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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

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

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

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