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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

Small Matters: The Hidden Power of the Unseen

April 24, 2020 By Claire Annette Noland 3 Comments

Small Matters: The Hidden Power of the Unseen

Have you ever watched a child stoop down to examine something tiny? They can be held spellbound by a rock, an ant, or a seashell. Today’s book is one that takes fascination further and opens up a world of wonder. SMALL MATTERS: The Hidden Power of the Unseen By Heather Ferranti Kinser Millbrook Press 2020 […]

Filed Under: 2020 Debut Crew, Books, picture books Tagged With: Heather Ferranti Kinser, scanning electron microscope in children's books, Small Matters: The Hidden power of the Unseen

At Home Field Day – 10 Ways to Play (plus a bonus)

April 23, 2020 By Claire Annette Noland 10 Comments

At Home Field Day – 10 Ways to Play (plus a bonus)

What day of the school year do children most look forward to celebrating? That’s easy – FIELD DAY!   Just because kids are now staying safe at home doesn’t mean that they can’t celebrate the end of the academic school year. Since so much learning is happening online these days, everyone is ready to get […]

Filed Under: 2020 Debut Crew, Books, Family, picture books Tagged With: At Home Field Day, Claire Annette Noland author. Alicia Teba illustrator, Evie's Field Day, Field Day Activities, Sportsmanship

Space Mice!

April 6, 2020 By Claire Annette Noland 1 Comment

Space Mice!

What child hasn’t heard that the moon is made out of cheese? Today’s book takes this fun idea and spins a tale about two resourceful cheese lovers. SPACE MICE By Lori Haskins Houran (author) and Priscilla Alpaugh Albert Whitman 2020 Picture book for ages 4-7 Themes: space travel, resourcefulness, mice Setting: the moon The story […]

Filed Under: 2020 Debut Crew, Books, picture books Tagged With: Lori Haskins Houran author, Priscilla Alpaugh illustrator, SPACE MICE

After the Rain – a review

April 2, 2020 By Claire Annette Noland 2 Comments

After the Rain – a review

It’s spring and perhaps it just finished raining where you are. Today I’d like to share a perfect book for spring day.   AFTER THE RAIN By Rebecca Koehn (author) and Simone Krüger (illustrator) Beaming Books 2020 Picture book for ages 3-6 Themes: rainy day play, conflict resolution, friendship Setting: home and yard The story […]

Filed Under: 2020 Debut Crew, Books, picture books Tagged With: After the Rain by Rebecca Koehn, Rainy day picture books

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

Where Am I From?

March 24, 2020 By Claire Annette Noland 6 Comments

Where Am I From?

As people around the world are sheltering at home, most travel has come to a standstill. But that doesn’t mean we can’t go somewhere. We just need to travel through books. Today’s selection provides a trip around the world. WHERE AM I FROM? By Elisavet Arkolaki (author) and Graffiti illustration by Platon Faraxa Publishing 2020 […]

Filed Under: 2020 Debut Crew, Multicultural Children's Books, picture books Tagged With: Graffiti artist Platon, multicultural picture books, Where am I from? Elisavet Arkolaki

Ready to Fly: How Sylvia Townsend Became the Bookmobile Ballerina

March 14, 2020 By Claire Annette Noland 5 Comments

Ready to Fly: How Sylvia Townsend Became the Bookmobile Ballerina

As a child, my two favorite things were ballet and books so I am excited to discover a book that combines both. Best of all, it is the true story of a dancer who inspires others to persist in fulfilling their dreams. Ready to Fly: How Sylvia Townsend Became the Bookmobile Ballerina By Lea Lyon […]

Filed Under: Biographies, Inspirations, picture books Tagged With: African American dancers, ballet in picture books, Bookmobiles in picture books, How Sylvia Townsend Became the Bookmobile Ballerina, Sylvia Townsend

Help Wanted – Must Love Books – Our new favorite bedtime book

March 2, 2020 By Claire Annette Noland 2 Comments

Help Wanted – Must Love Books – Our new favorite bedtime book

Every family has a bedtime routine and most include books. We have our stack of favorites but after the zillionth time reading certain (ahem – I’m looking at you, Good Night, Moon) it is wonderful to discover a new one. Today we’re celebrating the release of our new favorite bedtime book:   HELP WANTED: Must […]

Filed Under: 2020 Debut Crew, Books, picture books Tagged With: bedtime picture books, Courtney Dawson illustrator, fairy tale characters, Help Wanted: Must Love Books, Janet Sumner Johnson author

The Arabic Quilt – An Immigrant Story

February 29, 2020 By Claire Annette Noland Leave a Comment

The Arabic Quilt – An Immigrant Story

I am a quilt lover and a collector of the stories behind each homemade quilt. The book I’d like to share today features a lovingly made quilt and a story that will make your heart happy. THE ARABIC QUILT – An Immigrant Story By Aya Khalil (author) and Anait Semirdzhyan (illustrator) Tilbury House Publishers 2020 […]

Filed Under: Multicultural Children's Books, picture books Tagged With: Anait Semirdzhyan, Arabic Quilt - An Immigration Story, Aya Khalil author, immigration in children's books

