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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
Barney and the Kitten Written by: Hisako Madokoro Illustrated by: Ken Kuroi Translated by: Peter Howlett Published by: RIC Publications Ltd Asia, Japan Ages: 3 – 6yrs Theme: Love, caring, responsibility, adventure, friendship and humour. Opening Lines: One day, Barney goes … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
“Because of You” Author: B.G. Hennessy Illustrated by: Hiroe Nakata Published by: Candlewick Press Ages: 2 – 5 years Theme: Kindness, friendship, peace Opening sentences: Each time a child is born, the world changes. When you were born, there was a … Continue reading
Posted in Children's literature, Picture Book Review
Tagged B G Hennessy, Books, Child care, Children, Susanna Leonard Hill
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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
A Child’s Garden – a story of hope Author/Illustrator: Michael Foreman Published by: Walker Books England 2009 Age: 5 – 8 years Theme: Hope, patience, healing Opening Line: The boy saw it after a night of rain, a speck of … Continue reading
Posted in 12x12in12, Picture Book Review, Reading Aloud
Tagged Children, Michael Foreman
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What’s His Name?
Okay, so as far as my writing went, I had a quieter April than most I know. I decided to take a step back and do only what I felt I could do. I read and followed what I could … Continue reading
Posted in 12x12in12, Children's literature, ideas for writing
Tagged Children, Online Writing, Writers Resources
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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
“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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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
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