Tag Archives: Susanna Leonard Hill

“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

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Adventures of Riley – Operation Orangutan By:   Amanda Lumry and Laura Hurwitz Illustrations and Layouts by:   Ulkutay and Ulkutay, London. Published by:  Eaglemont Press 2007 Ages:    four years and up. Theme:  adventure, science, excitement. Opening Lines:  “Pippen has been gone for … Continue reading

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“PERFECT PICTURE BOOK” – FRIDAY

  The Little Refugee Written by:  Anh Do and Suzanne Do Illustrated by:  Bruce Whatley Pubished by:  Allen & Unwin  2011 Ages:  5 – 7 years Theme:  Hope, believe, faith Opening Lines:  I was born in a faraway country called … Continue reading

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Oh my! That crazy time of year has arrived again.  I swear it comes earlier and earlier every year.  Already we have Christmas stamps in and posters up declaring post early for Christmas around the world.  I am sure it … Continue reading

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

  Wabi Sabi Author:   Mark Reibstein Illustrated by:  Ed Young Published by:  Little, Brown and Co Ages:   3 – 6 years Theme:   simplicity, understanding, harmony, the mysterious, the journey Opening Lines:   Wabi Sabi was a cat who lived in Kyoto, Japan.  One day, visitors … Continue reading

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“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

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

It’s the last day of Perfect Picture Book – Friday for a while, as it closes for the northern summer.  Sad, I know, I do love the series, the company that passes my blog to read my reviews and the … Continue reading

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Dinosaurs Love Cheese Author:  Jackie French Illustrator:  Nina Rycroft Published by:  Angus & Robertson, Imprint of Harper Collins Publishers Ages:   3 – 5 Theme:  cheese, animals, mayhem Opening lines:   I love milk and sandwiches,  but dinosaurs love cheese. Synopsis:   A … Continue reading

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Zero the Hero Author:   Joan Holub Illustrator:   Tom Lichenheld Published by:   Henry Holt & Co  2012 Ages:   6 – 10 years Themes:   Friendship, mathematics, Heroism Opening Lines:   Unlike most numbers, Zero believed himself to be a hero  He just needed … Continue reading

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Kami and the Yaks Author:  Andrea Stenn Stryer Illustrated by:  Bert Dodson Published by:   Bay Otter Press, Palo Alto, California.  2007 Age:  5 – 8 years Theme:  communication, resourcefulness, deafness, strength and courage Opening Lines:   High in a land where winds … Continue reading

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