Tag Archives: childrens books

“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 08/09/2018 by Diane Tulloch

Perfect Picture Book Friday’s is back, Yay!   So let’s start with a dreamy bedtime story for those cooler nights… The Wishing Boat Written by: Amanda Tarlau Illustrated by: Chris Saunders Published by:  Gosford, NSW : Scholastic Australia 2017 Ages:   3 … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 14/01/2017 by Diane Tulloch

THE TERRIBLE SUITCASE Written by: Emma Allen Illustrated by: Freya Blackwood Ages : 4- 9 years Publisher: Omnibus Books from Scholastic Australia 2012 Theme: imagination, disappointment, friendship Opening Lines: Because I got a terrible suitcase for my going-to-school present instead … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 01/10/2016 by Diane Tulloch

Nadine, My Funny and Trusty Guide Dog Written by: Carol Chiodo Fleischman Illustrated by: Stephanie Ford Published by: Pelican Publishing Company, USA 2015 Ages:   8 – 12 years Theme: Trust, respect, teamwork Opening Lines: One morning soon after I came … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 28/05/2016 by Diane Tulloch

Adelaide’s Secret World Written and Illustrated by:   Elise Hurst Ages : 4 – 8 years Publisher: Allen and Unwin November 2015 Theme: Courage, change, and finding ones soul mate. Opening Lines: Adelaide lived in a little old shop behind a … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 07/05/2016 by Diane Tulloch

Mogie   The heart of the house Written by: Kathi Appelt Illustrated by: Marc Rosenthal Published by: Atheneum Books for Young Readers Imprint of Simon & Schuster 2014 Ages:   4 – 8 years Theme: Caring, Bonding, sickness, healing Opening Lines: Right … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 21/11/2015 by Diane Tulloch

With the news this week of one of New Zealand’s sporting legend’s death at the young age of 40 years, Jono Lomu was known around the world as a Rugby great…  It is a time of remembering and reflecting on … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 16/05/2015 by Diane Tulloch

The Wishing Stone Written by: Steve Smallman Illustrated by: Rebecca Elliott Published by: QED Publishing (January 7, 2010) Ages:   4 – 6 years Theme:  Friendship, bravery, lonely Opening Lines: Armadillo lived in the swamp. He was lonely and wished that … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 02/05/2015 by Diane Tulloch

The House that Went to Sea Written by: Melinda Szymanik Illustrated by: Gabriella Klepatski Published by: Duck Creek Press an Imprint of David Ling Publishing Ltd NZ 2011 Ages:   3 – 7 years Theme:  Family relationships, boredom, adventure Opening Lines: … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 14/02/2015 by Diane Tulloch

Little Penquin LOST Written by: Tracey Corderoy Illustrated by: Gavin Scott Published by: Little Tiger Press This edition 2012. First published 2011 in UK. Ages:   3 – 6 years Theme:  Loss, comfort, found Opening Lines: Three little roly-poly penguins were … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 07/02/2015 by Diane Tulloch

Peanut Butter and Homework Sandwiches Written by: Lisa Broadie Cook Illustrated by: Jack E. Davis Published by: G P Putnam’s Sons an imprint of Penguin Group USA Inc. July 2011 Ages:   4 – 8 years Theme: Opening Lines: It was … Continue reading →

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