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We write, illustrate and support Canadian, and we’re releasing our sixth year of picture books in 2025. Follow us for news about 🇨🇦 PBs, blogs by 🇨🇦 PB creators and more, eh! Website: https://picturebookseh.weebly.com

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Picture books, eh! @picturebookseh.bsky.social · 7d

Looking forward to these fall books!

#cankidlit #kidlit

Alison McGauley @alisonmcgauley.bsky.social · 7d

Cozy up with a warm drink and enjoy this stack of new books by members of @picturebookseh.bsky.social!
#kidlit #EduSky #CanKidLit #picturebooks #librarians

The title reads Fall Releases. We see the covers of the new Canadian picture books along with the Picture Books, Eh! graphic and black and white graphics of corn, a pumpkin, leaves and a mug of tea.

Little Hearts in the Snow - Andrew Katz, Juliana Léveillé-Trudel and Joseph Sherman

I'm a Big Rig! - Nancy Cohen and Claire Manning

Butterfly Sea - Cynthia Mackey and Marie-Laure Couet

Charlotte's New Moccasins - Jenn Moudahi and Rhael McGregot

Burst Your Bubble! - Joyce Grant and Jan Dolby

Just in Case - Megan Clendenan and Brittany Cicchese

Levi's Gift - Kathy Stinson and Ellie Arscott

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Picture books, eh! @picturebookseh.bsky.social · 3h

Ooo, this looks fun!

Picture books, eh! @picturebookseh.bsky.social · 3h

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Picture books, eh! @picturebookseh.bsky.social · 3h

This Sunday! 👀

Jennifer Harris @mypbjam.bsky.social · 9h

In Toronto and feeling witchy? Here's the event for you! @picturebookseh.bsky.social

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Laura Alary @lauraalary.bsky.social · 2d

I am delighted that THE CURIOUS LIFE OF CECILIA PAYNE is among the books on this list! Having @fuse8.bsky.social read and review one of my books has been a quiet hope for some time. #STEMbooks #kidlit #ceciliapayne #picturebookbio @ebyrbooks.bsky.social

Betsy Bird @fuse8.bsky.social · 7d

Today we consider a slew of Spring 2026 titles coming from @ebyrbooks.bsky.social. Anti-fascism, myths, philosophical considerations of silence, seasons, and more! Some real beauties are in here! 📚👍 #kidlit afuse8production.slj.com/2025/10/08/e...

Eerdmans Books for Young Readers Preview (Spring 2026)

Today we consider a slew of Spring 2026 titles. Anti-fascism, myths, philosophical considerations of silence, seasons, and more! Some real beauties are in here!

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Picture books, eh! @picturebookseh.bsky.social · 2d

I love this series too!

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Ginger Ngo | Illustrator 🤡 @gingerngo.bsky.social · 2d

Dopey pigeons always looking at you with THOSE EYES 👀

Been feeling a bit creatively blocked/sour lately. Thank goodness for these incredibly accurate nature drawings I've been doing to fill my sketchbook.
#sketchbook #kidlitart

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Troy Wilson @troystory.bsky.social · 2d

It's Canadian Thanksgiving, and I'm super-thankful for these kind words.

“A charming tribute to the unrelenting and unconditional acceptance a dog gives.”
– Mike Boldt

“We could all stand to learn to love like a dog loves. Kids do it best, and every kid is going to fall for this book.”
– Adam Rex

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Cynthia Mackey, If a 🐝 Lands On Your Toe Now Available @booksbycindy.bsky.social · 2d

I’ve moved my newsletter over to Substack! I make one 2-4 times per year so it’s not too much for your in ox if you’d like to sign up. There’s a discount on school visits, a colouring freebie, and more in this one!

Cynthia Mackey, If a 🐝 Lands On Your Toe Now Available @booksbycindy.bsky.social · 2d

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Cindy's Fall Book News

with a sneak preview of the new cover for Butterfly Sea!

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Picture books, eh! @picturebookseh.bsky.social · 2d

Ooo, check out this cover for BUTTERFLY SEA!

Cynthia Mackey, If a 🐝 Lands On Your Toe Now Available @booksbycindy.bsky.social · 2d

Cover Reveal!!!! BUTTERFLY SEA, written by me, illustrated by @marielaurecouet.bsky.social published by @tielmourpress.bsky.social
Coming soon to a book store near you! #Kidlitmegafeed
@cwillbc.bsky.social @canscaip.bsky.social @picturebookseh.bsky.social

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Picture books, eh! @picturebookseh.bsky.social · 2d

Happy to!

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Laura Alary @lauraalary.bsky.social · 5d

I thoroughly enjoyed having this long-distance conversation with Ana Eguaras, illustrator of The Christmas That Almost Wasn't.

You can read our chat here: lauraalary.ca/2025/10/08/a...

@beamingbooksmn.bsky.social #picturebooks #picturebook #christmasbook #kidlit #illustrator

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Picture books, eh! @picturebookseh.bsky.social · 6d

Cover reveal for THE CLOUD THAT STUCK! Oooo! 👀

Karen Krossing @karenkrossing.com · 8d

Cover reveal! Dorothy Leung and I are so excited for you to meet Tansy, whose life is disrupted one blustery day, by a pesty cloud that just won’t go away.

