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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
Zayde Comes to Live Written by: Sheri Sinykin Illustrated by: Kristina Swarner Published by: Peachtree Publishers Atlanta, Georgia USA 2012 Ages: 3 – 7 years Theme: death, memories, curiosity, questions Opening Lines: Zayde comes to live with us. It’s because … Continue reading
Quincy and Buck
Welcome to another World of Ink Blog Hop….. Author: Camille Matthews Illustrator: Michelle Black Publisher: Pathfinder Equine Publications (March 15, 2014) ISBN-10: 0981924042 ISBN-13: 978-0981924045 Ages: 5 – 7 years, Kindergarten – 2 Book Series: Quincy the Horse Books Theme: Bullying, … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
Callie Cat, Ice Skater By: Eileen Spinelli, Illustrated by: Anne Kennedy Published by: Albert Whitman & Company, in Illinois USA2007 Age: 5years and up. Theme: Joy, Friendship, First Lines: Winter was Callie’s favourite season. In winter she would go ice … Continue reading
Posted in Picture book, Picture Book Review
Tagged Children's Picture book, Eileen Spinelli, Picture book
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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
One Boy’s War Author: Lynn Hugging-Cooper Illustrated by: Benfold Haywood Published by: Frances Lincoln Children’s Books Ages: 7 – 11years Themes: War, Hope, longing, despair Opening Lines: WAR HAS BEEN DECLARED! The papers are full of the news that … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
I missed the first Friday of PPBF last week due to excitedly posting about our youngest writers first book out. Want to read more see here . I love books that have a very deep and warm message, something that would … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
I know I am a little late with the Christmas theme, but I had, had this one saved and wanted so much to share it with you. I think it’s a classic! “The Worst Twelve Days of Christmas” Author: … Continue reading
Posted in 12x12in12, Picture Book Review, Reading Aloud
Tagged Christmas, Picture book, Susanna Hill, Twelve Days of Christmas
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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
In tribute to Universal Children’s Day, to do my bit in promoting the welfare of children in the world by posting books which focus on multicultural/multiracial issues, human rights, and/or children who have helped to change the world in some … Continue reading
Posted in 12x12in12, Folklore / multicultural, Picture Book Review
Tagged Khmer Rouge, Patricia McCormick, Picture book
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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
“The Magic Pillow” Written and Illustrated by: Demi Published by: Margaret K McElderry Books, Imprint of Simon & Schuster New York. Ages: 7 – 10 years Theme: True Values, dreams. Folktale, multicultural, magic Opening Lines: Once upon a time in … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
“Swift” Author/Illustrator: Robert J Blake Published: Penquin, New York 2007 Ages: 5 years and up Themes: Trust, Courage, Adventure, Opening Lines: Ma says Pa and Swift were out hunting on the day I was born – and that I have wanted … Continue reading
Posted in Picture Book Review, Reading Aloud
Tagged Alaska, Picture book, Robert J Blake, Susanna Leonard Hill
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Perfect Book for a Birthday!
A beautiful Book full of Pictures that teaches us much about love, life and Joy has to be the ultimate Perfect Picture Book….. in my book! (Pun included..) Julie Andrews’ Treasury for all Seasons – Poems and Songs to Celebrate … Continue reading
Posted in Children's literature, Picture book, Picture Book Review, Reading Aloud
Tagged Emma Walton Hamilton, Picture book, Poetry
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