Well, globe trotters, let’s zoom on over to India and read: Finders Keepers? A True Story in India By Robert Arnett (author) and Smita Turakhia (illustrator) Picture book ages 5 – adult Author Robert Arnett is a frequent traveler to India. In fact, he has written a travel guide called India Unveiled. In Finders Keepers, he writes […]
Multicultural Children's Books
G is for Ghana… and Goldilocks!
To be honest, before today, I didn’t know exactly where Ghana was located or much about this African nation. I love to read variants of folk and fairy tales and have collected many versions of familiar stories. So, I was thrilled to discover this wonderful book. The Ghanian Goldilocks. By Dr. Tamara Pizzoli (author) and […]
E is for Ethiopia
On today’s A to Z April blog challenge, A Field Trip Life is visiting Ethiopia as part of my Kids Read the World Book Challenge. I am sorry this post is long but it involves issues that are dear to my heart. The picture book that I’d like to share today is one that touched […]
D is for Dominican Republic
The Best Gift of All: The Legend of La Vieja Belen A bilingual picture book Written by Julia Alvarez (author) and Ruddy Nunez (illustrator) Translated by Rhina Espaillat For those who try to teach diversity by sharing customs, holidays and traditions to children, The Best Gift of All: The Legend of La Vieja Belen is […]
C is for Cuba
Today A Field Trip Life is traveling to Cuba and I’m excited share to share a just released picture book that is set in that island nation. Drum Dream Girl How One Girl’s Courage Changed Music By Margarita Engle (author) and Rafael Lopez (illustrator) Drum Dream Girl is the colorful and poetic story of a […]