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TWO DOGS ON A TRIKE – A counting adventure!

May 28, 2020 Claire Annette Noland 3 Comments

  TWO DOGS ON A TRIKE Written by Gabi Snyder (author) and Robin Rosenthal (illustrator) Abrams Appleseed May 2020 Picture book ages 2-6 Themes: dogs, transportation, counting Settings: land, air, water, and space The story begins: One dog stands alone. With this simple sentence the reader is invited into the pages where they can join […]

Filed Under: Books, picture books Tagged With: counting books, dog picture books, Gabi Snyder, read alouds, transportation picture books, Two Dogs on a Trike

5 Tips and Ideas for an Inclusive At Home Field Day

May 18, 2020 Claire Annette Noland 2 Comments

Every year, students and teachers look forward to Field Day when they can celebrate the end of the school year. As with everything else this year, the all-school Field Days have been cancelled. But I have good news. In this anything-but-normal year, many families are creating their own At Home Field Day. Unfortunately, Field Day […]

Filed Under: picture books Tagged With: At Home Field Day, autism field day activities, bubble tower, Evie's Field Day, Field Day activities for kids with sensitivity issues, field day games, Ice explorer activity, tape spider web walk

THE FORT

May 7, 2020 Claire Annette Noland Leave a Comment

If you are like me you are finding yourself in a zoom meeting or two. Our family has started weekly meetings during this time of sheltering at home and someone came up with the great idea of building forts. We planned, constructed, and decorated our forts which had to be large enough to hold two […]

Filed Under: 2020 Debut Crew, Books, picture books Tagged With: Imagination in picture books, Laura Perdew, The Fort

Down Under the Pier – let’s explore!

April 29, 2020 Claire Annette Noland 1 Comment

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 Claire Annette Noland 3 Comments

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

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Author | teacher | Field Trip Planner
books that take you places
Raven’s Gift
Nancy Bess Had a Dress
Evie’s Field Day
Out and About w George series

Children’s book fans- come meet authors and start Children’s book fans- come meet authors and start your Christmas shopping 
Volumes of Pleasure Book Shoppe in Los Osos
@leewardlaw55 @authorjejohnson 
@claireannettenolandbooks and Debbie Black
This was a great way to spend the morning! Thanks This was a great way to spend the morning! Thanks to Victoria and Lily for sharing their knowledge.
#afieldtriplife 
#bookresearch #kingtidesproject
Attention Central Coast book lovers, kids, parents Attention Central Coast book lovers, kids, parents, teachers, and friends-
Enjoy the holiday spirit and meet 4 authors of books for children, infants to young adults!
Stories, book signings, cookies, and treats

Bring your friends!

Books make the best gifts!

@volumesofpleasurebooks 
@leewardlaw55 
@authorjejohnson
@scbwicencal
Grateful for family! #thanksgiving2025 #thursdayt Grateful for family!
#thanksgiving2025 
#thursdaythoughts 

@jeanne_muir @grant_muir @drake_muir @nicolearends @laurennolandhajik  @christinabeeghly @pcbeegs @roxannenoland @gn705 missing Mike and @lily_muir @nealmuir @livi_jonesss
Gathering Grateful is a warm and cozy celebration Gathering Grateful is a warm and cozy celebration of all the goodness of autumn with the change in season and the gathering together of family. The lyrical verse is deceptively simple and absolutely beautiful when paired with the gorgeous illustrations. Gather with those you love and share this beautiful book as you count your blessings.
@meganlitwinbooks 
@christinabeeghly 
@laurennolandhajik 
#thanksgiving2025
#worldkindnessday @laurarenauld @brigettebarrager #worldkindnessday 
@laurarenauld
@brigettebarrager
@mrernierecommends
“What does it mean to be kind anyway?” Is the ques “What does it mean to be kind anyway?” Is the question at the heart of this beautiful picture book which speaks right to a child’s heart. We certainly need kindness and let’s each do our part, no matter how small, and see how that kindness spreads. Thank you @patzmill and @jenhill for writing and illustrating this important book.
@roaringbrookpress
#thursdaythoughts
#worldkindnessday
Come on over to B&N this Saturday for a book fair Come on over to B&N this Saturday for a book fair supporting the Assistance League of Visalia’s literacy programs.
@alvisalia 
@gnomeroadpublishing 
@angelac.hawkins 
@littlepresspublishing 
@cardinalrulepress
King Tides mean not only very high tides but also King Tides mean not only very high tides but also extremely low tides. This afternoon low tide was -1.2 feet. Perfect for exploring tide pools. MY DEAR SEA by Andre Carrillo is another great book for beach goers. My favorite line is
“Try not to trip, protect foot and knee,
And never forget to respect my dear Sea.”

#tidepools 
#bookishfieldtrips 
#afieldtriplife
#kingtides high tide is 6.9 feet today Be careful #kingtides high tide is 6.9 feet today 
Be careful of the waves- they can sneak up on you.
Check out THE WAVE by Suzy Lee ( @chroniclekidsbooks 2008) a beautiful wordless picture book. So much emotion in the deceptively simple art.
King tides- I’ll be watching the ocean all day. #b King tides- I’ll be watching the ocean all day.
#bookishfieldtrips
#thursdaythoughts
New book alert! Mr. Ernie Recommends Hank’s Chang New book alert! 
Mr. Ernie Recommends Hank’s Change of Heart by Cindy Williams Schrauben with illustrations by Sasha Richards (The Little Press)
Hank is a collector –of hearts. Day after day searches for things shaped like hearts and then organizes and counts them until it becomes an obsession. He doesn’t want to share until, one day, he sees a girl who needs a heart. “Maybe just one,” he thinks…
This is such a wonderful book about generosity. The joyful, bright illustrations combined with the jaunty read-aloud text will have readers spending time examining each spread and asking for repeated readings. Perfect for all those kids who love to seek, find, and collect.
@mrernierecommends @cindyschrauben @littlepresspublishing @schadefoxart
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