Tag Archives: Children’s Picture book

“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 18/10/2014 by Diane Tulloch

Harry & Hopper Written by: Margaret Wild Illustrated by: Freya Blackwood Published by: Omnibus Books an imprint of Scholastic Australia Pty Ltd 2009 and again by Feiwel & Friends (January 18, 2011) Ages: 2 – 5 years Theme: Loss, connection, … Continue reading →

Posted in Children's literature, Picture Book Review | Tagged Children's Picture book, chilldren's Books Heal, Freya Blackwood, Grief, Grief Loss and Bereavement, Margaret Wild, Patricia Hilton, Susanna Leonard Hill | 22 Comments

“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 11/10/2014 by Diane Tulloch

Steam Train, Dream Train Written by: Sherri Dusky Rinker Illustrated by: Tom Lichtenheld Published by: Chronicle Books LLC 2013 Ages: 4 – 6 years Theme: Trains, animals, night-time Opening Lines: Through the darkness, clickety-clack… coming closer, down the track… hold … Continue reading →

Posted in Children's literature, Picture book, Picture Book Review | Tagged Children's Picture book, Steam Trains for kids, Susanna Leonard Hill, Tom Lichtenheld | 20 Comments

“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 04/10/2014 by Diane Tulloch

Fly Free! Written by: Roseanne Thong Illustrated by: Enjin Kim Neilan Published by: Boyds Mills Press 2009 Ages: 7 – 9 years Theme: kindness, karma, paying it forward Opening Lines: It was early morning, and the sun had just risen … Continue reading →

Posted in Folklore / multicultural, Picture Book Review, What moves me | Tagged Children's Picture book, childrens books, Enjin Kim Neilan, Kindness, Perfect Picture Book - Friday, Roseanne Thong, Susanna Leonard Hill, Vietnam | 26 Comments

“PERFECT PICTURE BOOK” – Friday

Posted on 27/09/2014 by Diane Tulloch

When No one is Watching Written by: Eileen Spinelli Illustrated by: David A Johnson Published by: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers Imprint of Eerdmans Publishing Co 2013 Ages: 4 – 6 years Theme: Shyness, friendship Opening Lines: When no one … Continue reading →

Posted in Children's literature, Picture Book Review | Tagged Alone, Children's Picture book, David A Johnson, Eileen Spinelli, Susanna Leonard Hill, Through the eyes of a child | 21 Comments

“PERFECT PICTURE BOOK” – Friday

Posted on 13/09/2014 by Diane Tulloch

“Yay” she does a quiet little gig and claps her hands. It’s back! The Silver Button Author/Illustrator: Bob Graham Published by: Walker Books 2013 Age: 3 – 6 years Theme: A moment in time, Opening sentences: At 9.59 on Thursday morning, … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 07/06/2014 by Diane Tulloch

My Adventure Island … where wild things happen Written by: Timothy Knapman Illustrated by: Sarah Warburton Published by: Scholastic Children’s Books 2012 Ages: 3 – 6 years Theme: Adventure, Fun, Imagination Opening Sentence: Here on my island I do what … Continue reading →

Posted in Children's literature, Picture Book Review | Tagged Children's Picture book, childrens literature, Susanna Leonard Hill, Timothy Knapman | 14 Comments

“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 01/06/2014 by Diane Tulloch

I need a new Bum Written by: Dawn McMillan Illustrated by: Ross Kinnaird Published by: Libro International Age: 3 – 6 years Theme: humour, a dilemma Opening sentence: I need a new bum! Mine’s got a crack. I can see … Continue reading →

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“PERFECT PICTURE BOOK” – Friday

Posted on 26/04/2014 by Diane Tulloch

I am sure many of us whether parents, aunts, grandmothers, teachers, or friends have been in a situation where a young child asking those awkward questions, or simply that age-old question of “Are we THERE yet?” Kids these days grow up more … Continue reading →

Posted in Children's literature, Picture Book Review | Tagged Children's Picture book, childrens literature, Marie Louise Fitzpatrick, Susanna Leonard Hill | 10 Comments

“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 11/04/2014 by Diane Tulloch

Easter Eggs for Anya – A Ukrainian Celebration of New Life in Christ Written by: Virginia Kroll Illustrated by: Sally Wern Comport Published by: Zonderkidz (January 23, 2007) Age: 4 – 7 years Series: Traditions of faith from around the … Continue reading →

Posted in Children's literature, Folklore / multicultural, Picture Book Review | Tagged Children's Picture book, Multicultural, Perfect Picture Book - Friday, Sally Wern Comport, Susanna Leonard Hill, Virginia Kroll | 24 Comments

Quincy and Buck

Posted on 06/04/2014 by Diane Tulloch

Welcome to another World of Ink Blog Hop….. Author: Camille Matthews Illustrator: Michelle Black Publisher: Pathfinder Equine Publications (March 15, 2014) ISBN-10: 0981924042 ISBN-13: 978-0981924045 Ages: 5 – 7 years, Kindergarten – 2 Book Series: Quincy the Horse Books Theme: Bullying, … Continue reading →