Tag Archives: Susanna Leonard Hill

“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 09/05/2015 by Diane Tulloch

Where Is Home, Little Pip? Written by: Karma Wilson Illustrated by: Jane Chapman Published by: Margaret K. McElderry Books, 23 Sept 2008 Ages: 3 – 8 years Theme: Family, adventure, home. Opening Lines: Pip was hatched in a nest made … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 02/05/2015 by Diane Tulloch

The House that Went to Sea Written by: Melinda Szymanik Illustrated by: Gabriella Klepatski Published by: Duck Creek Press an Imprint of David Ling Publishing Ltd NZ 2011 Ages: 3 – 7 years Theme: Family relationships, boredom, adventure Opening Lines: … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 18/04/2015 by Diane Tulloch

The BICYCLE Produced by: Colin Thompson and 14 well-known illustrators for Save the Children Published by: Harper Collins Publishers Australia Pty Ltd in 2011 Ages: 3 + years Theme: the symbol of a bicycle, what it can represent in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Children's literature, Picture Book Review, What moves me | Tagged Bicycles, Cambodia, Colin Thompson, Perfect Picture Book - Friday, Sara Davis, Save the Children, Susanna Leonard Hill | 13 Comments

“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 11/04/2015 by Diane Tulloch

Zayde Comes to Live Written by: Sheri Sinykin Illustrated by: Kristina Swarner Published by: Peachtree Publishers Atlanta, Georgia USA 2012 Ages: 3 – 7 years Theme: death, memories, curiosity, questions Opening Lines: Zayde comes to live with us. It’s because … Continue reading →

Posted in Children's literature, Picture Book Review, What moves me | Tagged Children's Picture book, Grief Loss and Bereavement, Kristina Swarner, Perfect Picture Book - Friday, Picture book, Sheri Sinykin, Susanna Leonard Hill | 11 Comments

“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 21/03/2015 by Diane Tulloch

Horsefly and Honeybee Written and illustrated by: Randy Cecil Published by: Henry Holt and Co.1 edition (March 27, 2012) Ages: 3 – 8 years Theme: adventure, sharing, friendship Opening Lines: Honeybee was tired. So she stretched and yawned and plopped … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 14/03/2015 by Diane Tulloch

Two Little Birds Written and illustrated by: Mary Newell DePalma Published by: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers, 14 Feb 2014 Ages: 3 – 7 years Theme: nature, adventure, wonder, growing up Opening Lines: After much effort two little birds emerged … Continue reading →

Posted in Children's literature, Picture Book Review | Tagged Birds, Children's Picture book, Mary Newell DePalma, Nature, Perfect Picture Book - Friday, Susanna Leonard Hill | 14 Comments

“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 07/03/2015 by Diane Tulloch

My Bibi Always Remembers Written by: Toni Buzzeo Illustrated by: Mike Wohnoutka Published by: Disney Hyperion Books, New York, Sept 2014 Ages: 3 – 6 years Theme: comfort, security, family love, grandparents Opening Lines: When Bibi calls, everyone comes – … Continue reading →

Posted in Children's literature, Picture Book Review | Tagged Children's Picture book, Elephants, Mike Wohnoutka, Perfect Picture Book - Friday, Susanna Leonard Hill, Toni Buzzeo | 14 Comments

“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 14/02/2015 by Diane Tulloch

Little Penquin LOST Written by: Tracey Corderoy Illustrated by: Gavin Scott Published by: Little Tiger Press This edition 2012. First published 2011 in UK. Ages: 3 – 6 years Theme: Loss, comfort, found Opening Lines: Three little roly-poly penguins were … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 07/02/2015 by Diane Tulloch

Peanut Butter and Homework Sandwiches Written by: Lisa Broadie Cook Illustrated by: Jack E. Davis Published by: G P Putnam’s Sons an imprint of Penguin Group USA Inc. July 2011 Ages: 4 – 8 years Theme: Opening Lines: It was … Continue reading →

Posted in Children's literature, Picture Book Review | Tagged childrens books, Homework, Jack E Davis, Lisa Broadie Cook, Perfect Picture Book - Friday, Susanna Leonard Hill | 25 Comments

“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday

Posted on 31/01/2015 by Diane Tulloch

The Moon Dragons Written and Illustrated by: Dyan Sheldon Published by: Gary Blythe Ages: 4 – 8 years Theme: preserving, secrets, wonder Opening Lines: A traveller once told a king a tale: “Long ago, when even trees had dreams, moon … Continue reading →