Tag Archives: Children’s Picture book

“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 30/04/2016 by Diane Tulloch

Poppy’s Best Paper Written by: Susan Eaddy Illustrated by: Rosalinde Bonnet Ages : 5 – 8 years Publisher: Charlesbridge, MA Theme: procrastination, frustration, being the best, ambition Opening Lines: Poppy loved books. “I might be a writer when I grow … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 22/04/2016 by Diane Tulloch

Tiny Pie Written by: Mark Bailey and Michael Oatman Illustrated by: Edward Hemingway Published by: Running Press Kids Imprint of Running Press Book Publ. May 2013 Ages:   4 – 8 years Theme: there is something for everyone, you can do … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 06/02/2016 by Diane Tulloch

SNOW Written and Illustrated by: Sam Usher Published by: Templar Publishing 2014 Ages:   3 – 6 years Theme: Patience, eagerness, prepared Opening Lines: When I woke up this morning it was snowing! I couldn’t wait to go to the park. … 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 13/06/2015 by Diane Tulloch

How Robin Saved Spring Written by: Debbie Ouellet Illustrated by: Nicoetta Ceccoli Published by: Christy Ottaviana Books, Henry Holt and Co, New York USA, 2009 Ages:   4 – 8 years Theme:  changing seasons, persistence, Opening Lines: Long ago, in a … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 06/06/2015 by Diane Tulloch

Laundry Day Written and Illustrated by: Maurie J Manning Published by: Clarion Books, Imprint of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Co 2012 Ages:   4 – 8 years Theme:  diversity, honesty, adventure Opening Lines: “Shoeshine, mister?” “Scuse me. Shoeshine?” “Would you like … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 30/05/2015 by Diane Tulloch

Grub’s Pups Written by: Abi Burlingham Illustrated by: Sarah Warburton Published by: Piccadilly Press, London, 2011 Ages:   3 – 6 years Theme:  Family, anxiety, love, patience Opening Lines: This is me. I’m Ruby. This is Grub. A very exciting thing … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 09/05/2015 by Diane Tulloch

Where Is Home, Little Pip? Written by: Karma Wilson Illustrated by: Jane Chapman Published by: Margaret K. McElderry Books, 23 Sept 2008 Ages:   3 – 8 years Theme:  Family, adventure, home. Opening Lines: Pip was hatched in a nest made … 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 11/04/2015 by Diane Tulloch

Zayde Comes to Live Written by: Sheri Sinykin Illustrated by: Kristina Swarner Published by: Peachtree Publishers Atlanta, Georgia USA 2012 Ages:   3 – 7 years Theme:  death, memories, curiosity, questions Opening Lines: Zayde comes to live with us. It’s because … Continue reading →

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