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California Independent Bookstore Day May 3, 2014

May 2, 2014 Claire Annette Noland Leave a Comment

Whenever I find myself in a new town, I always plan a field trip to a local independent bookstore. There are fewer of these gems around these days and those still in business need to be supported. I will take it upon myself to do just that! I’m in Los Angeles this weekend and will […]

Filed Under: Books, Celebrate, Field Trips Tagged With: California Independent Booksellers Day, Independent Bookstores, Los Angeles Bookstores, Pasadena Bookstores, The Last Bookstore, Vroman's Bookstore

X is for eXplore…

April 28, 2014 Claire Annette Noland 1 Comment

I’ve come to the letter X in the a – z blog challenge and (perhaps I’m cheating with a lower case e) I’m eXcited about the word eXplore. Is there another word that causes you to want to head out to see what you can find? Here are three books that will urge you on… […]

Filed Under: Books, Field Trips, Places Tagged With: a-z blog challenge, adventure books, exploration, Explore Earth's Five Oceans by Bobbie Kalman, Explore! by Deborah Kespert, Explore...Water! by Anita Yasuda, geography, Water

V is for Voyage

April 25, 2014 Claire Annette Noland Leave a Comment

Here at A Field Trip Life, many voyages are taken within the pages of a book. Here are three books that will certainly take you places. Bon Voyage! The Voyage of the Dawn Treader” Written by C.S. Lewis Geoffrey Bles Publishing, London and MacMillan, US 1952 The third book in The Chronicles of Narnia series […]

Filed Under: Books, Field Trips Tagged With: a-z blog challenge, children's books about voyages, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, V is for Voyage

U is for Underground

April 24, 2014 Claire Annette Noland Leave a Comment

Doesn’t it seem as though there may be entire worlds that exist underground? In today’s a-z challenge I thought I’d look down, underground. In Fresno, you actually can visit an underground world, the Forestiere Underground Gardens. Baldassare Forestiere was an Italian immigrant to Central California. Between 1906 and 1946, Forestiere created and built a large […]

Filed Under: Books, Field Trips, Places Tagged With: a-z blog challenge, field trips, Forestiere Underground gardens, Fresno CA, London Underground, Underground by Denise Flemng

R is for raising readers…

April 21, 2014 Claire Annette Noland 1 Comment

I never grow tired of watching a child learn to read. It is an amazing process that has determined the course of my  life. There’s so much we can do to help raise readers. Here are a few suggestions: 1. Read to your children. This is simple advice but the most important. 2. Let your […]

Filed Under: Books, Field Trips, Inspirations, Places Tagged With: a-z blog challenge, learning to read, Leo Politi Murals, raising a reader, South Pasadena Public Library

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Enjoying a cozy day by the tree with hot cocoa and Enjoying a cozy day by the tree with hot cocoa and the beautiful picture book WE CELEBRATE THE LIGHT by @jyolen @heidieys @jietingchen_art 
@christinabeeghly
#thursdaythoughts #ravensgift @littlepresspublish #thursdaythoughts
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If you’re like me, sharing Christmas books is a fa If you’re like me, sharing Christmas books is a favorite holiday activity. To celebrate the season, I am giving away a signed copy of RAVEN’S GIFT: A Feathered Flight of Faith with a special little something tucked into the package.
RAVEN’S GIFT: A Feathered Flight of Faith is the perfect book for families, teachers, and youth group leaders who want to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas. 
To enter:
1.	Like this post
2.	Follow me in Instagram or Facebook
3.	Share your favorite Christmas season word. (Mine is JOY!)
4.	Tag a friend for an extra entry.

@littlepresspublishing 
#ravensgift 
#christmasbooks
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.
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#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 
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@laurennolandhajik 
#thanksgiving2025
#worldkindnessday @laurarenauld @brigettebarrager #worldkindnessday 
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@brigettebarrager
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“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
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