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Little Mole Goes to School

August 6, 2022 Claire Annette Noland 3 Comments

Back-to-school time is here and along with new shoes and backpacks, our little ones are filled with emotions ranging from excitement to worry. Many children wonder about their teacher, friends, and what their school day will be like. One of the best ways to ease a child’s unease is by sharing books that address their […]

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Filed Under: Picture Books Tagged With: Back-to-school, emotions and feelings, new experiences

EMET’S BOX: A Colorful Story About Following Your Heart

August 5, 2022 Claire Annette Noland 2 Comments

Lately I have been paying close attention to children expressing themselves through singing, painting, dancing, and playing. Then, often, something happens and they become more self-conscious and try to fit in with the expectations of others. Why is that and what can we do to help them continue to follow their passions? Today I am […]

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Filed Under: Multicultural Children's Books, Picture Books Tagged With: creativity in picture books, Emet's Box, Jeni Chen author illustrator

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. […]

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Filed Under: Celebrate, Multicultural Children's Books, picture books Tagged With: career picture books, goal setting picture books, Growth mindset picture books

The Leaping Laddoo – A New Twist on an Old Favorite

June 3, 2022 Claire Annette Noland 3 Comments

A Field Trip Life Blog is all about traveling through children’s books. It’s Perfect Picture Book Friday and today we are going to India!   I am fortunate to have had a front row seat to the launch of this fabulous book as it was written by one of my wonderful critique partners. THE LEAPING […]

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Filed Under: Book Travel, Bookish Field Trips, Multicultural Children's Books, picture books Tagged With: Gingerbread boy retellings, Indian traditions, Laddoo, picture books with recipes

Love Is…

February 14, 2022 Claire Annette Noland 1 Comment

For many of us, 1 Corinthians 13 is a verse close to our hearts. In fact, I am sure that many of us have it memorized and enjoy sharing it with those we love. Today I am sharing a book that was published in 2001 yet is timeless. I keep my copy near and often […]

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Filed Under: Multicultural Children's Books, picture books Tagged With: Bible based picture books, Christian picture books, Love Is...

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books that take you places
Raven’s Gift
Nancy Bess Had a Dress
Evie’s Field Day
Out and About w George series

#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.
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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.
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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 
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#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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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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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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