Tag Archives: Margaret Mahy

“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 29/03/2013 by Diane Tulloch

Mister Whistler Author: Margaret Mahy Illustrator: Gavin Bishop Publisher: Gecko Press USA 2012 Age: 2 – 6 years Theme: absent-mindedness, forgetfulness, Opening Line: Mister Whistler woke up kicking his feet in the air. His sheets were twined and tangled around … Continue reading →

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“A Lion in the Meadow”

Posted on 12/08/2012 by Diane Tulloch

A 1969 picture book treasure written by the renowned New Zealand author Margaret Mahy. Illustrated by: Jenny Williams Published by: Puffin Books Age: 3 – 7 years Theme: Imagination Opening Lines: The little boy said, “Mother, there is a lion … Continue reading →

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Tribute to an Iconic Writing Treasure

Posted on 05/08/2012 by Diane Tulloch

At or around 11am on Saturday the 11th August a Reading Aloud Tribute in honour of Margaret Mahy, a New Zealand writing treasure of children’s and young adult stories, who recently passed away, is being held across the country here … Continue reading →