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Five Reasons to Celebrate Christmas in July

July 20, 2024 Claire Annette Noland 1 Comment

When bringing a Christmas book to market, there is usually a short seasonal window that your book will be featured in bookshops, libraries, schools, and churches. But shouldn’t a good book be read and enjoyed in all seasons? As the author of RAVEN’S GIFT: A Feathered Flight of Faith (illustrated by Desiree Cordon and published […]

Filed Under: Celebrate, Christmas Books, picture books Tagged With: Christian picture books, Christmas in July, Christmas picture books, RAVEN'S GIFT

How to Make a Christian Advent Book Stack Calendar and bonus gift tags

November 25, 2023 Claire Annette Noland 4 Comments

Our family loves to read picture books and as we begin the Advent season I’m excited to be sharing a Christmas story that I wrote.  Recently rereleased in a new edition, Raven’s Gift: A Feathered Flight of Faith tells of a young raven who hears the angels announce the birth of Christ. He sets out […]

Filed Under: Celebrate, Christmas Books, Family, picture books Tagged With: advent calendar book stack, Christian Christmas books, Christian picture books, christmas read alouds, Christmas traditions, home schoo books, Raven's Gift printable gift tags

Raven’s Gift — Re-Release News!

September 14, 2023 Claire Annette Noland Leave a Comment

A Feathered Flight of Faith… Today, I am sharing exciting news – Raven’s Gift: A Feathered Flight of Faith is being re-released! What exactly does that mean? Based on an old legend, RAVEN’S GIFT tells the story of a bored young Raven who encounters the angels proclaiming the birth of Christ. He now has an […]

Filed Under: Celebrate, Christmas Books, picture books Tagged With: Christian picture books, Christmas books, RAVEN'S GIFT

The Crayon Man – The True Story of the Invention of Crayola Crayons

April 1, 2023 Claire Annette Noland 3 Comments

It’s National Crayon Day and I think that is a great reason to celebrate. When I was a child, we shared a big box of well used crayons that was passed away. Somehow, I never found my favorite colors – magenta and midnight blue. How I longed for the box of 64 crayons with the […]

Filed Under: Biographies, Books, Celebrate, picture books Tagged With: Crayons, Inventors, perfect picture book Friday

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

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Grateful for family! #thanksgiving2025 #thursdayt Grateful for family!
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@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.
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@christinabeeghly 
@laurennolandhajik 
#thanksgiving2025
#worldkindnessday @laurarenauld @brigettebarrager #worldkindnessday 
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@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.
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#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
Kidlit Creatives- join us this Saturday in Morro B Kidlit Creatives- join us this Saturday in Morro Bay!
Happened upon Ghosts at the library on Friday and Happened upon Ghosts at the library on Friday and this graphic novel turned out to be the perfect book for this weekend. A story of new beginnings, family, friendship, traditions, and courage. About spooky with lots of heart.
The authors notes give a great introduction to Dia de Los Muertos as well as information about cystic fibrosis  which the younger sister struggles with. The art is rich and wonderful and the coastal California setting is perfect!
@goraina #diadelosmuertosbooksforkids #middlegradegraphicnovels
So much fun celebrating Celine! It’s fun to be one So much fun celebrating Celine!
It’s fun to be one.
Thank you @fordhama03 for the DJ suggestion. She loves it!
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