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LAYLA and the BOTS – Chapter Books for Makers

January 9, 2021 By Claire Annette Noland Leave a Comment

LAYLA and the BOTS – Chapter Books for Makers

One of my 2020 highlights was participating as a round 1 judge in the easy reader/ early chapter book categories for the Cybils Awards recognizing children’s and young adult authors and illustrators whose books combine the highest literary merit and popular appeal.   LAYLA and the BOTS: Happy Paws and LAYLA and the BOTS: Built […]

Filed Under: Chapter Books, Cybils Awards, Multicultural Children's Books Tagged With: Christine Nishiyama, Layla and the Bots: Build for Speed, Layla and the Bots: Happy Paws, STEAM chapter books, Vicky Fang

RAJA’S PET CAMEL: The Magic of Hope

November 27, 2020 By Claire Annette Noland 13 Comments

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 […]

Filed Under: Book Travel, Bookish Field Trips, Multicultural Children's Books, picture books, Places Tagged With: Anita Amin author, India-picture books, pet camels, RAJA’S PET CAMEL: The Magic of Hope

That Monster on the Block – the beginning of a beautiful friendship

October 31, 2020 By Claire Annette Noland Leave a Comment

That Monster on the Block – the beginning of a beautiful friendship

This is the time of year when a walk around the block has a person (and their dog) coming face to face with skeletons, zombies, and other assorted monsters set up in front yards. I have the perfect book to share with my neighbors! THAT MONSTER ON THE BLOCK by Sue Ganz- Schmitt (author) and […]

Filed Under: Books, picture books Tagged With: acceptance. friendship, diversity, Monster picture books, new neighbors

LUNA LOVES ART – A Friendship Field Trip Story for Art lovers

October 27, 2020 By Claire Annette Noland Leave a Comment

LUNA LOVES ART – A Friendship Field Trip Story for Art lovers

It seems like it has been a long time since I’ve been to an art museum. I drove by the Norton Simon Museum yesterday and was sad to see it closed. Fortunately, I read a new book set in an art gallery and had fun exploring the art within the pages. LUNA LOVES ART By […]

Filed Under: Bookish Field Trips, Books, picture books Tagged With: children and art, friendship stories, School Field Trips in books

Seasons For Stones – a timely picture book for all seasons

September 16, 2020 By Claire Annette Noland 2 Comments

Seasons For Stones – a timely picture book for all seasons

Have you taken up any new hobbies or activities since the pandemic began six months ago? Our household certainly has and, in most cases, it has been books that have started us on new adventures. Our new endeavor is rock painting inspired by   A SEASON FOR STONES By Nikki Bergstresser (author) and Kelly O’Neill […]

Filed Under: picture books Tagged With: NikkiBergstresser, picture books about kindness, picture books about rock painting, Seasons For Stones

Are your kids experiencing big feelings? It’s time to read Fred’s Big Feelings: The Life and Legacy of Mister Rogers

September 2, 2020 By Claire Annette Noland 5 Comments

Are your kids experiencing big feelings? It’s time to read Fred’s Big Feelings: The Life and Legacy of Mister Rogers

This has been a year of big emotions for everyone. Confusion, sadness, and anger come to mind but there have also been joyful, playful, and even silly times. Children need to understand that experiencing different emotions is okay. We all need   FRED’S BIG FEELINGS: The Life and Legacy of Mister Rogers By Laura Renauld […]

Filed Under: Biographies, picture books Tagged With: Fred's Big Feelings- The Life and Legacy of Mr. Rogers, Mr. Rogers picture book biography

The Very Oldest Pear Tree

August 25, 2020 By Claire Annette Noland 4 Comments

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 […]

Filed Under: Book Travel, Bookish Field Trips, picture books Tagged With: Endicott Pear Tree, Nancy I. Sanders author, pear crafts, Trees in history, Turkey Pear Snack, Yas Imamura illustrator

Let’s Start the Day with “My Breakfast with Jesus”

August 4, 2020 By Claire Annette Noland 2 Comments

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 […]

Filed Under: Book Travel, Books Tagged With: Breakfast in children's books, Guy Wolek, My Breakfast with Jesus, Tina Cho

Tulip and Doug Friends for (almost) ever – A Spud-tacular Friendship Story

July 23, 2020 By Claire Annette Noland Leave a Comment

Tulip and Doug Friends for (almost) ever – A Spud-tacular Friendship Story

      TULIP AND DOUG: A Spud-tacular Friendship Story By Emma Wood (author) and Carla Martell (illustrator) Scholastic New Zealand 2020 Picture book for ages 3-8 Themes: friendship, imagination, loss Setting: home and the great outdoors   The story begins- Tulip was famous in her neighborhood, for two reasons: She was a fearless adventurer. […]

Filed Under: 2020 Debut Crew, picture books Tagged With: friendship picture books, Tulip and Doug: A Spud-tacular Friendship Story, vegetable toys

LONE WOLF – a picture book for those who love dogs

June 29, 2020 By Claire Annette Noland Leave a Comment

LONE WOLF – a picture book for those who love dogs

I love dogs and for me, the next best thing to spending time with a dog is reading picture books about them. I am always excited to add a new book to our collection and I have found a new favorite: LONE WOLF By Sarah Kurpiel (author and illustrator) Greenwillow Books 2020 Picture book: ages […]

Filed Under: 2020 Debut Crew, Books, picture books Tagged With: dogs in picture books, family stories, huskies, Lone Wolf by Sarah Kurpiel

My Language During Mealtime Podcast Interview

June 26, 2020 By Claire Annette Noland Leave a Comment

My Language During Mealtime Podcast Interview

  Hi Friends, I hope you are all well and finding ways to enjoy your summer while staying safe. I began blogging a number of years ago because I wanted to share kid lit books, places, and books that take you places. We certainly need to travel by book these days! Over the years I […]

Filed Under: Books, Evie's Field Day, picture books Tagged With: Evie's Field Day podcast interview, Language During Mealtime, Rebecca Eisenberg

HELLO, LITTLE ONE, A Monarch Butterfly Story

June 18, 2020 By Claire Annette Noland Leave a Comment

HELLO, LITTLE ONE, A Monarch Butterfly Story

One of my favorite times of year is when the monarch butterflies flutter across our deck. Their migration is one of the most magical events to witness and you can’t watch without a sense of wonder and awe. I am so happy to introduce a lovely picture book that captures the beauty of these incredible […]

Filed Under: 2020 Debut Crew, Books, picture books Tagged With: butterfly life cycle in picture books, Hello Little One: A Monarch Butterfly Story, Zeena M. Pliska author

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

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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?
Posted @withregram • @robinhaart Of all the incr Posted @withregram • @robinhaart Of all the incredible images that flooded my media yesterday, this photo by @glennondoyle of two women #senate aids rescuing the boxes containing the #electoral #votes stood out to me. This image perfectly illustrates what #Strength is about. Strength is not about oppressing others with power. It is about doing the right thing, and calmly carrying out our duties in a time of peril. Despite the delay caused by the #domesticterrorists, our government resumed and announced @joebiden and @kamalaharris as our next president and vice president. And Georgia has elected two democratic senators @jonossoff @raphaelwarnock, who is the first Black senator to be elected in Georgia. This was possible because the majority of ordinary Americans have done their duty and voted, and countless people have organized and volunteered and donated their time and money to protect our voting rights. They are our true heroes.
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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