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The Very Oldest Pear Tree

August 25, 2020 Claire Annette Noland 4 Comments

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

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

Celebrate EARTH HOUR: A Lights-Out Event for Our Planet

March 26, 2020 Claire Annette Noland 2 Comments

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

Celebrate MCCBD with Global Kids – 50+ Games, Crafts, Recipes, & More from Around the World

January 31, 2020 Claire Annette Noland 2 Comments

  GLOBAL KIDS – 50+ Games, Crafts, Recipes & More from Around the World by Homa Sabet Tavanger (suthor) and Sophie Fatus (illustrator) 50 double sided cards with 8 page informational booklet Barefoot Books, 2019 preschool – sixth grade Here at A Field Trip Life, I am always on the lookout for ways to share […]

Filed Under: Bookish Field Trips, Multicultural Children's Books Tagged With: Crafts, GLOBAL KIDS - 50+ Games, Multicultural Children's Book Day, Recipes & More from Around the World

Ruth Asawa- A Sculpting Life on Picture Perfect Friday

September 20, 2019 Claire Annette Noland 2 Comments

I’m excited that Susan Hill’s Perfect Picture Book Friday link up is back in business. I have a perfect picture book to share today. RUTH ASAWA – A Sculpting Life By Joan Schoettler (author) and Traci Van Wagoner (illustrator) Pelican Publishing 2018 Nonfiction picture book biography for ages 5-10 Themes/ topics: Art, overcoming adversity, creativity, […]

Filed Under: Biographies, Bookish Field Trips, Books, picture books Tagged With: art and artists in children's books, Joan Schoettler, perfect picture book Friday, Ruth Asawa - A Sculpting Life, Ruth Asawa picture book biography, Traci Van Wagoner

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