A Field Trip Life Blog is all about traveling through children’s books. It’s Perfect Picture Book Friday and today we are going to India! I am fortunate to have had a front row seat to the launch of this fabulous book as it was written by one of my wonderful critique partners. THE LEAPING […]
Book Travel
WHEN WATER MAKES MUD: A Story of Refugee Children
It is always a happy time when a new book is finally out in the world. Books begin with a story idea and the author and illustrator’s dreams of what it will become. Today I am sharing a beautiful story of children who have their own dream written and illustrated by fellow The Kid Lit […]
Praline Lady – bringing history to life
New Orleans is at the top of my travel list, I am trying to learn as much as I can about this beautiful and historic city. Today I am sharing a very special book that brings you the sights, smells, and sounds of nineteenth century New Orleans. PRALINE LADY by Kirstie Myvet (author) and Kameko […]
AMAZING PLACES – #READ YOUR WORLD
It’s Multicultural Children’s Book Day 2021 #ReadYourWorld MCBD, a celebration of the diversity of kidlit, was founded by Valarie Budayr and Mia Wenjen and is back for its eighth year and I am excited to be supporting the mission of MCBD which helps parents, teachers, librarians and students by increasing awareness of the need for diversity […]
RAJA’S PET CAMEL: The Magic of Hope
I am excited to share a debut trade picture book that not only takes us around the world but was written by my Cardinal Rule Press publishing sibling. I’ve had a front row seat watching the process from illustrations to cover reveal to book launch. I’m so happy to see it being enjoyed by young […]
The Very Oldest Pear Tree
In these days of quarantine, the best way to travel is through books. While I read, I make a list of places to go when it is safe to travel again. I am sharing a book today that has definitely piqued my curiosity and I’m already planning a future trip to Massachusetts. THE VERY […]
Let’s Start the Day with “My Breakfast with Jesus”
My Breakfast with Jesus: Worshipping God Around the World by Tina Cho (author) and Guy Wolek (illustrator) Harvest House 2020 picture book ages 4-8 Setting – The World! Themes – Prayer, breakfast, diversity Are you dreaming of traveling somewhere? I am and fortunately can still go places with books. Today we’re taking a field […]