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Q is for Queen, Quotes and Qipao in a Mermaid World

April 20, 2016 Claire Annette Noland Leave a Comment

  Welcome to day Q in the A to Z Blog challenge where I’m swimming through the alphabet with the theme “Living in a Mermaid World.” Q is for queen and here is a true story about a real life Mermaid Queen who is certainly an inspiration to water loving me. The Mermaid Queen by […]

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Filed Under: Blogging A to Z, Mermaids Tagged With: Mermaid Quotes, Qipao mermaid dress, The Mermaid Queen by Shana Corey

P is for Parade, Passamaquoddy, and Ponyo in a Mermaid World

April 19, 2016 Claire Annette Noland 6 Comments

  The Native American Passamaquoddy tribe of northeastern Maine and Canada tell the story of the Ne Hwas,  two girls who disobeyed their mother by swimming where they were told not to go. The water was enchanted and the girls turned into mermaids. Unfortunately for them, their days of playing on the shore were over […]

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Filed Under: Blogging A to Z, Books, Mermaids, Places Tagged With: Melanie Hope Greenberg, Mermaids on Parade, Ne Hwas, Passamaquoddy tribe memaid legend, Ponyo

O is for Oannes and Oceania

April 18, 2016 Claire Annette Noland 4 Comments

    Welcome to the letter O of the A to Z Blog Challenge. Click on this link to visit some of the others who are participating in this challenge. I’m blogging through the alphabet on the theme of Living in a Mermaid World. Oannes is the name an ancient Babylonian god who was said […]

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Filed Under: Blogging A to Z, Books, Mermaids Tagged With: Living in a Mermaid World, Micronesia mermaid legends, Oannes, The Porpoise Wife

N is for Nigeria and Noah!

April 16, 2016 Claire Annette Noland 11 Comments

Welcome to the letter N in the A to Z Blog Challenge. My theme this year is Living in a Mermaid World. The stories of Mami Wata (Mother Water) originated in Nigeria. She is a mermaid with the upper body of a woman and the lower part that of a fish. She is described as […]

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Filed Under: Blogging A to Z, Mermaids Tagged With: Mami Wata Mermaid, Nigerian Mermaids, Noah's Ark and Mermaids, The Fish Husband retold by Mary Pope Osborne

M is for Mermaids in Mexico

April 15, 2016 Claire Annette Noland 5 Comments

Here we are on M day of the a to z blog challenge in which I’m spending the month blogging about Living in a Mermaid World. I’ve been wondering what to choose for M since just about everything about mermaids starts with the letter M. So many choices… I’ve decided to head to Mexico, a country that I’ve […]

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Filed Under: Blogging A to Z, Mermaids Tagged With: Mermaid in nativity scene, Mexican Mermaids, Oaxaca Mermaids

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Raven’s Gift
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#worldkindnessday @laurarenauld @brigettebarrager #worldkindnessday 
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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
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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 
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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!
@laurennolandhajik
It’s Pumpkin Time and another pumpkin patch in the It’s Pumpkin Time and another pumpkin patch in the books. I love sharing my favorite books and how amazing pumpkins are with the students from HCS. Thank you @bettencourtfamilyfarm for going above and beyond to make this season extra exciting.
@carmen.bettencourt.7 #pumpkinpatch2025🎃🧡🌾🍁🌻☀️🌽🥜🚜 @patricia.toht
Our book/movie club continues. I have to admit, I Our book/movie club continues. I have to admit, I had never read any of the Wimpy Kid Diary books before. I enjoyed #1 in the series. The animated movie was filled with humor and heart with lots of laughs and “awe” moments. The kids give the books and movie 5 stars. I enjoyed them but one book was enough for me.
#diaryofawimpykid #bookormovie
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