for Children – thanks to Big Brother Mouse”
Ever wondered what it would be like to have never seen a “book”. Never know what it was like to turn a page and leap into a world of wonder and make believe. Have you ever imagined never knowing about … Continue reading
Picture Perfect Book – Friday
“Submerged” Magical Tales by Kiwi Kids Author: children aged from 5 to 11 years. Designer: Liz Tui Morris Published by: Learning Media Limited Theme: Magic and wonder of New Zealand through children’s eyes. Synopsis: Well, you can go to that peaceful … Continue reading
Picture Book Perfect– Friday
“Yoon and the Christmas Mitten” Author: Helen Recorvits Illustrator: Gabi Swiatkowska Age: 4 – 8 Years Theme: Christmas, Traditions, multicultural Synopsis: Yoon new to America helps her Korean family adjust to their new life, when her teacher hands her a book about … Continue reading
Posted in Picture book, Picture Book Review, Reading Aloud
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“Picture Perfect Book – Friday”
“The Night before Christmas” The Recordable Book Written by: Clement C. Moore Illustrated by: Joseph Adolphe Age: Another for all ages. Theme: Christmas Time Synopsis: Christmas stories are not for reading. They’re for reading together, even when you’re apart. Share … Continue reading
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