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CarolineArnoldArtandBooks
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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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HOLIDAY GREETINGS! Nativities from Iberoamerica
Nativity Scene, by Sara Marquez Gonzalez, Mexico, Wheat stalks, in exhibit Great Masters of Iberoamerican Folk ArtEvery year at holiday time I get out our... Read more
Posted on 22 December 2014 TRAVEL -
STONE AGE FARMERS BESIDE THE SEA Now at StarWalk KidsMedia
My book Stone Age Farmers Beside the Sea: Scotland's Prehistoric Village of Skara Brae has recently been republished as an e-book at StarWalk Kids Media. and... Read more
Posted on 17 December 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Reindeer Season
Reindeer, Talkeetna, AlaskaEveryone knows that Santa’s sleigh is pulled by eight tiny reindeer that fly through the sky. But in the real world, reindeer are... Read more
Posted on 15 December 2014 TRAVEL -
FOCAL Luncheon Honoring H. Joseph Hopkins, Author of TREE LADY
H. Joseph Hopkins with puppet of Kate Sessions created by Jesse KingsleyOn Saturday, December 6th, 2014, the annual luncheon honoring the winner of the FOCAL... Read more
Posted on 10 December 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
FESTIVALS OF MEXICO, A Mexican Christmas, Guest Post by Ann Stalcup
Procession with men carrying a platform with figures of Mary and JosephMy friend and fellow author Ann Stalcup has been fascinated by Mexican customs and cultur... Read more
Posted on 08 December 2014 TRAVEL -
ABFFE Holiday Auction on EBay--ONE DAY LEFT TO BID!
Just one more day to go! Don't forget to check out the ABFFE holiday auction on EBay of wonderful art by children's book illustrators! Read more
Posted on 08 December 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
NEW BOOK! How Smart is a Lemur?
Brain power: Lemurs are amazing animals. These small creatures look like a cross between a cat and a squirrel. Scientists at Duke University are testing them... Read more
Posted on 03 December 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
VISITING POLAR BEARS--NOT AT A ZOO! Guest Post by Sara Louise Kras
Polar Bear, Churchill, Manitoba, CanadaMy friend and fellow writer Sara Louise Kras went to Hudson Bay to research her recent book, The Hunted: Polar Prey, and... Read more
Posted on 01 December 2014 TRAVEL -
ABFFE Holiday Auction Begins Dec 1
Illustration of Eagle and Eaglets from A Bald Eagle's WorldOnce again I have contributed a piece of my art to the American Booksellers Foundation for Free... Read more
Posted on 26 November 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Piedmont Nature Trails at the North Carolina Botanical Garden
A year ago in November we traveled to North Carolina to spend the Thanksgiving holiday with our family in Chapel Hill. On Thanksgiving day, the weather was cris... Read more
Posted on 24 November 2014 TRAVEL -
AUTHOR VISIT AT THOMAS JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Eastlake, Ohio
Arriving at Thomas Jefferson on a Snowy MorningOn Friday, November 14th, I had a wonderful author visit at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School in Eastlake, Ohio... Read more
Posted on 19 November 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
DEGAS' Little Dancer and Works by ANDREW WYETH at the National Gallery,...
Little Dancer Aged Fourteen, Original Wax Sculpture by Edgar DegasOn a recent trip to Washington, DC, I spent the morning at the National Gallery of Art,... Read more
Posted on 17 November 2014 TRAVEL -
ANCIENT CLIFF DWELLERS OF MESA VERDE: One of 13 Great Books at StarWalk Kids...
I was delighted to learn that my book ANCIENT CLIFF DWELLERS OF MESA VERDE is featured in this month's newsletter from StarWalk KidsMedia. Read more
Posted on 12 November 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
MARTHA, THE LAST PASSENGER PIGEON, at the Natural History Museum, Washington, DC
Illustration of a Passenger Pigeon by Mark Catesby, The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands, 1729-1747Once there were billions. Now ther... Read more
Posted on 10 November 2014 TRAVEL -
Sign up NOW for the December 6 FOCAL Award Luncheon
You may now register now for the December 6 FOCAL Award Luncheon!!! And tell your friends.Go to www.focalonline.orgFOCAL (Friends of Children and Literature, th... Read more
Posted on 08 November 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
BOOK QUILT: Treasured Souvenir of Author Visit to Taft Primary School Many...
Detail of Quilt made by students at Taft Primary School, Taft, CaliforniaOne of the most treasured souvenirs of my many author visits to schools through the... Read more
Posted on 05 November 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
FLAMINGOS, GIRAFFES, CONDORS AND MORE: Santa Barbara Zoo, Santa Barbara, CA
Chilean Flamingo, Santa Barbara, ZooRecently, on a trip to Santa Barbara, California, I decided to go to the zoo where I had not been for a long time. Read more
Posted on 03 November 2014 TRAVEL -
Project: THE SALTY SEA, Making Salt Crystals
Salt CrystalsOcean and sea water is salty. Some lakes are also made of salt water, but most have fresh water. Great Salt Lake in Utah, the Salton Sea in... Read more
Posted on 29 October 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
FESTIVALS OF MEXICO: Day of the Dead, Guest Post by Ann Stalcup
Skeleton Figures for Day of the DeadMy friend and fellow children's book author Ann Stalcup has been fascinated by Mexican customs and culture for many years. Read more
Posted on 27 October 2014 TRAVEL -
CLCSC Fall Gala Featuring Author/Illustrator Bryan Collier
Martin's Big Words by Bryan CollierA week ago on Saturday it was a pleasure once again to participate in the annual Fall Gala of the Children’s Literature... Read more
Posted on 22 October 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE