Tag Archives: United States

Book Reading Challenge: Book No. 24

Posted on 29/05/2011 by Diane Tulloch

My husband and I are returning for a brief visit to Cambodia, as we make our way to Laos and tour through Vietnam, so I thought I would commit a couple of posts between now and when we leave to … Continue reading →

Posted in Literature, Picture book, Picture Book Review | Tagged Anne Frank, Asia, Cambodia, Khmer Rouge, Kiva, Phnom Penh, United States, Vietnam | 8 Comments

Book Reading Challenge: Book No.21

Posted on 11/05/2011 by Diane Tulloch

“Brianna Breathes Easy” A story about Asthma by Virginia Knoll and illustrated by Jayoung Cho I am ashamed to say I was meant to post this over 2 weeks ago when we celebrated Asthma awareness week here in New Zealand, … Continue reading →

Posted in Picture book, Picture Book Review, Reading Aloud | Tagged Asthma, Conditions and Diseases, Cough, Health, New Zealand, Organizations, Respiratory Disorders, United States | 4 Comments

Writing Prompt: Colour only my Soul can understand

Posted on 29/04/2011 by Diane Tulloch

I have just joined “The Writers Magazine” and received my first copy online. I came across this interesting article and while I am not one to just write-up a post straight off the cuff as I am doing now, nor am I … Continue reading →

Posted in ideas for writing, Literature, YA Literature | Tagged Alternative, Arts, Color, Color Therapies, Health, Social Sciences, United States, Writers Resources | 2 Comments

Book Reading Challenge: Book 11

Posted on 07/04/2011 by Diane Tulloch

“The Life cycle of the Pukeko” Written by Betty Brownlie and illustrated with colourful full-page photographs this is a lovely introduction to one of New Zealands native birds. This educational book explains in simple clear text where they originated from, how … Continue reading →