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JULY 2020
Dunedin author Emma Wood received a welcome surprise when her book was gifted to Prince William by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.
Watch the Seven Sharp interview here
Watch the Otago Daily Times interview here
Listen to the RNZ interview here
Dunedin author Emma Wood received a welcome surprise when her book was gifted to Prince William by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.
Watch the Seven Sharp interview here
Watch the Otago Daily Times interview here
Listen to the RNZ interview here
JULY 2022
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern meets with Prince William and gifts him a copy of Tulip and Doug for his children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.
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New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern meets with Prince William and gifts him a copy of Tulip and Doug for his children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.
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MAY 2020
This beautiful KidsBooksNZ review of Tulip and Doug is my all-time favourite.
This beautiful KidsBooksNZ review of Tulip and Doug is my all-time favourite.
"It shows children that there are all sorts of friendships, and you don’t have to be popular to be happy. It's also a story about being yourself and not letting other people's judgements destroy what you have. It's the sort of story that quirky original children will read and see a little bit of themselves and sit up straighter in their chairs and feel proud. My daughter (now 21) was one of those kids and she would have loved this book."
AUGUST 2020
Tulip and Doug comes "highly recommended" by Read NZ Te Pou Muramura.
Tulip and Doug comes "highly recommended" by Read NZ Te Pou Muramura.
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"This is a lovely story of friendship and adventure for young children. The engaging text is enriched with dramatic language that may extend children’s vocabulary." |
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AUGUST 2020
Tulip and Doug is included in The Sapling's roundup of brilliant Aotearoa picture books.
"Tulip and Doug is an adorable tale for little book fans...a fun and poignant little story for preschoolers."
Tulip and Doug is included in The Sapling's roundup of brilliant Aotearoa picture books.
"Tulip and Doug is an adorable tale for little book fans...a fun and poignant little story for preschoolers."
JULY 2020
Emma Wood and Carla Martell talk about the creation of Tulip and Doug in an interview with NZ Booklovers
"Introducing a new dynamic duo, Emma Wood and Carla Martell, a very talented pairing."
Emma Wood and Carla Martell talk about the creation of Tulip and Doug in an interview with NZ Booklovers
"Introducing a new dynamic duo, Emma Wood and Carla Martell, a very talented pairing."
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"Dunedin author Emma Wood creates a heartwarming story about an unusual friendship. She acknowledges that there are all sorts of friendships, and by doing so gives children permission to see themselves within the pages and appreciate their unique selves." |
JULY 2020
The Groove Book Report digs Tulip and Doug.
The Groove Book Report digs Tulip and Doug.
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"Emma Wood has created a delightfully quirky wee story, full of charm and heart. Not a long book, but very clever. Two thumbs up!" |
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JUNE 2020
Some beautiful 10/10 reviews from Kiwi families who have read Tulip and Doug, on Kiwireviews.NZ
Some beautiful 10/10 reviews from Kiwi families who have read Tulip and Doug, on Kiwireviews.NZ
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"Miss Two and her little brother, Mr One, loved this story...Once it had been read to them several times, Miss Two knew the story pretty well by heart and the pictures prompted her to remember all the details. No matter that some of the words were her own; the gist of the narrative was well and truly there." |
"More than a story of friendship, it’s also about being true to yourself. Yet it does this in a perfectly sweet and natural way. And it’s funny! So really, it’s a tick in every box from me."
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MAY 2020
Bob's Books reviews Tulip and Doug "A delightful hard backed picture book that will enthrall you and readers of pre school and primary level." |
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MAY 2020
Cynthia Mackey features Tulip and Doug on her blog Kid Lit Love including an author interview Emma Wood.
Cynthia Mackey features Tulip and Doug on her blog Kid Lit Love including an author interview Emma Wood.
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"5.0 out of 5 stars. Quirky and full of heart! An unlikely friendship between an adventurous girl and a potato (?!) is funny and full of delightful surprises." |
MAY 2020
Emma Wood talks about her new book, Tulip and Doug, illustrated by Carla Martell, on Otago Access Radio.
Emma Wood talks about her new book, Tulip and Doug, illustrated by Carla Martell, on Otago Access Radio.
