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Tag Archives: Book
“Out of the Mouths of Babe’s”
How often have we heard that saying, and when has it been more aptly associated than in the life of a writer, a children‘s writer. We have all at some time interviewed other authors, agents etc….. but have we thought … Continue reading
Book Reading Challenge: Book Nos: 28 and 29
The other week I brought home a couple of books from the library, little realising how poignant and reflective they would become during the ensuing week. Let me try to explain……A dear friend I have known for many years and a … Continue reading
Posted in Picture book, Picture Book Review, Reading Aloud
Tagged Book, Children, Education, Literature, Read
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Book Reading Challenge: Book No’s… 25 & 26.
With the help of my local librarian I managed to track down a couple more of my good friend Jim Rumford’s children’s books. Silent Music … A story of Baghdad….. by James Rumford for ages 4 – 8 yrs … Continue reading
Posted in Children's literature, Literature, Picture book, Picture Book Review
Tagged Ali, Arabic Language, Baghdad, Book, Children, Jane Addams, Shopping, Silent Music
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Author Interview: James Rumford
I can’t tell you how stoked I am about this, my first Author interview. James(prefering Jim), now lives in Hawaii after spending time in Afghanistan as a Peace Corps. Waiting for the interview by email was like being a kid again … Continue reading
Posted in ideas for writing, Interviews, Literature, Picture book
Tagged Beowulf, Book, E-book, Hawaii, Picture book, Publish, Shopping, writing
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Book Reading Challenge: Books Nos: 16,17,18
“Grandma meets the Queen” By Helen McKinlay and illustrated by Craig Smith This book is part of a comical series, about a very overactive, highly imaginative, gutsy, and adorable lady, who has your sides hurting from laughing so much. Grandma always … Continue reading
Posted in Children's literature, Picture book, Picture Book Review
Tagged Art, Book, Children, childrens literature, Christchurch, London, New Zealand, Shopping
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Book Reading Challenge : Books No. 14 and 15
Yes I am on a roll …. so here are two more. “Hill and Hole” by Kyle Newburn and Illustrated by Vasanti Unka. A quote on the back of this book reads “Hill and Hole is a wonderfully original story about a … Continue reading
Book Reading Challenge: Book 9
“Quaky Cat” Waking early one morning before the birds, Tiger sensed danger and a voice in his head told him to run for his life. He fled out of the house, down the buckling street as a loud thunder sound … Continue reading
Posted in Blogs, Children's literature, ideas for writing, Literature, Picture book
Tagged 2010 Canterbury earthquake, Arts, Book, Children, Christchurch, Earthquake, newzealand, Oceania
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Book Reading Challenge: Book 2
“Muddypaws” Author Moria Butterfield and Illustrator Simon Mendez – Parragon Publishing. With such a cute face like this peering at you from the book shelf it’s kind of hard to resist picking up this beautifully written book. When Ben has … Continue reading
Posted in Children's literature, Picture book, Picture Book Review
Tagged Arts, Book, Book series, Children, Literature, Reviews, Shopping
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