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Publishing award-winning books and magazines for children ages 2 to 14 since 1976 📚

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I NEED PANTS! is on the TPL First & Best 2025: Top 10 Canadian Books for Kids list 🎉

Thank you to the #TorontoPublicLibrary for including us amongst this awesome list! https://ow.ly/AULO50XJP1Z 🩷

#TPLFirstAndBest #TPL #TorontoPublicLibrary #TopTen #BookList #KidLit
December 15, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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‼️ #CONTEST Alert ‼️

Head over to https://ow.ly/bnIc50XJMsy to enter our Kitchen Science Contest for a chance to #WIN a signed copy of ELIZABETH EXPLORES KITCHEN SCIENCE by Betty R. Robinson! 🎈

Deadline: December 29, 2025

#BookGiveaway #BookContest #WebsiteContest #Owlkids #Magazine
December 15, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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The first four winter sports images I illustrated for the current issue of #OWLMagazine; Shovel Racing, Ice Surfing, Skijoring and the Northern Treasure Hunt. Would definitely try the shovel races! Thanks AD Alex Dorward and @owlkids.bsky.social.  
#illustration #wintersports #shovelrace #skiing
Person in winter gear preparing to race down a hill on a snow shovel. Person wearing a cold weather wetsuit riding an orange surf board on an ice floe. A skier being pulled by two huskies. A person snorkelling under pieces of ice while looking for gold coins.
December 11, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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NEW FOR WINTER 🖤

ONE COSMIC ROCK: THE STORY OF THE ASTEROID THAT CHANGED OUR WORLD releases February 17, 2026!

This poetic look at a defining event in Earth’s history is perfect for #STEM collections.

Pre-order your copy today 🖤

#NewBooks #NewBooksForWinter #BookSky
December 10, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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Stay cozy with the CHIRP, CHICKADEE, and OWL December issues! ❄️

Filled with fun activities, winter-y facts, rib-tickling jokes, and snowy puzzles - perfect for the classroom and home! 🎁

#ChirpMagazine #ChickadeeMagazine #OWLMagazine #December #Snow #Winter #Warm #Cozy #CozyActivities #Kids #KidLit
December 9, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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The full winter sports spread I illustrated for this month’s issue of #OWLMagazine. Researching each sport was a blast! And imagining what the fake events would look like was silly fun. Thanks AD Alex Dorward and @owlkids.bsky.social 
#illustration #magazine #wintersports #wintertime
Magazine pages showing various illustrations of winter sports; ice surfing, skiing, running, skating, diving and snowball fights.
December 9, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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‼️ #CONTEST Alert ‼️

Head over to https://ow.ly/5wQn50XFN9G to enter our "I Love Canada" contest in collaboration with #Maplelea 🎁

On our website (Owlkids.com), fill in the form for a chance to #WIN a Maplelea Doll! 🇨🇦

#OwlkidsMagazine #Magazine #Contest
December 8, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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Ink & Imagination! An Open Book author & illustrator dialogue with Lisa Frenette & August Swinson, creators of THE WANDERING FEATHER (@owlkids.bsky.social).
#AmReading #Interviews #PictureBooks
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Ink & Imagination – Open Book Author & Illustrator Dialogues with Lisa Frenette & August Swinson
in the vibrant and wonderful debut picture book from Lisa Frenette and illustrator August Swinson, a feather sets off on an unexpected journey after ...
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December 2, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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NEW FOR WINTER 💗

WHEN BRYN'S EAR WENT QUIET releases January 27, 2026!

This positive, evocative story gently uses a child’s perspective to capture the experience of going to the hospital to have surgery.

Pre-order your copy today 💗

#NewBooks #NewBooksForWinter #Anxiety #CochlearImplant #BookSky
December 3, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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It's #GivingTuesday 💜

Head over to https://ow.ly/Y8gQ50XAHml to enter our Kindness Contest in collaboration with CanadaHelps for a chance to #WIN a VIOLET'S SONG prize pack 🎁

Help spread #Kindness today 💜

#GivingTuesday #KindnessContest #KidLit
December 2, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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Our Winter 2026 books are available for pre-order at your local bookstore! ❤️📚

Shop from your favorite independent booksellers, and browse some of our new and upcoming titles!

#IndieBookstores #Holidays #HolidayGifts #Gifts #BookGifts #BookSky #ShopLocal
December 1, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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NEW FOR WINTER 💚

LEFT-HANDED: GETTING A GRIP ON HANDEDNESS releases January 27, 2026!

With a blend of pop culture, sports, history, and STEM, this middle-grade nonfiction tackles left-handedness.

Pre-order your copy today 💚

#NewBooks #NewBooksForWinter #LeftHanded #Nonfiction #BookSky
November 25, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Learn about owls in the November issue of #Chirp magazine 🦉

#DYK that owls can twist their necks and swivel their heads to see behind them ... amazing! 🤎

#AmazingAnimal #CoolAnimals #NightTime #NightIssue #Owl #ChirpMagazine #ChirpAnimal #AnimalFacts #KidMagazine #KidLit
November 24, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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Need a Xmas present idea? How about this delightful book, One Cosmic Rock, by @karenkrossing.com charmingly illustrated by @dreamist.bsky.social about the end of the dinos (I was lucky enough to be the consultant)
November 22, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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Happy #NonfictionNovember 🐝 Check out this bee-utiful #BookRec!

THE BUZZ ON WILD BEES

💛 “Informative and engaging.” — ⭐ SLJ, STARRED REVIEW
💛 Classroom Poster available at OwlkidsBooks.com 🔗
💛 Expert reviewed by Dr. Dirk Steinke

#SolitaryBees #Biodiversity #STEM
November 20, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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Highlight Indigenous creators and stories with these beautiful picture books and spark conversations about culture, experiences, and traditions ❤️

#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #IndigenousHeritageMonth #NAHM #Books #ChildrensBooks #BookSky
Image includes book covers of following: THE WANDERING FEATHER BIINDIGEN! AMIK SAYS WELCOME I SANG YOU DOWN FROM THE STARS (*Canadian Rights only) RAVEN'S RIBBONS (*Canadian Rights only) BEAUTIFUL YOU, BEAUTIFUL ME
November 18, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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"A pitch-perfect portrayal of resilience." —⭐ Quill & Quire, STARRED REVIEW

"An encouraging take." —Kirkus Reviews

IT BEGAN WITH A BUZZ offers a window into the experience of living with an unseen condition. Based on the author’s own battle with hearing loss and tinnitus 💙

#NewBooks #BookSky
November 17, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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In the May issue of OWL, we asked readers to write a poem for our Mix 'n' Match Poetry #Contest - take a look at this awesome entry! #Winner

Read all the winners' entries on our blog:

🖋️ https://ow.ly/sWWX50XrltM

#Poetry #PoetryContest #MagazineContest
Text on image reads: Axolotl in the gym, Playing the xylophone, look at him. Come here hedgehog, look at Jim. Playing his xylophone, Would love to be him.
November 13, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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Take a look at the lovely illustrations in HOW TURTLE ISLAND CAME TO BE 🤎

🖋️Adapted by #WilliePoll and illustrated by #Morningstar

From the #November issue of Chickadee magazine.

▶️ Listen to the story here:

https://ow.ly/c79A50Xr7es

#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #NAHM
November 13, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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In It Began With a Buzz by @shivadelsoozart.bsky.social a girl struggling with tinnitus finds a way to cope. This relatable #picturebook sings with emotional resonance in high fidelity. Here's my ⭐@quillandquire.bsky.social #bookreview: tinyurl.com/464j4yjh #KidLit #CanKitLit @owlkids.bsky.social 📚👍
On the cover of the picture book It Began with a Buzz by Shiva Delsooz, a young girl holds her ears in her hands and has a frown on her face.
November 12, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Snow time in Canada ☃️❄️😊
no snow here in Portugal but lots of rain and wind -_-

Illustration for Chickadee Magazine 2023 @owlkids.bsky.social
#kidlitart

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November 12, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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On the BOOK BIRTHDAY 🎉of "Burst Your Bubble!" TY CanLit for LittleCanadians for this wonderful review.🫧
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"An astonishingly fresh look at the power of algorithms" Review: CanLit for LittleCanadians - Joyce Grant, Author & Speaker
"... setting up opportunities to change the algorithms." Review: CanLit for LittleCanadians
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November 11, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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It's #BookBirthday time for BURST YOUR BUBBLE! 🫧🎉

🧡 "A must-purchase for libraries." —⭐ SLJ, STARRED REVIEW
🧡 A California Reading Association Eureka! Honor Book (Silver)
🧡 Classroom Resource available at OwlkidsBooks.com 🔗

#ClassroomBooks #MediaLiteracy #BookSky
November 11, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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A poignant First World War story of friendship ❤️

"A history lesson and conversation starter." —⭐ Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW

Now in paperback, this picture book, inspired by true events, is a simple, poignant, and thought-provoking story.

#RemembranceDay
November 11, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Explore themes of war and conflict with these important titles. #SocialStudies 📚

THE PAPER BOAT
THE ELEVENTH HOUR
CARRY ON
WHY DO WE FIGHT?
LETTERS TO A PRISONER
WHAT IF SOLDIERS FOUGHT WITH PILLOWS?

#ClassroomBooks #Teacher #NonfictionNovember #KidLit
November 10, 2025 at 6:20 PM