Today as a year comes to a close and a new one begins, I am celebrating a miracle. Wasn’t it just yesterday that we gazed at a photo of a baby girl that we knew instantly was our daughter? Didn’t we just meet her at the Holt reception center in Seoul and bring her home? […]
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Dog Days part 2
We have more dogs to read about! Let’s start with an alphabet book: Arf! Beg! Catch! Dogs from A to Z is a photographic essay on the things dogs do by Henry Horenstein. (Scholastic) Each page features a big and beautiful photo of a do (or more) in action. I’m amazed at how the […]
Reflections – 10 Thoughts about the A – Z Blog Challenge
10 Thoughts about the A-Z Blog Challenge I woke up on May 1st feeling like I was forgetting something. Did I actually make it to Z? Yes, I did! I’d like to say thanks to Arlee Bird, Challenge founder and the great co-hosts. Here are my reflective thoughts in no particular order: The second […]
O is for Oman #Read Your World A to Z blog challenge
O is for Oman which is a long way from here. Have you ever been to Oman? I never have and I have never even met someone from Oman. What do you call a person from Oman? An Omanian? If you want to know about Oman, reading The Turtle of Oman is a good place […]
J is for Japan – a to z reading the world blog challenge
Wabi Sabi by Mark Reibstein (Author), Ed Young (Illustrator) picture book for ages 3 – adult If you notice, in both today and yesterday’s A to Z Read Your World in Kid’s Books choices, I have suggested that the intended audience include adults. I believe that children’s books are not just for children. They are filled with fantastic characters, […]
H is for Hawaii
Aloha! It is day 8 of the A to Z April Blog Challenge and I’m definitely ready to visit Hawaii. Here is lovely book that will takes us there: Luka’s Quilt By Georgia Guback ( author and illustrator) Picture book ages 4-8 Luka’s grandmother, Tutu, lives with Luka’s family and they are good friends. Tutu […]
Celebrate Pi Day! 3.14152653
When you live with a math fanatic March 14th is a big day. And, this year it looks like it will be the best ever! It is Pi Day and we are going to celebrate. I first learned of Pi day from my daughter Mee Mee who loves all things math. Since we enjoy all holidays […]
Girls on the go at Happy Go Smile
Here at A Field trip Life, I’m always on the lookout for places to go, people to meet, and books to read. Field trips aren’t just for kids. Grownups need to get out and about. And there are times when girlfriends just need to do something a bit different together. Dee, Mary and Naida are […]
L is for Library
This is National Library Week so I am excited to blog about libraries! I began the week at California State University, Fresno which is the home of the Arne Nixon Center for the Study of Children’s Literature. Each year the Center Advocates hold a charming Secret Garden Party. The location is a secret until the […]
A is for Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
While checking in on some of my favorite blogs, I learned that there is a challenge to bloggers to make 26 blog entries this month, each focusing on each letter of the alphabet. Since adventure is my favorite A word I am returning to my favorite childhood book, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, written by Lewis […]
Blossom Trail Spring
It is difficult to describe how wonderful it is to live on the edge of the blossom trail in the spring. Everywhere you look, there are trees dressed in shades of pink (peaches and nectarines) or white (plums and almonds). The best way to enjoy the trail though is to walk through the orchards. The […]