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Bedtime Daddy! – a new book to add to your bedtime routine

June 12, 2020 By Claire Annette Noland 5 Comments

Bedtime Daddy! – a new book to add to your bedtime routine

In our house bedtime was a marathon. What should have been an easy, calm routine became, shall we say, wild. It’s a challenge getting four kids to bed but, my husband was really the instigator. He took his role as the official bedtime reader seriously and liked to dramatize every story in the pile. Finally, […]

Filed Under: 2020 Debut Crew, Books, Family, picture books Tagged With: bedtime books, Bedtime Daddy! Sharon Giltrow author

The Case for Loving – a review

June 12, 2020 By Claire Annette Noland 6 Comments

The Case for Loving – a review

The Case for Loving – the Fight for Interracial Marriage written by Selina Alko.  Illustrated by Selina Alko and her husband Sean Qualls Arthur A. Levine Books 2015. June 12th is officially Loving Day but do you know why? In 1958, Richard Loving and Mildred Jeter fell in love. Of course they wanted to be married […]

Filed Under: Books, Celebrate, Multicultural Children's Books Tagged With: interracial families, Loving Day, Loving v. Virginia, Selina Alko and Sean Qualls, The Case for Loving

Chit Chat with Rosie J. Pova

June 5, 2020 By Claire Annette Noland Leave a Comment

Chit Chat with Rosie J. Pova

Hello Field Trip Life Friends, Many people have asked me about my writing journey. I was recently interviewed by children’s book author, Rosie J. Pova, who has been kind enough to let me share her post with my readers. Chitchat with Author Claire Annette Noland   Hello, amazing readers! Welcome back at the Oasis ― […]

Filed Under: Books, picture books Tagged With: Evie's Field Day author interview, Kid Lit Oasis interview, Rosie J. Pova

TWO DOGS ON A TRIKE – A counting adventure!

May 28, 2020 By Claire Annette Noland 3 Comments

TWO DOGS ON A TRIKE – A counting adventure!

  TWO DOGS ON A TRIKE Written by Gabi Snyder (author) and Robin Rosenthal (illustrator) Abrams Appleseed May 2020 Picture book ages 2-6 Themes: dogs, transportation, counting Settings: land, air, water, and space The story begins: One dog stands alone. With this simple sentence the reader is invited into the pages where they can join […]

Filed Under: Books, picture books Tagged With: counting books, dog picture books, Gabi Snyder, read alouds, transportation picture books, Two Dogs on a Trike

5 Tips and Ideas for an Inclusive At Home Field Day

May 18, 2020 By Claire Annette Noland 1 Comment

5 Tips and Ideas for an Inclusive At Home Field Day

Every year, students and teachers look forward to Field Day when they can celebrate the end of the school year. As with everything else this year, the all-school Field Days have been cancelled. But I have good news. In this anything-but-normal year, many families are creating their own At Home Field Day. Unfortunately, Field Day […]

Filed Under: picture books Tagged With: At Home Field Day, autism field day activities, bubble tower, Evie's Field Day, Field Day activities for kids with sensitivity issues, field day games, Ice explorer activity, tape spider web walk

THE FORT

May 7, 2020 By Claire Annette Noland Leave a Comment

THE FORT

If you are like me you are finding yourself in a zoom meeting or two. Our family has started weekly meetings during this time of sheltering at home and someone came up with the great idea of building forts. We planned, constructed, and decorated our forts which had to be large enough to hold two […]

Filed Under: 2020 Debut Crew, Books, picture books Tagged With: Imagination in picture books, Laura Perdew, The Fort

Down Under the Pier – let’s explore!

April 29, 2020 By Claire Annette Noland 1 Comment

Down Under the Pier – let’s explore!

Isn’t it wonderful when you find a book that you feel personally connected to? I was born in Santa Monica, near the ocean and the famous pier. I was so excited to open DOWN UNDER THE PIER and return to my childhood days filled with sand and salt air breezes.   DOWN UNDER THE PIER […]

Filed Under: 2020 Debut Crew, Bookish Field Trips, Books, Citizen Science, picture books, Places Tagged With: Down Under the Pier, Nell Cross Beckerman author, Santa Monica Pier

Small Matters: The Hidden Power of the Unseen

April 24, 2020 By Claire Annette Noland 3 Comments

Small Matters: The Hidden Power of the Unseen

Have you ever watched a child stoop down to examine something tiny? They can be held spellbound by a rock, an ant, or a seashell. Today’s book is one that takes fascination further and opens up a world of wonder. SMALL MATTERS: The Hidden Power of the Unseen By Heather Ferranti Kinser Millbrook Press 2020 […]

Filed Under: 2020 Debut Crew, Books, picture books Tagged With: Heather Ferranti Kinser, scanning electron microscope in children's books, Small Matters: The Hidden power of the Unseen

At Home Field Day – 10 Ways to Play (plus a bonus)

April 23, 2020 By Claire Annette Noland 10 Comments

At Home Field Day – 10 Ways to Play (plus a bonus)

What day of the school year do children most look forward to celebrating? That’s easy – FIELD DAY!   Just because kids are now staying safe at home doesn’t mean that they can’t celebrate the end of the academic school year. Since so much learning is happening online these days, everyone is ready to get […]

Filed Under: 2020 Debut Crew, Books, Family, picture books Tagged With: At Home Field Day, Claire Annette Noland author. Alicia Teba illustrator, Evie's Field Day, Field Day Activities, Sportsmanship

Space Mice!

April 6, 2020 By Claire Annette Noland 1 Comment

Space Mice!