☁️ THE CLOUD THAT STUCK ☁️ officially comes out April 14, 2026, and is available for pre-order now.
@charlesbridge.bsky.social #kidlit #CANkidlit

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 7d

THE LIBRARIANS @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social is a *must-see.*

Thanks to @ifla.org Met Lib for the private screening at Toronto Reference Library.

Terrifying, deeply moving. I know several of the librarians & recognized books by many #KidLit #YALit friends. 😢

#BannedBooksWeek #LibrarySky

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Panel discussion taking place in a conference room with four speakers seated on stage in front of an audience. A large screen beside them displays a slide that reads, “America’s war on books is more than a war on words. THE LIBRARIANS. Directed by Kim A. Snyder.” The slide also shows several film festival logos.

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Picture books, eh! @picturebookseh.bsky.social · 6d

Want to win a signed copy of Vampire Jam Sandwich? 👀
#picturebook #CANkidlit #kidlit #giveaway

Casey Lyall @caseylyall.bsky.social · 6d

I had the pleasure of chatting with Seasons of Kidlit about how the story of Vampire Jam Sandwich came to be. Check it out and enter to win a signed copy! www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/trick-o...

Trick or Treat with Casey Lyall!

Hi, readers, writers, and jam lovers, too! You’re in for a super exciting (and tasty) treat today -author Casey Lyall is here to share another book jam-packed with humor, fright, and fun!Vampire Jam S...

www.seasonsofkidlit.com

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Ellie Arscott @elliearscott.bsky.social · 6d

Look at this line-up! So happy to be celebrating my new release, Levi’s Gift, amongst this @picturebookseh.bsky.social crowd✨✨✨

#cankidlit #kidlit @nimbuspub.bsky.social

Alison McGauley @alisonmcgauley.bsky.social · 7d

Cozy up with a warm drink and enjoy this stack of new books by members of @picturebookseh.bsky.social!
#kidlit #EduSky #CanKidLit #picturebooks #librarians

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Picture books, eh! @picturebookseh.bsky.social · 6d

Such a great line-up! 👏🏼

Picture books, eh! @picturebookseh.bsky.social · 6d

Happy to!

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Alison McGauley @alisonmcgauley.bsky.social · 7d

Cozy up with a warm drink and enjoy this stack of new books by members of @picturebookseh.bsky.social!
#kidlit #EduSky #CanKidLit #picturebooks #librarians

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Picture books, eh! @picturebookseh.bsky.social · 7d

Looking forward to these fall books!

#cankidlit #kidlit

Alison McGauley @alisonmcgauley.bsky.social · 7d

Cozy up with a warm drink and enjoy this stack of new books by members of @picturebookseh.bsky.social!
#kidlit #EduSky #CanKidLit #picturebooks #librarians

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Joyce Grant @jgcanada.bsky.social · 8d

Can I ask a favour? If your child used TKN and "taught" you something they learned from one of our news articles, could you please DM or email me? Thank you!

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Picture books, eh! @picturebookseh.bsky.social · 8d

Oooo, spook-tastic!

Casey Lyall @caseylyall.bsky.social · 8d

Very excited to see Vampire Jam Sandwich on this list of Sweetly Spooky Stories for Halloween from Kirkus Reviews! Check out the full list for some awesome recommendations: www.kirkusreviews.com/book-lists/s...

Sweetly Spooky Stories for Halloween | Kirkus Reviews

Weekly book lists of exciting new releases, bestsellers, classics, and more. The lists are curated by the editors of Kirkus Reviews.

www.kirkusreviews.com

Picture books, eh! @picturebookseh.bsky.social · 9d

Woohoo! It’s a fabulous book!

Picture books, eh! @picturebookseh.bsky.social · 9d

Nonfiction workshop alert! Check it out!

Stephanie Gibeault @stephaniegibeault.bsky.social · 9d

Nonfiction needs a hook!🪝
Join me and Sourcebooks editor Anna Luketic on Oct. 14 from 7-8:30 pm for a virtual course with @writersloftma.bsky.social about the importance of hooks in nonfiction. Register here: www.thewritersloft.org/loft-workshops
#kidlit #cankidlit #writingcommunity

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Laura Alary @lauraalary.bsky.social · 9d

October 6-10 is #ScienceLiteracyWeek. As a writer of #Stem #PictureBooks, I am glad to contribute to a better understanding of science among children. #Teachers, here are a few book suggestions! @pajamapress.bsky.social @kidscanpress.bsky.social @ebyrbooks.bsky.social

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 16d

Fabulous Canadian picture books highlighted at tonight's Great Canadian Picture Book Party. Thanks @picturebookseh.bsky.social @canscaip.bsky.social for organizing/hosting! I've posted this video along with a list on my Bookstagram at www.instagram.com/p/DPNQ5T_ilsj/
#CanKidLit #KidLit #PictureBooks

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