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The Leaping Laddoo – A New Twist on an Old Favorite

June 3, 2022 By Claire Annette Noland 3 Comments

The Leaping Laddoo – A New Twist on an Old Favorite

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 […]

Filed Under: Book Travel, Bookish Field Trips, Multicultural Children's Books, picture books Tagged With: Gingerbread boy retellings, Indian traditions, Laddoo, picture books with recipes

Lila Lou’s Little Library – a picture book for book lovers

October 8, 2021 By Claire Annette Noland 6 Comments

Lila Lou’s Little Library – a picture book for book lovers

Welcome to today’s bookish field trip! I’m so excited to share this new release from my Cardinal Rule Press Publishing sibling.   LILA LOU’S LITTLE LIBRARY: A GIFT FROM the HEART by Nikki Bergstresser (author) and Sejung Kim (illustrator) Cardinal Rule Press Publishing 2021 A Field Trip to a Little Free Library Themes: Books, Generosity, […]

Filed Under: Bookish Field Trips, Books, Field Trips, picture books

WHEN WATER MAKES MUD: A Story of Refugee Children

July 2, 2021 By Claire Annette Noland Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: 2020 Debut Crew, Book Travel, Bookish Field Trips, Multicultural Children's Books, picture books Tagged With: Janie Reinart author, Morgan Taylor illustrator, refugee children, toys, Uganda, When Water Makes Mud

Not So Fast, Max – A Rosh Hashanah Visit with Grandma

March 28, 2021 By Claire Annette Noland Leave a Comment

Not So Fast, Max – A Rosh Hashanah Visit with Grandma

The only thing I like better than visiting an apple orchard is reading a book that takes me there. And, when recipes are included, I know it’s a book for me. NOT SO FAST, MAX – A Rosh Hashanah Visit with Grandma By Annette Schottenfeld (author) and Jennifer Kirkham (illustrator) Kalaniot Books Picture book for […]

Filed Under: Bookish Field Trips, Celebrate, Farm Fresh, Food, picture books Tagged With: Annette Schottenfeld, Apple picture books, family traditions, Jewish children's books, Not So Fast Max, Rosh Hashana picture book

GOING DOWN HOMW WITH DADDY – A Multicultural Children’s Book Day review

January 29, 2021 By Claire Annette Noland 2 Comments

GOING DOWN HOMW WITH DADDY – A Multicultural Children’s Book Day review

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 […]

Filed Under: Bookish Field Trips, Multicultural Children's Books, picture books Tagged With: Family reunions, GOING DOWN HOME WITH DADDY, Multicultural Children's Book Day

AMAZING PLACES – #READ YOUR WORLD

January 29, 2021 By Claire Annette Noland Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Book Travel, Bookish Field Trips, Multicultural Children's Books, Places Tagged With: AMAZING PLACES, Barefoot Books, Beatrice Cerocchi illustrator, geography, Miralda Colombo author, Multicultural Children's Book Day, world monuments

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

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

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

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

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

Celebrate MCCBD with Global Kids – 50+ Games, Crafts, Recipes, & More from Around the World

January 31, 2020 By Claire Annette Noland 2 Comments

Celebrate MCCBD with Global Kids – 50+ Games, Crafts, Recipes, & More from Around the World

  GLOBAL KIDS – 50+ Games, Crafts, Recipes & More from Around the World by Homa Sabet Tavanger (suthor) and Sophie Fatus (illustrator) 50 double sided cards with 8 page informational booklet Barefoot Books, 2019 preschool – sixth grade Here at A Field Trip Life, I am always on the lookout for ways to share […]

Filed Under: Bookish Field Trips, Multicultural Children's Books Tagged With: Crafts, GLOBAL KIDS - 50+ Games, Multicultural Children's Book Day, Recipes & More from Around the World

Ruth Asawa- A Sculpting Life on Picture Perfect Friday

September 20, 2019 By Claire Annette Noland 2 Comments

Ruth Asawa- A Sculpting Life on Picture Perfect Friday

I’m excited that Susan Hill’s Perfect Picture Book Friday link up is back in business. I have a perfect picture book to share today. RUTH ASAWA – A Sculpting Life By Joan Schoettler (author) and Traci Van Wagoner (illustrator) Pelican Publishing 2018 Nonfiction picture book biography for ages 5-10 Themes/ topics: Art, overcoming adversity, creativity, […]

Filed Under: Biographies, Bookish Field Trips, Books, picture books Tagged With: art and artists in children's books, Joan Schoettler, perfect picture book Friday, Ruth Asawa - A Sculpting Life, Ruth Asawa picture book biography, Traci Van Wagoner

Rainbow Weaver – Perfect Picture Book Friday

June 14, 2019 By Claire Annette Noland 9 Comments

Rainbow Weaver – Perfect Picture Book Friday

RAINBOW WEAVER – Perfect Picture Book Friday Hi Friends, grab your passport and Spanish dictionary– I’m linking up with Perfect Picture Book Friday with a book set in a very special Guatemalan location.   Title: Rainbow Weaver   Tejedora del Arcoiris Written by: Linda Elovitz Marshall Illustrated by:  Elisa Chavarri Translated by: Eida de la Vega Published […]

Filed Under: Bookish Field Trips, Field Trips, Multicultural Children's Books, picture books, Places Tagged With: Elisa Chavarri, Lake Atitlán, Linda Elovitz Marshall, Mayan weavers in picture books, perfect picture book Friday, Rainbow Weaver

Hey, Hey, Hay! Perfect Picture Book Friday

June 8, 2019 By Claire Annette Noland 6 Comments

Hey, Hey, Hay! Perfect Picture Book Friday

Hi Friends, Don’t you love this time of year? Everything is so fresh and green. My daily drive takes me through the countryside and I’ve been watching the hay grow, and grow, and grow! Today I’m joining Susanna Leonard Hill’s Perfect Picture Friday to share a perfect book that’s all about hay!   Title: Hey, […]

Filed Under: Bookish Field Trips, Books, Farm Fresh, Field Trips, picture books

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