Tag Archives: New Zealand

Perfect Picture Book – Friday

Posted on 31/03/2012 by Diane Tulloch

Herbert The Brave Sea Dog A True New Zealand Story Author/Illustrator: Robyn Belton First Published : in 2008 by Molly Paul Books. Ages: 3 – 7 Theme: Faith, belief, devotion, survival, historical fiction, First Lines: Herbert was a small dog … Continue reading →

Posted in Picture Book Review, Reading Aloud | Tagged New Zealand, Susanna Hill | 25 Comments

Book Reading Challenge: Book No.21

Posted on 11/05/2011 by Diane Tulloch

“Brianna Breathes Easy” A story about Asthma by Virginia Knoll and illustrated by Jayoung Cho I am ashamed to say I was meant to post this over 2 weeks ago when we celebrated Asthma awareness week here in New Zealand, … Continue reading →

Posted in Picture book, Picture Book Review, Reading Aloud | Tagged Asthma, Conditions and Diseases, Cough, Health, New Zealand, Organizations, Respiratory Disorders, United States | 4 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 : Books No. 14 and 15

Posted on 09/04/2011 by Diane Tulloch

Yes I am on a roll …. so here are two more. “Hill and Hole” by Kyle Newburn and Illustrated by Vasanti Unka. A quote on the back of this book reads “Hill and Hole is a wonderfully original story about a … Continue reading →

Posted in Children's literature, ideas for writing, Picture book, Picture Book Review | Tagged Arts, Auckland, Book, Children, childrens literature, Illustration, New Zealand, Picture book | 6 Comments

Book Reading Challenge: Book 11

Posted on 07/04/2011 by Diane Tulloch

“The Life cycle of the Pukeko” Written by Betty Brownlie and illustrated with colourful full-page photographs this is a lovely introduction to one of New Zealands native birds. This educational book explains in simple clear text where they originated from, how … Continue reading →

Posted in Children's literature, Picture book, Picture Book Review | Tagged Asia, Biology, Bird, India, New Zealand, Recreation, United States, Zoology | 4 Comments

My First SCBWI Meeting

Posted on 21/03/2011 by Diane Tulloch

Was I nervous? Oh yes! Not one for turning up to such events on my own, come to think of it, coming to such events, I really had no idea what to expect. Arriving a little early I met Lisa, herself a … Continue reading →