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CarolineArnoldArtandBooks
http://carolinearnoldart.blogspot.com/
Author/Illustrator Caroline Arnold's art and books focusing on the writing and illustrating process and her experiences with children and teachers at schools and libraries.
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The Intrepid Tourist
http://theintrepidtourist.blogspot.com/
Author Caroline Arnold's travel blog--a writer's journeys around the world, often to places beyond the normal tourist path. A personal view focusing on wildlife, ancient history, cultural events and outdoor activities.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 1516 )
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UKRAINIAN EASTER EGGS a Yearly Tradition
In Ukrainian Orthodox churches, Easter in 2022 will be celebrated on April 24th, a week after the celebration in Protestant and Catholic churches. That is... Read more
Posted on 25 April 2022 TRAVEL -
Ukrainian Easter Eggs
As I do most years in the days before Easter, I made Ukrainian eggs, this time with my granddaughter. Her egg is on the left. I added mine to our collection of... Read more
Posted on 23 April 2022 BOOKS, CULTURE -
BEHIND THE STORY: The Birth of the Idea for KEEPER OF THE LIGHT
Ferry landing at Angel Island State Park, San Francisco Bay, CaliforniaI love to travel and sometimes, when I least expect it, a travel experience becomes the... Read more
Posted on 19 April 2022 BOOKS, CULTURE -
MADEIRA, PORTUGAL: Islands in the Sun, Guest Post by Steve Scheaffer and Karen...
Promenade frente mar, Funchal, MadeiraMy brother Steve and his wife Karen recently returned from a relaxing vacation in Madeira. I have never been there and I... Read more
Posted on 18 April 2022 TRAVEL -
REVIEW in SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL of KEEPER OF THE LIGHT
The following review, by Elissa Cooper, appeared in the April 1, 2022, issue of School Library Journal. PreS-Gr 2—In a story inspired by real journals, this... Read more
Posted on 16 April 2022 BOOKS, CULTURE -
PUBLICATION DAY! KEEPER OF THE LIGHT: Juliet Fish Nichols Fights the San...
Today is publication day for KEEPER OF THE LIGHT: Juliet Fish Nichols Fights the San Francisco Fog (Cameron Kids/Abrams), beautifully illustrated with watercolo... Read more
Posted on 12 April 2022 BOOKS, CULTURE -
11th ANNIVERSARY OF THE INTREPID TOURIST: Celebrating My New Book KEEPER OF THE...
Ferry landing at Angel Island State Park, San Francisco Bay, CaliforniaTomorrow is the 11th anniversary of my first post at The Intrepid Tourist, a report of a... Read more
Posted on 11 April 2022 TRAVEL -
CELEBRATING PLANTING A GARDEN IN ROOM 6 at HAYNES SCHOOL, Los Angeles, CA
Caroline with Jennifer Best, Haynes Center for Enriched Studies, Los Angeles, CAMonday was the Big Day, celebrating the publication of PLANTING A GARDEN IN... Read more
Posted on 07 April 2022 BOOKS, CULTURE -
TSAVO NATIONAL PARK, KENYA: Not Your Typical Safari, Guest Post by Owen Floody
Tsavo River, Tsavo National Park, Kenya.Our friend Owen Floody has recently returned from an unusual safari in Kenya, a walking trip across Tsavo National Park. Read more
Posted on 04 April 2022 TRAVEL -
CELEBRATE THE EARTH at the SCBWI April Reading List with PLANTING A GARDEN IN...
PLANTING A GARDEN IN ROOM 6 is one of the books featured on the SCBWI reading list for the month of April. Hurray! The April theme is "Celebrate the Earth". Read more
Posted on 04 April 2022 BOOKS, CULTURE -
CELEBRATING NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK: My First Library
Central Avenue Library, Minneapolis, Minnesota, built in 1915National Library Week (April 3 - 9, 2022) is a time to celebrate our nation's libraries, library... Read more
Posted on 03 April 2022 BOOKS, CULTURE -
THE PLANT CYCLE: Foldable Project Teaches the Plant Growth Cycle, by Debbie...
Project by Debbie Gonzales at LitLinksI discovered this easy foldable project by guest blogger Debbie Gonzales at LitLinks (Patricia Newman's blog linking... Read more
Posted on 30 March 2022 BOOKS, CULTURE -
VIRGINIA ROBINSON GARDEN: Southern California History Preserved in Beverly Hills
Virginia Robinson Garden, Beverly Hills, CAOnly recently did I learn of the Virginia RobinsonGarden, a horticultural and architectural treasure tucked into a... Read more
Posted on 28 March 2022 TRAVEL -
GUEST POST AT LITLINKS: Plant a Garden, Grow a Reader!
Guest post at Lit Links, March 16, 2022How does a school garden sprout young readers? Find out in 4 easy lessons! This week at LitLinks you can find my article... Read more
Posted on 23 March 2022 BOOKS, CULTURE -
A COUNTRYSIDE NAADAM (SPORTS FESTIVAL) IN MONGOLIA: Guest Post by Caroline Hatto...
Mongolian horseman. Picking up the wooden stick at top gallop My friend Caroline Hatton, a frequent contributor to this blog, can’t believe it’s already been... Read more
Posted on 21 March 2022 TRAVEL -
CHARLOTTE HUCK CHILDREN'S LITERATURE FESTIVAL, Redlands, CA
Book signing at the Charlotte Huck Children's Literature FestivalA week ago (March 11-12) I took part in the 25th anniversary Charlotte Huck Children's... Read more
Posted on 19 March 2022 BOOKS, CULTURE -
PUBLICATION DAY! PLANTING A GARDEN IN ROOM 6: From Seeds to Salad
Happy Book Birthday! Hooray! Today is the publication day for my new book PLANTING A GARDEN IN ROOM 6: From Seeds to Salad (Charlesbridge, 2022), the third... Read more
Posted on 15 March 2022 BOOKS, CULTURE -
SANTA BARBARA BOTANIC GARDEN: Native Plants in a Spectacular Setting
California lilac (Ceanothus), Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, California.In early February I spent a lovely morning at the beautiful Santa Barbara Botanic... Read more
Posted on 14 March 2022 TRAVEL -
CELEBRATING READ ACROSS AMERICA with a Zoom Author Visit at Calvert Elementary...
Last Wednesday morning (March 2nd) I did a very enjoyable Zoom author visit with kindergarten, first and second graders at Calvert Charter for Enriched Studies... Read more
Posted on 09 March 2022 BOOKS, CULTURE -
HIKE IN THE OAKLAND HILLS, CA: Anthony Chabot Regional Park
Anthony Chabot Regional Park, Oakland, CAJust a fifteen minute drive from our house in Oakland is one of our favorite places to hike–the MacDonald Trail in... Read more
Posted on 07 March 2022 TRAVEL