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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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Tag Archives: Children
“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