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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
Angel Coming Written by: Heather Henson Illustrated by: Susan Gaber Published by: Atheneum Books for Young Readers an imprint of Simon &Schuster Children’s Publishing Division. 2005 Age: 3 – 8 years Theme: patience, new baby, waiting, preparation First Lines: Mama … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
Up Written and Illustrated by: Jim LaMarche Published by: Chronicle Books LLC Ages: 3 – 8 years Theme: Magical, persistence, a gift, imagination First Lines: “Hey, Mouse, have fun making cookies with Mommy today!” Michael yelled over the screeching gulls. … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
Earth to Audrey Written by: Susan Hughes Illustrator: Stephane Poulin Published by: Kids Can Press Ltd Age: 4 and up Theme: power of friendship, imagination, discovery First Line: The first time I saw Audrey, I almost didn’t. The next time … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
As we here in New Zealand celebrated Waitangi Day, the 174th anniversary of the signing of the founding document, the Treaty at Waitangi in 1840. I thought this would be a good opportunity to share a little history with you in the way … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
I know Christmas has passed by now, but I just couldn’t resist posting this. It’s not so much about Christmas as year round compassion and sacrifice, love and understanding, we need to teach children all year round. This is gorgeous! Pashmina … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
The Pipi Swing Author: Sarona Aiono-Iosefa Illustrated by: Bruce Potter Published by: Reed Publishing Ltd 2007 Age: 4 – 8yrs Theme: family, fun, death and moving on. Opening lines: “Grandpa’s up to his old tricks again, Mai!” I called to … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
Callie Cat, Ice Skater By: Eileen Spinelli, Illustrated by: Anne Kennedy Published by: Albert Whitman & Company, in Illinois USA2007 Age: 5years and up. Theme: Joy, Friendship, First Lines: Winter was Callie’s favourite season. In winter she would go ice … Continue reading
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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
Junk Man’s Daughter Author: Sonia Levitin Illustrations by: Guy Porfirio Published by: Sleeping Bear Press (October 2007) Ages: 6 and up Themes: Hope, hard work, dreams, and determination First Lines: When we were still in the old country, every night … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
One Boy’s War Author: Lynn Hugging-Cooper Illustrated by: Benfold Haywood Published by: Frances Lincoln Children’s Books Ages: 7 – 11years Themes: War, Hope, longing, despair Opening Lines: WAR HAS BEEN DECLARED! The papers are full of the news that … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
Adventures of Riley – Operation Orangutan By: Amanda Lumry and Laura Hurwitz Illustrations and Layouts by: Ulkutay and Ulkutay, London. Published by: Eaglemont Press 2007 Ages: four years and up. Theme: adventure, science, excitement. Opening Lines: “Pippen has been gone for … Continue reading
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