Carolinearnoldtravel
MY BLOGS
-
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.
-
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 ( 1517 )
-
New BOARD BOOK: A Panda’s World
In a den high in the mountains of China, a baby giant panda is born. Tiny at first, the young animal quickly grows. Soon it will join its mother as she... Read more
Posted on 06 February 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE -
New BOARD BOOK: A Penguin’s World
Cheep, cheep, cheep! The cold Antarctic wind carries the small voices of two newly hatched Adelie penguin chicks. Their fluffy down feathers keep them warm. Read more
Posted on 05 February 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE -
New BOARD BOOK: A Polar Bear’s World
In an icy den in the Arctic, two baby polar bears are born. Six weeks later they are big enough to follow their mother across the frozen ocean. Read more
Posted on 04 February 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE -
NEW ZEALAND's FIORDLAND: Part 2, Milford Track and Routeburn Track, Guest Post b...
Milford Sound, New Zealand, South IslandOur friend Owen Floody did a trekking and photo tour of New Zealand's South Island this past fall (the Southern... Read more
Posted on 02 February 2015 TRAVEL -
Author Visit with Students at WILDWOOD SCHOOL, Los Angeles, CA
Yesterday I had a delightful visit with kindergarten and first grade students at Wildwood School in West Los Angeles. They were an enthusiastic audience with... Read more
Posted on 31 January 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE -
AUTHORS FESTIVAL Huntington Beach, CA, Visit to Sun View School
Signing Books at the Huntington Beach LibraryYesterday I participated in the 27th annual Authors Festival in Huntington Beach, California, which included a visi... Read more
Posted on 28 January 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE -
NEW ZEALAND's FIORDLAND: Part 1, Guest Post by Owen Floody
Nugget Point in the CatlinsOur friend Owen Floody did a trekking and photo tour of New Zealand's South Island this past fall (the Southern Hemisphere spring. Read more
Posted on 26 January 2015 TRAVEL -
NEW BOOK: A DAY AND NIGHT ON THE PRAIRIE, Written and Illustrated by Caroline...
Wee-o! Wee-o! calls the prairie dog. Morning is here!Are you ready to fly through the day alongside hawks and bees? Creep through the night alongside foxes and... Read more
Posted on 22 January 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE -
NEW BOOK: A DAY AND NIGHT IN THE FOREST, Written and Illustrated by Caroline...
Cheerup, cheerup! call the robins. Morning is here!Are you ready to scamper through the day alongside rabbits and squirrels? Prowl through the night alongside... Read more
Posted on 21 January 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE -
NEW BOOK: A DAY AND NIGHT IN THE DESERT, Written and Illustrated by Caroline...
Tap-tap, tap-tap! pecks a Gila woodpecker. Morning is here!Are you ready to race through the day alongside roadrunners and jackrabbits? Hunt through the night... Read more
Posted on 20 January 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE -
NEW BOOK: A DAY AND NIGHT IN THE RAIN FOREST, Written and Illustrated by Carolin...
Cricka, cricka! Calls the toucan. Morning is here!Are you ready to climb through the day alongside monkeys and coatis? Sneak through the night alongside snakes... Read more
Posted on 19 January 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE -
THE PINK CITY OF JAIPUR, INDIA: from the Memoir of Carolyn T. Arnold
Hawa Mahal, Jaipur, IndiaThe following is an excerpt from the memoir of Carolyn T. Arnold, my husband’s aunt, who traveled to India in the 1960s. Read more
Posted on 19 January 2015 TRAVEL -
CAROLINE ARNOLD’S HABITATS: A Day and Night in the Rain Forest, Desert, Prairie...
My new books are just out from PictureWindow Books (Capstone)! The series, Caroline Arnold’s Habitats, includes four titles, A Day and Night in the Rain... Read more
Posted on 18 January 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Visit to LA’S BEST YOUNG AUTHORS at Ann Street School, Los Angeles
Welcome sign made by students at Ann Street SchoolTwo days ago I had a wonderful visit with a group of third grade students at Ann Street School in Los Angeles... Read more
Posted on 17 January 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE -
LA's BEST YOUNG AUTHORS at Bushnell Way School
Yesterday I spoke to a lively group of young authors at Bushnell Way Elementary School in Los Angeles as part of the LA's Best author visit program. Read more
Posted on 14 January 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE -
CROATIA: MY FAVORITE MEAL, Guest Post by Caroline Hatton
Dubrovnik, CroatiaMy friend and fellow children’s writer Caroline Hatton visited Croatia in May of 2012 and has graciously written this article about her trip. Read more
Posted on 12 January 2015 TRAVEL -
CELEBRATING 100,000 VIEWS of The Intrepid Tourist!
A little over a week ago, on New Year's Eve, the counter of blog views passed the 100,000 mark! Thank you everyone who has visited The Intrepid Tourist! Read more
Posted on 11 January 2015 TRAVEL -
SCRATCH BOARD ART: Perfect for Black and White Animals and Other Subjects Too
Scratch board is the perfect medium for drawing pictures of black and white animals such as zebras and penguins, or for creating dramatic effects with any... Read more
Posted on 07 January 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE -
MIRO and More at the NASHER MUSEUM OF ART at Duke University, Durham, NC
Miro Exhibit, Nasher Museum of Art, Durham, North CarolinaBrilliantly playful, graphic paintings in bright primary colors are the hallmark of Joan Miro, the... Read more
Posted on 05 January 2015 TRAVEL -
FOLK ART OF IBEROAMERICA: Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
Embroidered tablecloth from MexicoFrom masks to nativities, hats to tablecloths, musical instruments to carved wooden chests, more than 1200 works of the Great... Read more
Posted on 29 December 2014 TRAVEL