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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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CORNWALL, ENGLAND: Long Lost Kings, Mermaids, Pirates and Cream Teas, Guest...
Zennor, CornwallMy friend Gwen Dandridge and her husband recently returned from a trip to Cornwall and sent me this post. Gwen has many talents ranging from... Read more
Posted on 28 April 2014 TRAVEL -
DINOSAURS WITH FEATHERS and WHEN MAMMOTHS WALKED THE EARTH Now at StarWalk Kids
Two of my books, DINOSAURS WITH FEATHERS and WHEN MAMMOTHS WALKED THE EARTH are now available as e-books at StarWalk Kids. Both of these books are illustrated... Read more
Posted on 23 April 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Maxo Vanka’s Murals, Millvale, PA, Photos by Joanne Rocklin
Mural of Christ and St. Peter by Maxo Vanka in St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Millvale, PAOn Easter morning, April 5th, 1942, the Bishop came to bless the newly... Read more
Posted on 21 April 2014 TRAVEL -
Making Our Own Ukrainian Easter Eggs
HAPPY EASTER! I got out my collection of homemade Ukrainian Easter Eggs and my egg decorating equipment for the first time in a number of years. Some of the egg... Read more
Posted on 20 April 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
SHARKS: Linking Informational Text and Poetry (repost from StarWalk KidsMedia)
The following post is from the April newsletter of StarWalk KidsMedia:Read like a Writer—Write like a Poet:CCSS-aligned activities for National Poetry Month Thi... Read more
Posted on 16 April 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
WHERE IN THE WORLD? Celebrating the Third Anniversary of The Intrepid Tourist
Greenwich, England, Prime MeridianFrom the time I was young and followed the progress of our family road trips on the map as I sat in the back seat of the car, ... Read more
Posted on 14 April 2014 TRAVEL -
Author Visits to LA's Best Young Authors in Los Angeles
I had two good visits with young authors a week ago at Wilshire Park and Harvard Schools in Los Angeles. These children are participating in the LA's Best... Read more
Posted on 12 April 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Author Visit to New Horizon School in Pasadena
At New Horizon School, Pasadena, CARecently I had a very successful visit to New Horizon School in Pasadena where I spoke to two groups of children. Read more
Posted on 09 April 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
DEATH VALLEY: Sunrise to Sunset, Guest Post by Owen Floody
Death Valley, sunrise in the dunesLast September, our friend Owen Floody went on a photo tour of Death Valley National Park in the California desert. Read more
Posted on 07 April 2014 TRAVEL -
April is School Library Month
. Celebrate with the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) and their gallery of authors. From Tony Abbott to Allen Zadoff, more than 100 authors... Read more
Posted on 06 April 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
A POEM IN YOUR POCKET, Two Poems by Madeleine Comora
April is poetry month, celebrating poets and poems of all kinds. Do you have a poem in your pocket to share with your friends? Read more
Posted on 02 April 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
CAPE LEEUWIN LIGHTHOUSE, AUSTRALIA: Where the Southern and Indian Oceans Meet
Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse, Western Australia At a recent meeting of my book club we discussed The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman, a story that takes place a... Read more
Posted on 31 March 2014 TRAVEL -
ED PERT AWARD Author Visit to Crestwood Street School
Signing the Author Wall at Crestwood Street SchoolLast Thursday I had an excellent author visit at Crestwood Street School in Rancho Palos Verdes, where I... Read more
Posted on 26 March 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
WILL ROGERS STATE HISTORIC PARK, Los Angeles, California
Will Rogers House, Will Rogers State ParkWhen I have visitors in Los Angeles, one of my favorite places to take them is Will Rogers State Historic Park, the... Read more
Posted on 24 March 2014 TRAVEL -
CUT PAPER ANIMALS at Crocker Highlands School
Last Friday I had a terrific author visit at Crocker Highlands Elementary School in Oakland, California. When I arrived I found the library bulletin boards... Read more
Posted on 19 March 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
California’s PYRAMID LAKE and VISTA DEL LAGO VISITOR CENTER
The Vista Del Lago Visitor Center is a cool and refreshing stop along I-5Along Interstate 5 an hour north of Los Angeles Pyramid Lake lies nestled between the... Read more
Posted on 17 March 2014 TRAVEL -
BALD EAGLE AND EGGS Coloring Page
It's nesting time for bald eagles! Bald eagles usually lay two or three eggs in their nest. The male and female take turns sitting on the nest to keep the eggs... Read more
Posted on 15 March 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
School Visit at the Brawerman School
A week ago I had a wonderful author visit at the Brawerman School in West Los Angeles where I talked to a very enthusiastic audience of fourth, fifth and sixth... Read more
Posted on 12 March 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
FLOATING MARKETS OF THAILAND from Aunt Carolyn's Memoir
Floating Market, Thailand I have never been to Thailand, but I learned about the traditional floating markets when doing a research project. I would love to... Read more
Posted on 10 March 2014 TRAVEL -
THE TERRIBLE HODAG Now Available as a Kindle Book
My tall tale, The Terrible Hodag, originally published in 1989 by Harcourt Brace Jovanovich and long out of print, is now available again as an e-book... Read more
Posted on 08 March 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE