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Tag Archives: Susanna Leonard Hill
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
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
“PERFECT PICTURE BOOK” – Friday
When No one is Watching Written by: Eileen Spinelli Illustrated by: David A Johnson Published by: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers Imprint of Eerdmans Publishing Co 2013 Ages: 4 – 6 years Theme: Shyness, friendship Opening Lines: When no one … Continue reading
“PERFECT PICTURE BOOK” – Friday
“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
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
My Adventure Island … where wild things happen Written by: Timothy Knapman Illustrated by: Sarah Warburton Published by: Scholastic Children’s Books 2012 Ages: 3 – 6 years Theme: Adventure, Fun, Imagination Opening Sentence: Here on my island I do what … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
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
“PERFECT PICTURE BOOK” – Friday
I am sure many of us whether parents, aunts, grandmothers, teachers, or friends have been in a situation where a young child asking those awkward questions, or simply that age-old question of “Are we THERE yet?” Kids these days grow up more … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
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
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
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
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
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
“PERFECT PICTURE BOOK” – Friday
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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