Tag Archives: Christchurch

Perfect Picture Book – Friday

Posted on 14/01/2012 by Diane Tulloch

“Quaky Cat” Written by: Diana Noonan Illustrated by: Gavin Bishop Published by: Scholastic 2010 Age: 3 – 7 years Theme: Earthquake, fear, comfort Open Line: On a cold Christchurch morning, while the city was sleeping Before the birds roused … Continue reading →

Posted in Picture book, Picture Book Review | Tagged Children, Christchurch, Earthquake | 24 Comments

Book Reading Challenge: Books Nos: 16,17,18

Posted on 16/04/2011 by Diane Tulloch

“Grandma meets the Queen” By Helen McKinlay and illustrated by Craig Smith This book is part of a comical series, about a very overactive, highly imaginative, gutsy, and adorable lady, who has your sides hurting from laughing so much. Grandma always … Continue reading →

Posted in Children's literature, Picture book, Picture Book Review | Tagged Art, Book, Children, childrens literature, Christchurch, London, New Zealand, Shopping | 2 Comments

Book Reading Challenge: Book 9

Posted on 27/03/2011 by Diane Tulloch

“Quaky Cat” Waking early one morning before the birds, Tiger sensed danger and a voice in his head told him to run for his life. He fled out of the house, down the buckling street as a loud thunder sound … Continue reading →