A Pirate’s Mother Goose

February 20, 2020 By Claire Annette Noland 3 Comments

A Pirate’s Mother Goose

Everyone is familiar with Mother Goose Rhymes but they are overly familiar and rather outdated. There are a number of revised versions and today I’d like to share my new favorite:     A PIRATE’S MOTHER GOOSE by Nancy I Sanders (author) and Colin Jack (illustrator) Albert Whitman Publishing Poetry for ages 4-8 Setting – […]

Filed Under: picture books Tagged With: A Pirate's Mother Goose, Nancy I. Sanders, Pirates poetry

THE LITTLE GREEN MONSTER: CANCER MAGIC – a review for Multicultural Children’s Book Day

January 30, 2020 By Claire Annette Noland Leave a Comment

THE LITTLE GREEN MONSTER: CANCER MAGIC – a review for Multicultural Children’s Book Day

  Welcome to my annual MCCBD – Multicultural Children’s Book Day post where I join other book bloggers to celebrate and showcase diverse children’s books. All children need to see children like themselves in the pages of a book and to learn about children who live in other places, speak different languages, look different, or […]

Filed Under: Books, Multicultural Children's Books, picture books Tagged With: cancer in picture books, Jackie Gorman illustrator, Multicultural Children's Book Day, Sharon Chappell author, The Little Green Monster: Cancer Magic

RAILWAY JACK – The True Story of an Amazing Baboon A review and chat with debut author KT Johnston 

January 10, 2020 By Claire Annette Noland 2 Comments

RAILWAY JACK – The True Story of an Amazing Baboon  A review and chat with debut author KT Johnston 

RAILWAY JACK – The True Story of an Amazing Baboon A review and chat with debut author KT Johnston RAILWAY JACK The True Story of an Amazing Baboon By KT Johnston (author) and César Samaniego (illustrator) Capstone Publishing 2020 Picture book for grades 3-5 but older and younger children will also find this book fascinating […]

Filed Under: Biographies, Books, picture books Tagged With: Baboons, KT Johnston. Service Animals, Railway Jack - The True Story of an Amazing Baboon

Fry Bread – A Native American Story

November 28, 2019 By Claire Annette Noland 3 Comments

Fry Bread – A Native American Story

Thanksgiving has a difficult history and for many years has certainly been whitewashed with pilgrims taking center stage. Fortunately, the stories of Native Americans are beginning to be told. I’d like to share a book that is filled with truth and heart. Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story by  Kevin Noble Maillard (author) and […]

Filed Under: Books, picture books Tagged With: Family traditions in picture books, Fry Bread, Fry Bread - a Native American Story, Native American History

Evie’s Field Day – cover reveal!

October 29, 2019 By Claire Annette Noland 13 Comments

Evie’s Field Day – cover reveal!

Hi Friends, I’m thrilled to share something with you today. I like to write about books that I’m reading but today I’m sharing a picture book that I wrote. It is being published by the fantastic Cardinal Rule Press and will be launched on May 1, 2020. Here is a sneak peek cover reveal. Are […]

Filed Under: Books, picture books Tagged With: Alicia Teba, Claire Annette Noland, Cover reveal, Evie's Field Day, Field Day picture books, sportsmanship in children's books, winning and losing

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I continue to read Amanda Gorman's Inauguration Da I continue to read Amanda Gorman's Inauguration Day poem "The Hill We Climb."
Every line is just so beautiful. I am inspired and hopeful.
@amandascgorman 
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I have started the @21daydiscoveryourwhy journal c I have started the @21daydiscoveryourwhy journal challenge through the generosity of Oahn Jordan of @tinytriumphco 
Today's journal prompt was Where were you a year ago?
Thanks to my phone camera, I could easily take a look. And there were the faces of Christina, Thomas and Evelyn on January 18, 2020 as I was leaving Nicaragua. Little did I know that there would be a pandemic and the flights were stopped. Somehow, things fell into place and I was able to return with Roxanne on January 18, 2021. We recreated the original photo (on the right). I'm so excited about what’s ahead! You can still sign up - look at the bio in @tinytriumphco or @21daydiscoveryourwhy
It has been amazing watching to process of MIMIC M It has been amazing watching to process of MIMIC MAKERS go from idea to picture book! I can’t wait to hold it in my hands. Posted @withregram • @knordynordy COVER REVEAL

After raising two boys and teaching for over twenty years in a public school, I’ve witnessed the natural wonder that children have about the living world. Their voracious curiosity to understand the mysteries of our planet  is in everything they do!  Does it float? Does it fly? Does bend or break?  Children are curiosity in motion! I’ve come to believe this wonder about the world is the first step on the pathway to living sustainably on our beautiful planet. How ? By being curious and learning from the living world. 

Well...innate curiosity is something I wanted to explore. So...
I asked each inventor in my book what sparked their curiosity about nature? Well...after years of research, lots of interviews, and loads of classroom projects, MIMIC MAKERS was born. This picture book is a look at ten inventors from around the world, who began asking questions and investigating nature to create amazing biomimicry inventions that help us all. I hope it inspires a new generation of mimic makers. 

My thanks to my incredible editor, Alyssa Mito Pusey and the entire staff at Charlesbridge. Huge thanks to Paul Boston for your superb illustrations. Many thanks to Gretchen Hooker and Sherry Ritter of the Biomimicry Institute. 

#biomimicryinstitute #biomimicry #biodesign #stemreads #readingfunin21 #nonfictionforkids #childrensbooks #childrensbookauthor #teachersofinstagram #librariansofinstagram
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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