I LOVE books (mostly books for kids) so I was thrilled to learn about International Book Giving Day on February 14th. You can read about it on Amy Broadmoore’s blog, Delightful Children’s Books. February 14th! Valentine’s Day! I LOVE Valentine’s Day so now I know what I want to do to celebrate this year. What child […]
Places
Watching the Monarchs – a field trip to the Pismo Beach Monarch Butterfly Grove
Have you ever seen a Monarch butterfly as it migrates south for the winter? The sight of these magnificent orange and black insects floating in the breeze seems almost like a dream. In my opinion, this is one of the most amazing sights you can see. Now is the time to go if you are […]
Mystery of the Giant Masks of Sanxingdui – a Multicultural Children’s Book Day Review
Hooray for Multicultural Children’s Book Day! I am excited to share Mystery if the Giant Masks of Sanxingdui by Icy Smith (author) and Gayle Garner Roski (illustrator) published by East West Discovery Press, one of the sponsors of Multicultural Children’s Book Day. This picture book has an interesting back story. In 1986, construction workers […]
For the birds… a field trip to Morro Bay
I love to watch birds – I always have since my father gave me my first pair of binoculars. They are very heavy so I have a lighter pair that I carry when I am out an about. I can identify birds by family but that’s about all. I spend much of my time either […]
Girls on the go at Happy Go Smile
Here at A Field trip Life, I’m always on the lookout for places to go, people to meet, and books to read. Field trips aren’t just for kids. Grownups need to get out and about. And there are times when girlfriends just need to do something a bit different together. Dee, Mary and Naida are […]