Tag Archives: Nina Rycroft

“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 12/11/2016 by Diane Tulloch

POOKA Written by: Carol Chataway Illustrated by: Nina Rycroft Published by: Working Title Press, Australia 2012 Ages:   2 – 6 Theme: friendship, dog, companion, lost and found, attachment Opening Lines: “Someone’s left an old coat on our doorstep,” said Dad. … Continue reading →

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Kiwi SCBWI Workshop 201

Posted on 14/11/2014 by Diane Tulloch

Spring is a lovely time of year, don’t you agree? On a sunny spring day last weekend I attended the Kiwi SCBWI Picture Books 201 workshop headed by award-winning author and illustrator, Sally Sutton and Nina Rycroft. After attending last year’s … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 02/06/2013 by Diane Tulloch

Dinosaurs Love Cheese Author:  Jackie French Illustrator:  Nina Rycroft Published by:  Angus & Robertson, Imprint of Harper Collins Publishers Ages:   3 – 5 Theme:  cheese, animals, mayhem Opening lines:   I love milk and sandwiches,  but dinosaurs love cheese. Synopsis:   A … Continue reading →

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