Category Archives: Susanna’s PPB Fridays

“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 14/10/2017 by Diane Tulloch

A Letter to my Teacher Written by: Deborah Hopkinson Illustrated by: Nancy Carpenter Published by: Schwartz and Wade Books, New York. An imprint of Random House. April 2017 Ages:   4 – 8 years Theme: empathy, patience, inspire Opening Lines: Dear … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 06/10/2017 by Diane Tulloch

STAY A Girl, a Dog, a Bucket List Written by: Kate Klise Illustrated by:  M. Sarah Klise Published by: Feiwell and Friends New York, Imprint of Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC. July 2017 Ages:   3 – 5 years Theme: Memories, love … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 23/09/2017 by Diane Tulloch

Hi, I’m back!  Hubby and I have been on a whirlwind trip taking in ten countries in just over thirty days.  More about that later.  Right now I’m getting back into writing, catching up with my critique partners and I’m so … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 17/06/2017 by Diane Tulloch

The Great ZOO Hullabaloo Written by: Mark Carthew Illustrated by:  Anil Tortop Published by: New Frontier Publishing Pty ltd, Australia 2017 Ages:   3 – 6 years Theme: animals, music, mystery Opening Lines: When Jess and Jack opened the gates to … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 09/06/2017 by Diane Tulloch

Holly’s Day at the Pool Written and Illustrated by: Benson Shum Published by: Disney – Hyperion 2017 Ages:   3 – 8 years Theme: fear, swimming, Opening Lines: When Piggy Wig is stuck in a tree, Holly is the only one … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 13/05/2017 by Diane Tulloch

Charley’s First Night Written by: Amy Hest Illustrated by: Helen Oxenbury Published by: Walker Books Ltd 2012 Ages:   3 – 7 years Theme: pet, responsibility, home Opening Lines: It was snowing that night and Charley wanted me to carry him … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 22/04/2017 by Diane Tulloch

BEFORE I LEAVE Written and Illustrated by: Jessixa Bagley Published by: Neal Porter Book – Roaring Brook Press 2016 Ages:   5 – 7 years Theme: friendship, separation, endurance Opening Lines: I found out we’re moving. Mom said I needed to … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 25/03/2017 by Diane Tulloch

KITE DAY – A Bear and Mole Story Written and Illustrated by:   Will Hillenbrand Published by: Holiday House New York 2012 Ages:   3 – 6 Theme: friendship, teamwork, possibilities, fun Opening Lines: Bear looked at the sky. Could it be? … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 04/02/2017 by Diane Tulloch

The First Drawing Written and Illustrated by: Mordicai Gerstein Ages : 4 – 7 years Publisher: Little, Brown Young Readers US (26 Sept. 2013) Theme: Imagination, Dreams Opening Lines: Some of the oldest drawings ever found were made more than … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 28/01/2017 by Diane Tulloch

COME ON TIGER TOM Written and Illustrated by: Gabriel Alborozo Published by: Simon and Schuster 2016 Ages:   3 – 6 years Theme: Confidence, Learning Opening Lines: One long, hot summer’s day, Tiger Tom and his mum went out for a … Continue reading →

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