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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 ( 1538 )
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CELEBRATION AT TEA LAKE, from the Memoir of Les Scheaffer
Camp Bovey, Solon Springs, WisconsinMy parents, Les and Kay (Catherine) Scheaffer, were married 80 years ago today. When I was growing up, the celebration of... Read more
Posted on 26 August 2019 TRAVEL -
JUGGLER: Evolution of a Book Idea
In 1988, my book JUGGLER (Clarion Books, 1988), with photos by Richard Hewett, was selected as a Junior Library Guild book. As with many of the topics I write... Read more
Posted on 21 August 2019 BOOKS, CULTURE -
From BLINIS to PELMENI, Sampling Traditional Russian Food in Washington, DC
Sometimes eating out can be a little bit like a trip to a foreign country. On our recent trip to Washington, DC, we enjoyed a delicious dinner at Mari Vanna, a... Read more
Posted on 19 August 2019 TRAVEL -
Sing the Author Song
In the hallway at Kipp Raices Academy, Los Angeles, CARecently, when I was visiting one of the kindergarten classes at Kipp Raices Academy in Los Angeles, I... Read more
Posted on 14 August 2019 BOOKS, CULTURE -
GREENLAND'S DOG, Guest Post by Caroline Hatton
An enthusiastic Greenland Dog at feeding time. His name should be Gusto. His neighbors are calmer, like the one sound asleep.My friend and fellow children’s boo... Read more
Posted on 12 August 2019 TRAVEL -
WHAT IS A CHRYSALIS? Learning About Butterflies
Chrysalis of a Painted Lady butterfly, just before the butterfly is ready to emerge. The caterpillar's shed skin is still attached at the top.A butterfly has... Read more
Posted on 07 August 2019 BOOKS, CULTURE -
DUBLIN, IRELAND: James Joyce Odyssey, Guest Post by Gretchen Woelfle
Sweney's Pharmacy, Dublin, IrelandMy friend and fellow children's book writer Gretchen Woelfle loves to travel and most recently visited Ireland, where she spen... Read more
Posted on 05 August 2019 TRAVEL -
STEM Friday #Kidlit Butterflies in Room 6 and Painted Lady Migrations
I recently found this enthusiastic review of Butterflies in Room 6 on the STEM Friday #Kidlit blog. I love the last sentence! Thank you for your support! Read more
Posted on 31 July 2019 BOOKS, CULTURE -
POINT FERMIN LIGHTHOUSE, San Pedro, California
, Historic Site and MuseumLike a well-dressed Victorian lady, the Point Fermin Lighthouse stands proudly on a bluff above San Pedro Bay in Southern California. Read more
Posted on 29 July 2019 TRAVEL -
Raising Painted Lady Butterflies from Caterpillars
It is not hard to raise painted lady butterflies at home or in the classroom. You do not need to start with eggs. Most people raise butterflies from... Read more
Posted on 24 July 2019 BOOKS, CULTURE -
From PIZZA to PASTA and APPETIZERS to PASTRIES: Eating in Sicily
All the basic ingredients of a Sicilian meal can be found at the open-air market--tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, onions, and more--all fresh from the grower One o... Read more
Posted on 22 July 2019 TRAVEL -
Review of BUTTERFLIES IN ROOM 6 at the Mom Read It Blog
I was pleased to find the following excellent review of my new book BUTTERFLIES IN ROOM 6 at the Mom Read It blog, written by librarian Rosemary Kiliditas. Read more
Posted on 17 July 2019 BOOKS, CULTURE -
FIVE DAYS IN ROME, Part 2: Guest Post by Paige Arnold
Bike riding on the Appian Way, Rome, ItalyMy granddaughter Paige (age 13) and her parents recently went on a trip to Rome, and while she was there Paige kept a... Read more
Posted on 15 July 2019 TRAVEL -
VIDEO: Painted Lady Butterfly Migration and More
In the spring of 2019, Southern California experienced a mass migration of painted lady butterflies as they left their winter home in the deserts to the south... Read more
Posted on 10 July 2019 BOOKS, CULTURE -
FIVE DAYS IN ROME, Part 1: Guest Post by Paige Arnold
Colosseum, Rome, ItalyMy granddaughter Paige (age 13) and her parents recently went on a trip to Rome, and while she was there Paige kept a diary of their... Read more
Posted on 08 July 2019 TRAVEL -
Review and Interview with Ronna Mandel of BUTTERFLIES IN ROOM 6
I was delighted to meet book reviewer Ronna Mandel at the FOCAL panel at the Los Angeles Public Library last March. A few weeks later she published this... Read more
Posted on 03 July 2019 BOOKS, CULTURE -
TO EVEREST (ALMOST) AND BACK: Guest Post by Caroline Hatton
Mount Everest (in the middle) beyond the Hotel Everest View (in the trees)My friend and fellow children’s book author Caroline Hatton, one of the most... Read more
Posted on 01 July 2019 TRAVEL -
Project: BUTTERFLY SUN PRINTS, a Fun Activity for Kids
Sun prints in the shape of butterfliesIn April, I did an author visit at Pilgrim School in Los Angeles as part of the school's Earth Week celebration. Read more
Posted on 26 June 2019 BOOKS, CULTURE -
THE CASCADES RAPTOR CENTER, EUGENE, OREGON: Guest Post by Dmitri the Owl, as Tol...
Dimitri the Owl at the Cascades Raptor Center, Eugene, OregonMy friend and fellow children’s book author Caroline Hatton visited the Cascades Raptor Center... Read more
Posted on 24 June 2019 TRAVEL -
A SEA TURTLE'S JOURNEY in the May Issue of BLAST OFF (The School Magazine,...
I was pleased to have my article A Sea Turtle's Journey published in the May issue of BLAST OFF, one of the school magazines published by the New South Wales... Read more
Posted on 19 June 2019 BOOKS, CULTURE