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A Little Trip to France

November 19, 2022 By Claire Annette Noland 1 Comment

A Little Trip to France

  We have a new baby in our lives, and we dream of the places we can take her. Fortunately, we can start her travels early through books. Barefoot Books has just published a wonderful new series of board books, and we begin with OUR WORLD: FRANCE Words by Evelyne Holingue and art by Marguax […]

Filed Under: board books, Book Travel, Field Trips, Multicultural Children's Books, picture books, Picture Books, Places Tagged With: France by Evelyne Holingue

EMET’S BOX: A Colorful Story About Following Your Heart

August 5, 2022 By Claire Annette Noland 2 Comments

EMET’S BOX: A Colorful Story About Following Your Heart

Lately I have been paying close attention to children expressing themselves through singing, painting, dancing, and playing. Then, often, something happens and they become more self-conscious and try to fit in with the expectations of others. Why is that and what can we do to help them continue to follow their passions? Today I am […]

Filed Under: Multicultural Children's Books, Picture Books Tagged With: creativity in picture books, Emet's Box, Jeni Chen author illustrator

This Could Be You! A Joyful Celebration of Possibilities

June 11, 2022 By Claire Annette Noland 1 Comment

This Could Be You! A Joyful Celebration of Possibilities

Books make the best presents and I have found a perfect one to give teachers and young children as they celebrate the end of the school year and think about what’s next. Written by one of my Cardinal Rule Press Publishing siblings, this joyful and positive book explores all the possibilities that the future holds. […]

Filed Under: Celebrate, Multicultural Children's Books, picture books Tagged With: career picture books, goal setting picture books, Growth mindset picture books

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

Love Is…

February 14, 2022 By Claire Annette Noland 1 Comment

Love Is…

For many of us, 1 Corinthians 13 is a verse close to our hearts. In fact, I am sure that many of us have it memorized and enjoy sharing it with those we love. Today I am sharing a book that was published in 2001 yet is timeless. I keep my copy near and often […]

Filed Under: Multicultural Children's Books, picture books Tagged With: Bible based picture books, Christian picture books, Love Is...

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

Praline Lady – bringing history to life

February 17, 2021 By Claire Annette Noland 2 Comments

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 […]

Filed Under: Book Travel, Multicultural Children's Books, picture books, Places Tagged With: Black Women Entrepreneurs, New Orleans History, own voices, Pralines

LALI’S FEATHER – A Multicultural Children’s Book Day Review

January 30, 2021 By Claire Annette Noland Leave a Comment

LALI’S FEATHER – 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: Multicultural Children's Books, picture books Tagged With: LILA'S FEATHER

WILLIAM STILL and HIS FREEDOM STORIES: Father of the Underground Railroad #READYOURWORLD

January 30, 2021 By Claire Annette Noland Leave a Comment

WILLIAM STILL and HIS FREEDOM STORIES: Father of the Underground Railroad #READYOURWORLD

It’s Multicultural Children’s Book Day 2021 #ReadYourWorld It is so exciting to come across a book that opens you eyes. Thanks to Peachtree Publishing, I am sharing an amazing true story about a man that everyone should know about. WILLIAM STILL and HIS FREEDOM STORIES: Father of the Underground Railroad By Don Tate (author and […]

Filed Under: Biographies, Multicultural Children's Books, picture books Tagged With: Don Tate, Underground Railroad, WILLIAM STILL and HIS FREEDOM STORIES: Father of the Underground Railroad

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

KING & KAYLA and the Case of the Unhappy Neighbor – A Multicultural Children’s Book Day Review

January 29, 2021 By Claire Annette Noland 2 Comments

KING & KAYLA and the Case of the Unhappy Neighbor – A Multicultural Children’s Book Day Review

It’s Multicultural Children’s Book Day 2021 #ReadYourWorld Once again, I am excited to be sharing diverse books as part of Multicultural Children’s Book Day. The goal is to share books that celebrate diversity so that children can see kids like themselves in the pages of books as well as learn about others. It is certainly […]

Filed Under: Chapter Books, Cybils Awards, Multicultural Children's Books Tagged With: King & Kayla and the Case of the Unhappy Neighbor, Multicultural Children's Book Day, Mystery

NINA SONI: Former Best Friend – A Multicultural Children’s Book Day Review

January 29, 2021 By Claire Annette Noland 2 Comments

NINA SONI: Former Best Friend – A Multicultural Children’s Book Day Review

  I’m celebrating  Multicultural Children’s Book Day 2021 #ReadYourWorld   NINA SONI: Former Best Friend by Kashmira Sheth (author) and Jenn Kocmiersky Peachtree Publiishing: 2019 Setting: home and school Themes: friendship, family, problem solving In this first title of a new series, written by #ownvoices author, Kashmira Sheth, we are introduced to a spunky but […]

Filed Under: Chapter Books, Multicultural Children's Books Tagged With: family, Friendship, Indian-American characters, Multicultural Children's Book Day, own voices

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

How to Play Basketball – A Multicultural Children’s Book Day Review

January 29, 2021 By Claire Annette Noland Leave a Comment

How to Play Basketball – 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. Bloggers and kidlit creators are celebrating diversity in children’s books in order to create a data base for teachers, parents, librarians, and children who need to […]

Filed Under: easy readers, Multicultural Children's Books Tagged With: How to Play Basketball, Lawrance Turner author, Multicultural Children's Book Day, Xochitl Justice Press

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

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