What child hasn’t heard that the moon is made out of cheese? Today’s book takes this fun idea and spins a tale about two resourceful cheese lovers. SPACE MICE By Lori Haskins Houran (author) and Priscilla Alpaugh Albert Whitman 2020 Picture book for ages 4-7 Themes: space travel, resourcefulness, mice Setting: the moon The story […]

Filed Under: 2020 Debut Crew, Books, picture books Tagged With: Lori Haskins Houran author, Priscilla Alpaugh illustrator, SPACE MICE

After the Rain – a review

April 2, 2020 By Claire Annette Noland 2 Comments

After the Rain – a review

It’s spring and perhaps it just finished raining where you are. Today I’d like to share a perfect book for spring day.   AFTER THE RAIN By Rebecca Koehn (author) and Simone Krüger (illustrator) Beaming Books 2020 Picture book for ages 3-6 Themes: rainy day play, conflict resolution, friendship Setting: home and yard The story […]

Filed Under: 2020 Debut Crew, Books, picture books Tagged With: After the Rain by Rebecca Koehn, Rainy day picture books

Celebrate EARTH HOUR: A Lights-Out Event for Our Planet

March 26, 2020 By Claire Annette Noland 2 Comments

Celebrate EARTH HOUR: A Lights-Out Event for Our Planet

A Field Trip Life is all about travel and celebration but these days, armchair travel is the mode of transportation. If you’re like me, you’re about ready for a celebration. Today I’m sharing a book that features a global celebration that everyone can participate in right where they are. EARTH HOUR: A Lights-Out Event for […]

Filed Under: 2020 Debut Crew, Bookish Field Trips, Books, Multicultural Children's Books, picture books Tagged With: Conservation, EARTH HOUR: A Lights-Out Event for Our Planet, Energy consumption picture book, Global citizenship picture book, Sustainability

Where Am I From?

March 24, 2020 By Claire Annette Noland 6 Comments

Where Am I From?

As people around the world are sheltering at home, most travel has come to a standstill. But that doesn’t mean we can’t go somewhere. We just need to travel through books. Today’s selection provides a trip around the world. WHERE AM I FROM? By Elisavet Arkolaki (author) and Graffiti illustration by Platon Faraxa Publishing 2020 […]

Filed Under: 2020 Debut Crew, Multicultural Children's Books, picture books Tagged With: Graffiti artist Platon, multicultural picture books, Where am I from? Elisavet Arkolaki

Ready to Fly: How Sylvia Townsend Became the Bookmobile Ballerina

March 14, 2020 By Claire Annette Noland 5 Comments

Ready to Fly: How Sylvia Townsend Became the Bookmobile Ballerina

As a child, my two favorite things were ballet and books so I am excited to discover a book that combines both. Best of all, it is the true story of a dancer who inspires others to persist in fulfilling their dreams. Ready to Fly: How Sylvia Townsend Became the Bookmobile Ballerina By Lea Lyon […]

Filed Under: Biographies, Inspirations, picture books Tagged With: African American dancers, ballet in picture books, Bookmobiles in picture books, How Sylvia Townsend Became the Bookmobile Ballerina, Sylvia Townsend

Help Wanted – Must Love Books – Our new favorite bedtime book

March 2, 2020 By Claire Annette Noland 2 Comments

Help Wanted – Must Love Books – Our new favorite bedtime book

Every family has a bedtime routine and most include books. We have our stack of favorites but after the zillionth time reading certain (ahem – I’m looking at you, Good Night, Moon) it is wonderful to discover a new one. Today we’re celebrating the release of our new favorite bedtime book:   HELP WANTED: Must […]

Filed Under: 2020 Debut Crew, Books, picture books Tagged With: bedtime picture books, Courtney Dawson illustrator, fairy tale characters, Help Wanted: Must Love Books, Janet Sumner Johnson author

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Teachers- do you know about World Read Aloud Day? Teachers- do you know about World Read Aloud Day? Cardinal Rule Press authors would love to do a free zoom visit with your classroom on February 3rd  Sign up in the link in my bio
Mr. Ernie loves to put his nose in a good book. He Mr. Ernie loves to put his nose in a good book. He's currently reading the fantastic LAYLA and the BOTS: HAPPY PAWS written by Vicky Fang and illustrated by Christine Nishiyama. 
Layla is a rockstar and inventor (how cool is that?) who has three bots who help her solve problems in their town using technology.
This is a perfect chapter book for budding makers who love STEAM and fun! Mr. Ernie loves the roller coaster they design for dogs!

To read more about Happy Paws and the second book in this new series,  LAYLA and the BOTS: BUILT FOR SPEED visit my blog, A Field Trip Life. (link in bio)

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What are you reading today? What are you reading today?
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I hope all the government officials who have been elected will uphold their duty to carry out the will of the people.
We’re celebrating National Bird Day with THE SKY We’re celebrating National Bird Day with THE SKY PAINTER: Louis Fuentes, Bird Artist written by Margarita Engle and illustrated by Aliona Bereghici. Written in first person poems, readers are introduced to the “Father of Modern Bird Art” who was repelled by the practice of killing and mounting birds to paint them. He traveled the world and painted birds in their natural habitat and encouraged wildlife conservation. Children love this book as it shows how Louis Fuentes became enthralled with birds as a child. Beautifully told with gorgeous illustrations- highly recommended! We followed up by making little treats for our neighborhood birds. @engle.margarita #nationalbirdday #kidlit #picturebookbiographies #birdwatching @mrernierecommends
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