Children's book reviews in the Otago Daily Times, August 2018
Featuring:
WHO STOLE THE RAINBOW? (Vasanti Unka)
JULIAN IS A MERMAID (Jessica Love)
DEAR DONALD TRUMP (Sophie Sears and Anne Villeneuve)
PUFFIN THE ARCHITECT (Kimberley Andrews)
SEEKING AN AURORA (Elizabeth Pulford and Anne Bannock)
Featuring:
WHO STOLE THE RAINBOW? (Vasanti Unka)
JULIAN IS A MERMAID (Jessica Love)
DEAR DONALD TRUMP (Sophie Sears and Anne Villeneuve)
PUFFIN THE ARCHITECT (Kimberley Andrews)
SEEKING AN AURORA (Elizabeth Pulford and Anne Bannock)
Children's books reviews in the Otago Daily Times, June 2018
Featuring:
THE OLD MAN (Sarah V. Dubois and Claude K. Dubois)
THE KNIGHT WHO SAID, "NO!" (Lucy Rowland and Kate Hindley)
KIWICORN (Kat Merewether)
WEKA'S WAIATA (Nikki Slade Robinson)
OH, SO MANY KISSES! (Maura Finn and Jenny Cooper)
Featuring:
THE OLD MAN (Sarah V. Dubois and Claude K. Dubois)
THE KNIGHT WHO SAID, "NO!" (Lucy Rowland and Kate Hindley)
KIWICORN (Kat Merewether)
WEKA'S WAIATA (Nikki Slade Robinson)
OH, SO MANY KISSES! (Maura Finn and Jenny Cooper)
Children's book reviews in Otago Daily Times, April 2018
Featuring:
LOOK, A BUTTERFLY! (Yasunari Murakami)
POOR LITTLE RABBIT! (Jorg Muhle)
GRANNY MCFLITTER, THE CHAMPION KNITTER (Heather Haylock and Lael Chisholm)
JUNIPER JUPITER (Lizzy Stewart)
THE WALKABOUT ORCHESTRA (Chloe Perarnau)
Featuring:
LOOK, A BUTTERFLY! (Yasunari Murakami)
POOR LITTLE RABBIT! (Jorg Muhle)
GRANNY MCFLITTER, THE CHAMPION KNITTER (Heather Haylock and Lael Chisholm)
JUNIPER JUPITER (Lizzy Stewart)
THE WALKABOUT ORCHESTRA (Chloe Perarnau)
Children's book reviews in Otago Daily Times, February 2018
Featuring:
BRUCE FINDS A HOME (Kathryn van Beek)
I AM JELLYFISH (Ruth Paul)
GENTLE GIANT: WETAPŪNGA (Annemarie Florian and Terry Fitzgibbon)
MY FIRST BOARD BOOK: A DAY AT THE BEACH (Donovan Bixley)
THE ART GARDEN (Penny Harrison and Penelope Pratley)
WHAT'S YOUR FAVOURITE COLOUR? (Eric Carle and friends)
Featuring:
BRUCE FINDS A HOME (Kathryn van Beek)
I AM JELLYFISH (Ruth Paul)
GENTLE GIANT: WETAPŪNGA (Annemarie Florian and Terry Fitzgibbon)
MY FIRST BOARD BOOK: A DAY AT THE BEACH (Donovan Bixley)
THE ART GARDEN (Penny Harrison and Penelope Pratley)
WHAT'S YOUR FAVOURITE COLOUR? (Eric Carle and friends)
Children's book reviews in Otago Daily Times, January 2018
Featuring:
HERE WE ARE: NOTES FOR LIVING ON PLANET EARTH (Oliver Jeffers)
TOROA'S JOURNEY (Maria Gill and Gavin Mouldey)
GECKO (Raymond Huber and Brian Lovelock)
GRACE AND KATIE (Susanne Merritt and Liz Anelli)
Featuring:
HERE WE ARE: NOTES FOR LIVING ON PLANET EARTH (Oliver Jeffers)
TOROA'S JOURNEY (Maria Gill and Gavin Mouldey)
GECKO (Raymond Huber and Brian Lovelock)
GRACE AND KATIE (Susanne Merritt and Liz Anelli)
