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Multicultural Children's Books

Celebrating SUMO JOE on Multicultural Children’s Book Day 2023

January 27, 2023 Claire Annette Noland 4 Comments

Today is the 10th annual day to celebrate children’s books that showcase multicultural and diverse titles. I am excited to share a book perfect for martial arts fans – especially those interested in sumo wrestling.     SUMO JOE by Mia Wenjen (author) and Nat Iwata (illustrator) Picture book for ages 4-8 Published by Lee […]

Filed Under: Multicultural Children's Books, picture books, Picture Books Tagged With: martial arts picture books, MCBD, SUMO JOE

A Little Trip to France

November 19, 2022 Claire Annette Noland 1 Comment

  We have a new baby in our lives, and we dream of the places we can take her. Fortunately, we can start her travels early through books. Barefoot Books has just published a wonderful new series of board books, and we begin with OUR WORLD: FRANCE Words by Evelyne Holingue and art by Marguax […]

Filed Under: board books, Book Travel, Field Trips, Multicultural Children's Books, Picture Books, picture books, Places Tagged With: France by Evelyne Holingue

EMET’S BOX: A Colorful Story About Following Your Heart

August 5, 2022 Claire Annette Noland 2 Comments

Lately I have been paying close attention to children expressing themselves through singing, painting, dancing, and playing. Then, often, something happens and they become more self-conscious and try to fit in with the expectations of others. Why is that and what can we do to help them continue to follow their passions? Today I am […]

Filed Under: Multicultural Children's Books, Picture Books Tagged With: creativity in picture books, Emet's Box, Jeni Chen author illustrator

This Could Be You! A Joyful Celebration of Possibilities

June 11, 2022 Claire Annette Noland 1 Comment

Books make the best presents and I have found a perfect one to give teachers and young children as they celebrate the end of the school year and think about what’s next. Written by one of my Cardinal Rule Press Publishing siblings, this joyful and positive book explores all the possibilities that the future holds. […]

Filed Under: Celebrate, Multicultural Children's Books, picture books Tagged With: career picture books, goal setting picture books, Growth mindset picture books

The Leaping Laddoo – A New Twist on an Old Favorite

June 3, 2022 Claire Annette Noland 3 Comments

A Field Trip Life Blog is all about traveling through children’s books. It’s Perfect Picture Book Friday and today we are going to India!   I am fortunate to have had a front row seat to the launch of this fabulous book as it was written by one of my wonderful critique partners. THE LEAPING […]

Filed Under: Book Travel, Bookish Field Trips, Multicultural Children's Books, picture books Tagged With: Gingerbread boy retellings, Indian traditions, Laddoo, picture books with recipes

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