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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 ( 1518 )
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TWO MONKEYS by Peter Breughel
Two Monkeys by Pieter BreugelWhen I was researching my book Monkey (Morrow Junior Books, 1993), I ran across this unusual painting by 16th Century Flemish artis... Read more
Posted on 31 October 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
TASTES OF TAIWAN: From Peking Duck to Dim Sum
Peking Duck, W Hotel, Taipei, TaiwanTaiwan is a great place for food lovers. You can find local foods everywhere from fancy restaurants to neighborhood cafes... Read more
Posted on 29 October 2018 TRAVEL -
CHILDREN'S BOOKS IN TAIWAN: Celebrating Reading
On my recent trip to Taiwan, I discovered this charming statue of a girl reading in the park adjacent to Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall in the capital city of Taipei. Read more
Posted on 24 October 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
A WEEK IN TAIWAN: Taipei Highlights
At the National Palace Museum in Taipei, TaiwanWe arrived in Taipei early on October 10th, not realizing that it was a national holiday. Flags were everywhere a... Read more
Posted on 22 October 2018 TRAVEL -
California Condor Release at Vermilion Cliffs in Arizona
On September 22nd, National Public Lands Day, four condors were released by the Peregrine Fund atop the spectacular cliffs in Vermilion Cliffs National... Read more
Posted on 17 October 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
ART IN THE PHILADELPHIA AIRPORT: Wrinkled Blue by Jacintha Clark
Wrinkled Blue by Jacintha Clark at the Philadelphia AirportOne of the things I most enjoy about travel is the discovery of the unexpected—a personal encounter,... Read more
Posted on 15 October 2018 TRAVEL -
METROPOLIS II by Chris Burden at LACMA–a Child’s Delight
On the first level of the Broad Museum of Contemporary Art at LACMA is a wonderful miniature city with buildings, roads, vehicles and more. Read more
Posted on 10 October 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
ROSIE THE RIVETER/ WWII HOME FRONT Park and Visitor Center, Richmond, CA
During World War II, shipyards, factories, military bases, and businesses of all kinds around San Francisco Bay hummed with activity. Read more
Posted on 08 October 2018 TRAVEL -
BEDTIME STORY JAM, Author Visit at Westwood Charter School, Los Angeles, CA
Last Friday evening the children of Westwood Charter Elementary in Los Angeles, California, came to school dressed in their pajamas ready to listen to stories... Read more
Posted on 03 October 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
USS HORNET MUSEUM, ALAMEDA, CA: A Close-up Look at Life on an Aircraft Carrier
The USS Hornet Museum, Alameda, CAFrom 1943 to 1970 the aircraft carrier USS Hornet sailed the oceans of the world. It now sits at a dock in Alameda, California... Read more
Posted on 01 October 2018 TRAVEL -
CAROLINE ARNOLD E-BOOKS on AMAZON
I have recently updated my webpage listing of my e-books so you can find them all in one place. Take a look and click on the links! Read more
Posted on 26 September 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
SHADY HIKE in JOAQUIN MILLER PARK in San Francisco’s East Bay
Joaquin Miller Park in Oakland, California, is one of many places in San Francisco’s East Bay where you an go to hike, bike, walk your dog, have a picnic or jus... Read more
Posted on 24 September 2018 TRAVEL -
MEET CAROLINE ARNOLD, Feature Article in Cheviot Living Magazine
Several months ago I was interviewed for an article in my neighborhood magazine, Cheviot Living, by local resident Gabrielle Michel. Read more
Posted on 19 September 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
FIJI: BEAUTIFUL BEACHES, CORAL REEFS and COLORFUL FISH, Guest Post by Sara Kras
Coral Reef, the Isles of FijiMy friend and fellow children’s book writer Sara Kras recently returned from a trip to the Islands of Fiji with her husband Joe. Read more
Posted on 17 September 2018 TRAVEL -
THE BIGGEST BELL IN CHINA, Published in Touchdown (The School Magazine in...
I am pleased to announce that my story The Biggest Bell in China has just been published in the September issue of Touchdown, one of the publications of The... Read more
Posted on 12 September 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
CANADA’S BAY OF FUNDY: Where Whitewater Rapids Rush UP a River, Guest Post by...
Rapids rushing up the Saint John River, New Brunswick, CanadaMy friend and fellow children’s book author Caroline Hatton visited the Bay of Fundy in New... Read more
Posted on 10 September 2018 TRAVEL -
ANASAZI BEAN SOUP and a Visit to Mesa Verde, Colorado
Caroline and her brothers at Spruce Tree House, Mesa Verde, ColoradoWhen I was fourteen years old my family went on an extended summer camping trip from our hom... Read more
Posted on 05 September 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
AN OLD LIBRARY: Mission San Juan Capistrano, California
Library, Mission San Juan CapistranoTwo weeks ago, when my family was visiting in Los Angeles, we made a day trip to San Juan Capistrano in Orange County and... Read more
Posted on 28 August 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
A DAY AT THE BEACH and MISSION SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Southern California
Mission San Juan Capistrano, CaliforniaTwo weeks ago, when my family was visiting in Los Angeles, we wanted to get together with my brother, who lives in San... Read more
Posted on 28 August 2018 TRAVEL -
SAVING THE PEREGRINE FALCON is Now Available as an E-Book
My book, SAVING THE PEREGRINE FALCON is now available as an e-book on Amazon Kindle. It was originally published by Carolrhoda Books in 1985 and is out of print. Read more
Posted on 22 August 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE