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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
Horsefly and Honeybee Written and illustrated by: Randy Cecil Published by: Henry Holt and Co.1 edition (March 27, 2012) Ages: 3 – 8 years Theme: adventure, sharing, friendship Opening Lines: Honeybee was tired. So she stretched and yawned and plopped … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
Two Little Birds Written and illustrated by: Mary Newell DePalma Published by: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers, 14 Feb 2014 Ages: 3 – 7 years Theme: nature, adventure, wonder, growing up Opening Lines: After much effort two little birds emerged … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
My Bibi Always Remembers Written by: Toni Buzzeo Illustrated by: Mike Wohnoutka Published by: Disney Hyperion Books, New York, Sept 2014 Ages: 3 – 6 years Theme: comfort, security, family love, grandparents Opening Lines: When Bibi calls, everyone comes – … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
The Moon Dragons Written and Illustrated by: Dyan Sheldon Published by: Gary Blythe Ages: 4 – 8 years Theme: preserving, secrets, wonder Opening Lines: A traveller once told a king a tale: “Long ago, when even trees had dreams, moon … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
Happy New Year Everyone, after coming back from our brief trip to spend Christmas with family and the mention of possibly the youngest nephew flying down to visit later in the year, I thought of this great book to review, … Continue reading
The Handkerchief Quilt
The Handkerchief Quilt Written by: Carol Crane Illustrated by: Gary Palmer Published by: Sleeping Bear Press 2010 Ages: 6 and up Theme: community, coming together, raising funds, helping those in need. Opening lines: The town always started its day with … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
I would like to wish everyone that celebrates it, A very happy Thanks Giving. It wasn’t till tonight that I realised the choice I made for PPBF has a kind of grateful theme. Being grateful to be able to share … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
TITANICAT Written by: Marty Crisp Illustrated by: Robert Papp Published by: Sleeping Bear Press 2008 Ages: 6 and up Theme: Instinct, superstition, heart Opening Lines: Every time Jim glanced to the side, there was the cat, flashing the tip of … Continue reading
Kiwi SCBWI Workshop 201
Spring is a lovely time of year, don’t you agree? On a sunny spring day last weekend I attended the Kiwi SCBWI Picture Books 201 workshop headed by award-winning author and illustrator, Sally Sutton and Nina Rycroft. After attending last year’s … Continue reading
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Tagged Children's Picture book, Kiwi-SCBWI, Nina Rycroft, Sally Sutton, SCBWI, Writing for Children
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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
Tough Chicks Written by: Cece Meng Illustrated by: Melissa Suber Published by: Clarion Publishers, New York 2009 Ages: 4 – 8 years Theme: Girl power, being unique Opening Lines: From the moment Mama Hen’s eggs burst open, she knew she … Continue reading
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