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Diane Tulloch
Known also as the Patientdreamer I am a writer who loves to dream, and is passionate about writing stories for the young so that they may join me in the wonders of adventure in countries and cultures afar, and in special moments to remember.
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Category Archives: Susanna’s PPB Fridays
“Perfect Picture Book” Friday
First to the Top Written by: David Hill Illustrated by: Phoebe Morris Published by: Puffin Books of Penguin Random House New Zealand 2015 Ages: 3 – 10 years Theme: Courage, skill, determination Opening Lines: When Edmund Hillary was a boy … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” Friday – SWEET DREAMS SARAH by Vivian Kirkfield
Hi everyone, while Vivian is now in Geneva I did before she left New Zealand have a chance to talk to her about her book Sweet Dreams Sarah which is due out April 2nd 2019. It was originally meant to … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” Friday
Happy Multicultural Children’s Book Day everyone! And since I have a lovely writing buddy due to visit me in a months time, all the way from a New England village in the USA, I thought I would share a tongue-in-cheek story about … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
Yay! Perfect Picture Book is back and boy do I have some treats in store for you this year….. The lines on Nana’s face Written and Illustrated by: Simona Ciraolo Published by: Flying Eye Books October 2016 Ages: 3 – … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
FUZZY DOODLE Written by: Melinda Szymanik Illustrated by: Donovan Bixley Published by: Scholastic, New Zealand June 2016 Ages: 3 – 7 years (but could be for any age) Theme: Birth, Growth, Imagination Opening Lines: Fuzzy started as a scribble, just … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
MY OLD PAL, OSCAR Written by: Amy Hest Illustrated by: Amy Bates Published by: Abrams Books for young readers, New York 2016 Ages: 4 – 7 Years Theme: Friendship, Loss, Grief, New beginnings Opening Lines: Hello, you. Who are you? … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
SOMEONE LIKE ME Written by: Patricia MacLachlan Illustrated by: Chris Sheban Published by: Roaring Brook Press July 2017 Ages: 4 – 8 years. Theme: Thoughts, wonder. Opening Lines: If you were a little girl who listened to stories over and … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
FEARLESS Written by: Colin Thompson Illustrated by: Sarah Davis Published by: First published in 2009 and then again in 2012 by Harper Collins, Australia Ages: 4 year and over. Theme: naming, fears, puppy, being true. Opening Lines: When a new … Continue reading