Tag Archives: Susanna Leonard Hill

“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 22/04/2017 by Diane Tulloch

BEFORE I LEAVE Written and Illustrated by: Jessixa Bagley Published by: Neal Porter Book – Roaring Brook Press 2016 Ages:   5 – 7 years Theme: friendship, separation, endurance Opening Lines: I found out we’re moving. Mom said I needed to … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 15/04/2017 by Diane Tulloch

The Green Umbrella Written by: Jackie Azua Kramer Illustrated by: Maral Sassouni Published by: North South Inc 2017 Ages:   4 – 8 years Theme: Imagination, Friendship, Sharing, Adventure Opening Lines: One rainy day an Elephant was taking a walk with … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 08/04/2017 by Diane Tulloch

Dormouse Dreams Written by: Karma Wilson Illustrated by: Renata Liwska Published by: Disney Hyperion February 2017 Ages:   2 – 5 years Theme: Dreams, Friendships Opening Lines: Deep in the woods, in a pine tree house, curled up in a ball … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 01/04/2017 by Diane Tulloch

LITTLE OWL’S EGG Written by: Debi Gliori Illustrated by: Alison Brown Published by: Bloomsbury Publishing London 2016 Ages:   3 – 6 Theme: Love, sibling rival, Opening Lines: Little Owl’s mummy had some very exciting news. She had laid a beautiful … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 25/03/2017 by Diane Tulloch

KITE DAY – A Bear and Mole Story Written and Illustrated by:   Will Hillenbrand Published by: Holiday House New York 2012 Ages:   3 – 6 Theme: friendship, teamwork, possibilities, fun Opening Lines: Bear looked at the sky. Could it be? … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 17/03/2017 by Diane Tulloch

The Lonely Giant Written and Illustrated by: Sophie Ambrose Published by: Walker Books Ltd 2016 Ages:   4 – 8 years Theme: destruction, environmental kindness, friendship and freedom Opening Lines: In a cave, on top of a crag, in the middle … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 04/02/2017 by Diane Tulloch

The First Drawing Written and Illustrated by: Mordicai Gerstein Ages : 4 – 7 years Publisher: Little, Brown Young Readers US (26 Sept. 2013) Theme: Imagination, Dreams Opening Lines: Some of the oldest drawings ever found were made more than … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 28/01/2017 by Diane Tulloch

COME ON TIGER TOM Written and Illustrated by: Gabriel Alborozo Published by: Simon and Schuster 2016 Ages:   3 – 6 years Theme: Confidence, Learning Opening Lines: One long, hot summer’s day, Tiger Tom and his mum went out for a … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 14/01/2017 by Diane Tulloch

THE TERRIBLE SUITCASE Written by: Emma Allen Illustrated by: Freya Blackwood Ages : 4- 9 years Publisher: Omnibus Books from Scholastic Australia 2012 Theme: imagination, disappointment, friendship Opening Lines: Because I got a terrible suitcase for my going-to-school present instead … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 04/12/2016 by Diane Tulloch

Oops! I’m late, I’m late. But I do have a lovely picture book to share as we countdown to Christmas Day. Christmas for a Kitten Written by: Robin Pulver Illustrated by: Layne Johnson Published by: Albert Whitman & Co USA … Continue reading →

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