Tag Archives: Christmas

Christmas Blessings and Best Wishes for 2014

Posted on 25/12/2013 by Diane Tulloch

Nga mihi o te Kirihimete ki a koe  (Christmas geetings to you. It comes but once a year and wherever you are no doubt you will be celebrating it in some form or another.  For some it’s the finishing of school or business … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 05/01/2013 by Diane Tulloch

I know I am a little late with the Christmas theme, but I had, had this one saved and wanted so much to share it with you.  I think it’s a classic!   “The Worst Twelve Days of Christmas” Author:  … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas

Posted on 24/12/2012 by Diane Tulloch

As Christmas Cheer rings out on Radio and Televisions around the world, and we delight in the exchanging and giving of gifts and give in to tempting delectables to eat, let us take a moment to reflect on the children … Continue reading →

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Gungho Kiwi Jingle

Posted on 17/12/2012 by Diane Tulloch

Oh alright, tell me I’m crazy, who cares!….LOL I happened while checking emails late into the wee hours of early morning and came across Susanna’s blog, about her 2nd Annual Holiday Contest!!!   Oh well I am already sleep deprived, this … Continue reading →

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“Picture Perfect Book – Friday”

Posted on 10/12/2011 by Diane Tulloch

“The Night before Christmas” The Recordable Book Written by: Clement C. Moore Illustrated by: Joseph Adolphe Age: Another for all ages. Theme: Christmas Time Synopsis: Christmas stories are not for reading. They’re for reading together, even when you’re apart. Share … Continue reading →

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Book Reading Challenge: No: 27

Posted on 18/06/2011 by Diane Tulloch

“Yoon and the Christmas Mitten”    by Helen Recorvits and illustrated by Gabi Swiatkowska When I first saw this book in the library I immediately thought of my new online friend, I had come to know earlier this year, through a fansite.  … Continue reading →

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What moves me……..continuing

Posted on 07/05/2011 by Diane Tulloch

  I decided to clean up some of my files that seem to be accumulating on our dinning room table of late. Amongst them I found three half written book reviews so thought I had better do some catching up. One … Continue reading →

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Book Reading Challenge: Book 7

Posted on 12/03/2011 by Diane Tulloch

“The Little Fir Tree“ “O Christmas Tree,  O Christmas Tree! Your greenest branches Live for me.” Beautiful  new words to an old Christmas Carol.  These were made by a small boy with a lame leg.  While we are never told of … Continue reading →

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Book Reading Challenge: Book 1

Posted on 26/01/2011 by Diane Tulloch

“Great Joy“ By Kate Dicamillo  and illustrated by Bagram Ibatoulline I thought I would start off the book reading Challenge with a story thats based on my favourite time of year, “Christmas”  As I turned the pages, the beautiful, full … Continue reading →

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