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J is for Japan – a to z reading the world blog challenge

April 11, 2015 Claire Annette Noland 3 Comments

Wabi Sabi by Mark Reibstein  (Author), Ed Young (Illustrator) picture book for ages 3 – adult If you notice, in both today and yesterday’s A to Z Read Your World in Kid’s Books choices, I have suggested that the intended audience include adults. I believe that children’s books are not just for children. They are filled with fantastic characters, […]

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Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: a to z blog challenge, cat picture books, Japan in children's books, Wabi Sabi

I is for India – Reading the World from A to Z April Blog Challenge

April 10, 2015 Claire Annette Noland 13 Comments

Well, globe trotters, let’s zoom on over to India and read: Finders Keepers? A True Story in India By Robert Arnett (author) and Smita Turakhia (illustrator) Picture book ages 5 – adult Author Robert Arnett is a frequent traveler to India. In fact, he has written a travel guide called India Unveiled. In Finders Keepers, he writes […]

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Filed Under: Books, Field Trips, Multicultural Children's Books, Places Tagged With: a to z blog challenge, children's books about India, Finders Keepers? a True Story of IndiaSmita Turakhia illustrator, India travel guide, Robert Arnett author

H is for Hawaii

April 9, 2015 Claire Annette Noland 4 Comments

Aloha! It is day 8 of the A to Z April Blog Challenge and I’m definitely ready to visit Hawaii. Here is lovely book that will takes us there: Luka’s Quilt By Georgia Guback ( author and illustrator) Picture book  ages 4-8 Luka’s grandmother, Tutu, lives with Luka’s family and they are good friends. Tutu […]

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Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Hawaiian children's books, Hawaiian quilts, Lei Day, Luka's Quilt, Quilt picture books

G is for Ghana… and Goldilocks!

April 8, 2015 Claire Annette Noland 14 Comments

To be honest, before today, I didn’t know exactly where Ghana was located or much about this African nation. I love to read variants of folk and fairy tales and have collected many versions of familiar stories. So, I was thrilled to discover this wonderful book. The Ghanian Goldilocks. By Dr. Tamara Pizzoli (author) and […]

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Filed Under: Books, Field Trips, Food, Multicultural Children's Books, Places Tagged With: African children's literature, children's books set in Ghana, F is for Fufu, Fufu, Ghana, Goldilocks variants, Phil Howell illustrato, Tamara Pizzoli author, The Ghanaian Goldilocks

F is for Fresno and an interview with author Susan K. Marlow

April 7, 2015 Claire Annette Noland 9 Comments

It is day 6 on the A to Z April Blog Challenge and we’re going to Fresno. “Fresno?” you may be asking. “We’ve been globetrotting and now we’re reading about Fresno?” Well, yes. If you are following along with my Kids Read Your World Challenge, you’ll know that one of the challenges is to find […]

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Filed Under: Books, Field Trips, Places Tagged With: a to z blog challenge, Children's book set in Fresno, Fresno Historical Fiction, Susan K. Marlow, Thick as Thieves, YA Christian fiction

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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.”

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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.
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