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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 14/03/2014 by Diane Tulloch

Angel Coming Written by:  Heather Henson Illustrated by:  Susan Gaber Published by:  Atheneum Books for Young Readers an imprint of Simon &Schuster Children’s Publishing Division.  2005 Age:  3 – 8 years Theme:  patience, new baby, waiting, preparation First Lines:  Mama … Continue reading →

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“PERFECT PICTURE BOOK” – Friday

Posted on 08/03/2014 by Diane Tulloch

The Red Sash Written by:   Jean E. Pendziwol Illustrated by:   Nicolas Debon Published by:   A Groundwood Book House of Anansi Press, Toronto.  2005 Ages:   5 – 8 years Theme:   historical fiction, courage, strength, multicultural Opening Sentences:  The sun is rising … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 01/03/2014 by Diane Tulloch

Up Written and Illustrated by:   Jim LaMarche Published by:   Chronicle Books LLC Ages:   3 – 8 years Theme:  Magical, persistence, a gift, imagination First Lines:    “Hey, Mouse, have fun making cookies with Mommy today!” Michael yelled over the screeching gulls.  … Continue reading →

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Christmas Blessings and Best Wishes for 2014

Posted on 25/12/2013 by Diane Tulloch

Nga mihi o te Kirihimete ki a koe  (Christmas geetings to you. It comes but once a year and wherever you are no doubt you will be celebrating it in some form or another.  For some it’s the finishing of school or business … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 07/12/2013 by Diane Tulloch

Sadie – The Air Mail Pilot Written and Illustrated by:  Kellie Strom Published by:  David Pickling Books  2007 Ages:   5 – 8 years Themes:  determination, courage Opening Lines:   Once upon a time a few brave pilots in little planes flew … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 26/04/2013 by Diane Tulloch

Cave Baby  Author:   Julia Donaldson Illustrator:   Emily Gravett Published by:   Macmillan Children’s Books 2010 Age:  2 – 6 years Themes:  fear, trust, art, restless, sleeplessness Opening Lines:   Cave Baby’s lucky – he lives inside a cave with his mum (who’s … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 20/04/2013 by Diane Tulloch

Jonadab and Rita Author/Illustrator:   Shirley Hughes Published by:   The Bodley Head an imprint of Random House 2009 Ages:   3 – 6 years Themes:   Friendship, Fairy-tale, appreciation, loss. Opening Lines:   Once there was a girl called Minnie who lived in a … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 25/01/2013 by Diane Tulloch

The Little Lost Robin Author:   Elizabeth Baguley Illustrator:   Tina Macnaughton Published by:  Good Books Ages: 3 years and up Theme:  Friendship Opening Lines:   On the edge of the deep woods lived an old Hare.  Once, he had leaped and pranced … Continue reading →

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“PERFECT PICTURE BOOK” – FRIDAY

Posted on 08/09/2012 by Diane Tulloch

Its Back, its Back , YAY, YAY….  she says jumping around her living room…. LOL  yes “Perfect Picture Book Friday” is back and we can enjoy once again, spending many hours blog hopping from Susanna’s blog enjoying reading from a wonderful … Continue reading →

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Perfect Picture Book – Friday

Posted on 21/01/2012 by Diane Tulloch

Okay, so I was in two minds whether to post this book since I had already mentioned the second book of ”Magical Tales by Kiwi Kids.” This is the very first time that NZ Post gave Kiwi kids the chance … Continue reading →

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