Nicole Claesen has always loved travel, and loves traveling with
her husband and two sons. After several years of traveling as a
family, she wanted to share their adventures, trip itinerary
suggestions, and lessons learned through their travels, and that's
when their website and blog, Suitcase and a Map, was born. It lets
her write about family travel and share the magic of seeing the
world through the eyes of children.
Candela Ferrandez is a freelance illustrator based in Barcelona,
Spain. After studying fine arts at Salamanca University, she earned
a postgraduate degree in illustration at EINA (Barcelona). When she
was a child, she loved looking for bugs and little animals around
gardens. Now she draws them. Children, flowers, plants, and animals
define her personal universe, which she also expresses in ceramic
pieces. Her illustrations have been published by Milan Presse,
ditions Larousse, Fleurus, and Penguin Random House, among others.
"Fun with 50 States provides a fun way for children of all ages to
learn about the states. Every page highlights each state's unique
attributes, showcasing the scope of America's charms. With
activities appropriate for all skill levels, this book makes the
perfect companion for your next road trip or for kids to share
interesting state facts with their friends." —Jennifer Carter,
elementary school teacher
"Fun with 50 States is an entertaining and engaging activity
book filled with fun and interesting facts about each state and
territories of our beautiful country. The activities are great for
all age groups and will be fun for families to complete together.
This book is a perfect road trip companion for you and your
family." —Marcie Ochoa, early childhood educator
"I just finished reading Fun with 50 States with my family. Even
though this book is geared toward kids, I read most of it out loud
to my family on our way home from a long road trip. It's filled
with so many interesting facts... most we never knew! My kids are
excited to go back through the book and do the
activities—especially the fun word puzzles. I highly recommend this
book to families who love to travel! It would also be a great
resource for teachers and home schoolers." —Darla Slade,
FunFitnessFamily.com
"I don't know whether I want to pack my suitcase and hit the road
or cozy up in a chair with a pencil and crayons to do all the fun
puzzle pages! I think just about any age group would enjoy this
book—from the family traveling together with kids to retirees ready
to see America. I love the map to track your US adventures. What a
wonderful resource to have as you plan a vacation! Young readers
can access the reading and be responsible for their own learning as
the family travels." —Melissa Kramer Anderson, first grade
teacher
"I love this! How fun would it be to take this book on a family
road trip! The variety of activities will keep kids engaged because
there is always something new to do with each state's section. This
will be a great tool to help kids learn about the different places
in the United States. As they learn more about our country in
school, they can use this book to further their knowledge." —Kim
Phillips, English Language Arts teacher
"I am impressed with how brilliantly the states were researched and
written. The details are fascinating and so fun to learn. I love
the activities and illustrations; they are engaging and ignite
creativity and curiosity in the reader. As an executive who has
traveled the globe, I've learned some pretty cool facts about my
own country. This book has moved me to complete the tour of all 50
states and US territories. I highly recommend Nicole's book. You'll
want to share it will all the kids you know!" —Tanya Taylor, owner,
Travels & Treasures
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