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Tag Archives: Susanna Leonard Hill
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
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
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
When I first saw this book, I immediately thought of a fellow online writer buddy and her love for the quirky, fun, laugh out-loud stories and thought what a kick she would get out of this. So my Perfect Picture … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
Earth to Audrey Written by: Susan Hughes Illustrator: Stephane Poulin Published by: Kids Can Press Ltd Age: 4 and up Theme: power of friendship, imagination, discovery First Line: The first time I saw Audrey, I almost didn’t. The next time … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
As we here in New Zealand celebrated Waitangi Day, the 174th anniversary of the signing of the founding document, the Treaty at Waitangi in 1840. I thought this would be a good opportunity to share a little history with you in the way … Continue reading
Phyllis’s Fun Fashion Show
Yeah, well I must be crazy, but I thought I would try and sneak in to post something I had been playing with today. It’s rough but ready. Susanna Leonard Hill a lovely writing pal has been having some fun … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
I know Christmas has passed by now, but I just couldn’t resist posting this. It’s not so much about Christmas as year round compassion and sacrifice, love and understanding, we need to teach children all year round. This is gorgeous! Pashmina … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
The Pipi Swing Author: Sarona Aiono-Iosefa Illustrated by: Bruce Potter Published by: Reed Publishing Ltd 2007 Age: 4 – 8yrs Theme: family, fun, death and moving on. Opening lines: “Grandpa’s up to his old tricks again, Mai!” I called to … Continue reading
Looking ahead – 2014
The first two days of the bright, sparkling New Year has been about catching up with dear friends. I love it when I hop on Facebook for a few minutes only to have a writer friend or two pop … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
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
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
Junk Man’s Daughter Author: Sonia Levitin Illustrations by: Guy Porfirio Published by: Sleeping Bear Press (October 2007) Ages: 6 and up Themes: Hope, hard work, dreams, and determination First Lines: When we were still in the old country, every night … Continue reading
Writer and Dreamer at work 