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The Key and a Legend!
This past week I have to admit to taking time out from my writing as I have been busy playing at tour guide and hosting visitors from afar, not to mention star gazing. Rather I should say, gazing with admiration … Continue reading
THE TOPP TWINS BOOK
Written by: Jools and Lynda Topp Published by: Penquin Books From the Back cover: Jools and Lynda, The Topp Twins, are pleased to bring you their very first book. The talented duo acquaints us with their childhood on the farm, leaving home and … Continue reading
Picture Perfect Book – Friday
“Submerged” Magical Tales by Kiwi Kids Author: children aged from 5 to 11 years. Designer: Liz Tui Morris Published by: Learning Media Limited Theme: Magic and wonder of New Zealand through children’s eyes. Synopsis: Well, you can go to that peaceful … Continue reading
Book Reading Challenge: Book Nos: 28 and 29
The other week I brought home a couple of books from the library, little realising how poignant and reflective they would become during the ensuing week. Let me try to explain……A dear friend I have known for many years and a … Continue reading
Posted in Picture book, Picture Book Review, Reading Aloud
Tagged Book, Children, Education, Literature, Read
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Poems, Thoughts, Quotes and Dreams
I originally put up a post in memory of a lovely lady but took it down. When I saw it the next day it seemed to personal…… so here is the poem I wrote for her….. a small tribute to … Continue reading
“Emma’s Teleseminar “
As you already know (if you have read an earlier post of mine called “Getting ones Feet Wet”) I am a Children’s Book Hub Member, having joined earlier this year after completing an online Picture Book Course that Emma runs from … Continue reading
Posted in Children's literature, ideas for writing, Literature, Picture book
Tagged Arts, Author, Children's, Julie Andrews, Literature, Shopping, Teleseminars, Writers Resources
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Book Reading Challenge : Book 12
“Baa Baa Smart Sheep” This is an hilarious picture book written by Mark Sommerset and illustrated by his wife Rowan. I had the pleasure of meeting Mark when he was doing a book signing out at the Coatesville market on the Western … Continue reading
Posted in Children's literature, Picture book, Picture Book Review
Tagged Literature, Mark Sommerset, Picture book
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My First Travel Insight story
Yep I finally managed to work this blog thing out to a point where I can actually write a story for you. Its just a short narrative which hopefully you will find interesting as well as amusing. So buckle up … Continue reading
Book Reading Challenge: Book 4
Tacky and the Winter Games by Helen Lester and Illustrations by Lynn Munsinger When Tacky joins his team of fellow penquins, Goodley, Lovely, Angel, Neatly and Perfect for the Winter Olympics, things surely do not go to plan. Tacky’s silly … Continue reading
Posted in Children's literature, Picture book, Picture Book Review
Tagged Books, Literature, World Literature
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Book Reading Challenge: Book 2
“Muddypaws” Author Moria Butterfield and Illustrator Simon Mendez – Parragon Publishing. With such a cute face like this peering at you from the book shelf it’s kind of hard to resist picking up this beautifully written book. When Ben has … Continue reading
Posted in Children's literature, Picture book, Picture Book Review
Tagged Arts, Book, Book series, Children, Literature, Reviews, Shopping
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Writer and Dreamer at work 