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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 29/11/2014 by Diane Tulloch

I would like to wish everyone that celebrates it, A very happy Thanks Giving.  It wasn’t till tonight that I realised the choice I made for PPBF has a kind of grateful theme.  Being grateful to be able to share … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 22/11/2014 by Diane Tulloch

I had another book lined up for this week.  But after watching the news with the unexpected heavy snow falls in the USA and hoping friends are keeping safe and warm, I thought this gorgeously illustrated one was more in keeping with the … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 15/11/2014 by Diane Tulloch

TITANICAT Written by: Marty Crisp Illustrated by: Robert Papp Published by: Sleeping Bear Press 2008 Ages:   6 and up Theme: Instinct, superstition, heart Opening Lines: Every time Jim glanced to the side, there was the cat, flashing the tip of … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 08/11/2014 by Diane Tulloch

MILO and The Magical Stones Written/Illustrated by: Marcus Pfister Translated by: Marianne Martens Published by: North-South Books Inc Ages:   3 – 8 years Theme: gratitude, consequences, environmental Opening Lines:   In the middle of the sea there was an island, and … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 04/10/2014 by Diane Tulloch

Fly Free! Written by:   Roseanne Thong Illustrated by: Enjin Kim Neilan Published by: Boyds Mills Press 2009 Ages: 7 – 9 years Theme: kindness, karma, paying it forward Opening Lines: It was early morning, and the sun had just risen … Continue reading →

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“PERFECT PICTURE BOOK” – Friday

Posted on 13/09/2014 by Diane Tulloch

“Yay” she does a quiet little gig and claps her hands.  It’s back! The Silver Button Author/Illustrator: Bob Graham Published by: Walker Books 2013 Age: 3 – 6 years Theme: A moment in time, Opening sentences: At 9.59 on Thursday morning, … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 14/06/2014 by Diane Tulloch

Before I tell you about my choice of Picture Book I have to review today, let me first tell you what is so special about today. Perfect Picture Book is the brainchild of one of our dearest online writing colleagues, … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 01/06/2014 by Diane Tulloch

I need a new Bum Written by: Dawn McMillan Illustrated by: Ross Kinnaird Published by: Libro International Age: 3 – 6 years Theme: humour, a dilemma Opening sentence: I need a new bum! Mine’s got a crack. I can see … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 11/04/2014 by Diane Tulloch

Easter Eggs for Anya – A Ukrainian Celebration of New Life in Christ Written by: Virginia Kroll Illustrated by: Sally Wern Comport Published by:   Zonderkidz (January 23, 2007) Age:   4 – 7 years Series: Traditions of faith from around the … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 04/04/2014 by Diane Tulloch

No English Written by: Jacqueline Jules Illustrated by: Amy Huntington Published by: Mitten Press, Imprint of Ann Arbor Media Group LLC 2007 Ages: 5 – 10 years Theme:   cross-culture friendship, misunderstanding Opening sentence: “No English,” the new girl said, shaking … Continue reading →

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