Tag Archives: Susanna Leonard Hill

“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 22/04/2016 by Diane Tulloch

Tiny Pie Written by: Mark Bailey and Michael Oatman Illustrated by: Edward Hemingway Published by: Running Press Kids Imprint of Running Press Book Publ. May 2013 Ages:   4 – 8 years Theme: there is something for everyone, you can do … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 26/03/2016 by Diane Tulloch

  How To Read A Story Written by: Kate Messner Illustrated by: Mark Siegel Ages : 4-8years Publisher: Chronicle Books (May 5, 2015) 2015 Parents Choice Award Theme: Reading, Learning Opening Lines: Step 1 Find a story. A good one. … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 06/02/2016 by Diane Tulloch

SNOW Written and Illustrated by: Sam Usher Published by: Templar Publishing 2014 Ages:   3 – 6 years Theme: Patience, eagerness, prepared Opening Lines: When I woke up this morning it was snowing! I couldn’t wait to go to the park. … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 16/01/2016 by Diane Tulloch

Sally goes to Heaven Written and Illustrated by: Stephen Huneck Published by: Abrams Books for young Readers an imprint of Abrams 2014 Ages:   5 – 7 years Theme: Death, heaven, joy Opening Lines: Sally wakes up when she hears the … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 05/12/2015 by Diane Tulloch

BAGGY BROWN Written and Illustrated by: Mick Inkpen Published by: Hodder Children’s Books, Australia 2007 Ages:   2 – 6 years Theme: Love lost and found, friendship Opening Lines: Princess Sophinyiniannia, (Sophie for short), also started out well, as you can … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 21/11/2015 by Diane Tulloch

With the news this week of one of New Zealand’s sporting legend’s death at the young age of 40 years, Jono Lomu was known around the world as a Rugby great…  It is a time of remembering and reflecting on … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 24/10/2015 by Diane Tulloch

Room on the Broom Written by: Julia Donaldson Illustrated by: Axel Scheffler Published by: Dail Books for Young Readers, Divison of Penguin Young Readers NYC, USA 2001 Ages:   3 – 6 years Theme: Friendship, Adventure, Opening Lines: The witch had … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 06/06/2015 by Diane Tulloch

Laundry Day Written and Illustrated by: Maurie J Manning Published by: Clarion Books, Imprint of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Co 2012 Ages:   4 – 8 years Theme:  diversity, honesty, adventure Opening Lines: “Shoeshine, mister?” “Scuse me. Shoeshine?” “Would you like … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 30/05/2015 by Diane Tulloch

Grub’s Pups Written by: Abi Burlingham Illustrated by: Sarah Warburton Published by: Piccadilly Press, London, 2011 Ages:   3 – 6 years Theme:  Family, anxiety, love, patience Opening Lines: This is me. I’m Ruby. This is Grub. A very exciting thing … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 16/05/2015 by Diane Tulloch

The Wishing Stone Written by: Steve Smallman Illustrated by: Rebecca Elliott Published by: QED Publishing (January 7, 2010) Ages:   4 – 6 years Theme:  Friendship, bravery, lonely Opening Lines: Armadillo lived in the swamp. He was lonely and wished that … Continue reading →

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