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Creator Corner: Author James Gladstone

November 12, 2024

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Creator Corner: Author Sophie Kohn

October 29, 2024

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Creator Corner: Author Monique Leonardo Carlos

October 22, 2024

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Publisher of award-winning magazines Chirp, Chickadee, and OWL, and books for kids aged 2 to 14 📚

NEW FOR WINTER 💚 "A unique immigration story s

NEW FOR WINTER 💚

"A unique immigration story sure to please the stomach and the heart." —Kirkus Reviews

At his home in Jamaica, August wakes up every morning to the delicious smell of patties. But when they fly to cold, snowy Toronto, August’s father takes a job at a cookie factory and comes home too tired to make his beloved patties.

One night, after everyone is asleep, August tiptoes into the kitchen and tries to recreate his Daddy’s recipe. His attempt inspires his father, and for the first time since they left Jamaica, August wakes up to the smell of fresh patties.

PATTY DREAMS by @nadialhohn_author (Nadia L. Hohn) and ill. @sahlgood (Sahle Robinson) is a tasty celebration of family, food culture, and Jamaican patties!

*Includes an author’s note that discusses Toronto’s Patty Wars, in time for the 40th anniversary of the 1985 "Patty Wars" in Toronto.

Available: JANUARY 7, 2025. Pre-order your copy today 💚

#NewBooksForWinter #WinterBooks #JamaicanPatties #PictureBook #FoodPictureBook #KidLit

Some good news ... MAKING SENSE OF DOG SENSES is a

Some good news ... MAKING SENSE OF DOG SENSES is a Chicago Public Library Best Informational Book for Older Readers of 2024! 🎉🎉

Congratulations to the fantastic @stephanie_gibeault and @razlatif! 🐶

A big thank you to the @chicagopubliclibrary for recommending Making Sense of Dog Senses as a best nonfiction book published for kids in 4th-8th grade amongst an amazing list of books. Check out the full list by copying this link: https://ow.ly/ZrSF50UakIJ 💙

#ChildrensBooks #BookRecs #PictureBooks #KidLit #CPL #ChicagoPublicLibrary #Nonfiction #InformationalBooks

Are you interested in learning more about the crea

Are you interested in learning more about the creative process? Do you want to take a peek inside our authors' and illustrators' brains? If so, check out CREATOR CORNER, a seasonal blog by the Owlkids team where you can learn more about the way your favorite book came to be!

Learn about what inspired the authors, which art did the illustrators enjoy making and why, and of course, some very interesting fun facts about our creators 👀

Our #Fall2024CreatorCorner interviews are now LIVE, and ready for your reading pleasure on our website! Or, copy this link: https://owlkidsbooks.com/category/news/ 📚

#CreatorCorner #CreatorInterview #CreativeProcess #WritingProcess #Illustrations #Art #KidLit #Teachers

It's #NationalPrincessDay! PRINCESS PRU AND THE O

It's #NationalPrincessDay!

PRINCESS PRU AND THE OGRE ON THE HILL — Whimsical, hand-drawn illustrations and expressive characters perfectly capture this unconventional fairy tale about empathy, belonging, and daring not to follow the crowd.

PRINCESS PRU AND THE SWITCHEROO —This fearsomely funny sequel is a fun take on the classic saying “the grass isn’t always greener on the other side” with expressive, comical illustrations that perfectly portray the characters and kingdom.

Read the PRINCESS PRU books for a hilariously good time 💚💜

Author: #MaureenFergus
Ill. @daneshmo

#BookRecs #PrincessPictureBooks #PrincessDay #ClassroomBooks #PictureBooksForTeachers #FunnyBooks #WritingSkills #NarrativeSkills #ComedicTexts

Get ready for #NationalHikeDay with IN THE WOODS a

Get ready for #NationalHikeDay with IN THE WOODS and IN THE CITY!

IN THE WOODS: AN ADVENTURE FOR YOUR SENSES teaches readers how to plan ahead and use their senses to respectfully uncover natural wonders!

“Fun and lively illustrations bring this adventure guide to life" (The Calgary Herald).

A colorful, sensory-focused follow-up to In the Woods, IN THE CITY: AN ADVENTURE FOR YOUR SENSES introduces young readers to the ins and outs of city life while encouraging sensory observation and safety.

"Sights, sounds and wonderful onomatopoeia create a musical story” (Children’s Literature Comprehensive Database).

Readers may just be inspired to plan their own sensory adventure, and go for a walk in the woods ... or the city!

Written and illustrated by @marionatolosasistere.

#BookRec #SensoryAdventurePictureBook #Sensory #Exploring #Adventure #PictureBook #EnvironmentalAwareness #KidLit

NEW FOR WINTER 💗 "A festive tale that teaches

NEW FOR WINTER 💗

"A festive tale that teaches valuable lessons of resilience and adaptability." —Kirkus Reviews

Today is Sarah’s first Eid Ul Fitr in her new country. She’s excited to celebrate and collect enough money in her Eidi bag to buy goodies for her friends, and a new set of markers for herself. But in her new country, no one pays any attention to her waiting Eidi bag. Sarah is disappointed—this year’s Eid celebration is nothing like she thought it would be ...

With lively, colorful illustrations and subtle humor, this cheerful holiday story gently explores an experience kids who immigrate to new countries often face: adapting to new traditions.

THE EIDI BAG is an authentic look at Eid Ul Fitr through the eyes of a child, and a comforting tale about discovering joy in what is unfamiliar to us, written by #ShaziaAfzal (@childrensreadinggarden) and illustrator #ShivaDelsooz (@shivadelsooz.art).

Available: JANUARY 7, 2025. Pre-order your copy today 💗

#NewBooksForWinter #WinterBooks #HolidayPictureBook #Eid #EidPictureBook #Ramadan2025 #KidLit #EidUlFitr2025 #EidUlAdha2025

Happy #TeacherTuesday everyone! This Tuesday, we'

Happy #TeacherTuesday everyone!

This Tuesday, we'd like to feature I WONDER ABOUT WORLDS by #JamesGladstone and illustrator @yaaraeshet! This imaginative and whimsical story includes STEM curriculum connections to the solar system and exoplanets, and invites curiosity and inquiry about space and science 🚀🌠

Check out the curriculum connections:

GENRE: Hybrid Text - Informational picture book

CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS: Hybrid Text - Informational Picture Book Language Arts: Making Connections; Questioning; First Person POV; Understanding Informational Text; Text Features - Author's Note | Space Science: Components of a Solar System

Ages: 4 to 8 | Fountas & Pinnell: P | Lexile® Measure: AD830L | Common Core: RI.3, W.3, SL.3, L.3

***If you are an Educator (or just interested!), make sure to follow the hashtags #TeacherTuesdays or #OKBTeacherTuesdays to find great #BookRecs, #BookContests, and #ClassroomResources throughout the school year on all three of our social media channels.

A poignant First World War story of friendship ❤

A poignant First World War story of friendship ❤️

Jim and Jules are childhood friends - when the First World War breaks out in Europe, the two young men enlist in the fight with 30,000 other Canadians.

On November 11, 1918, Jim and Jules are sent out to fight one last time. Jim, always first over the top of the trench, is shot and dies at 10:58 am, two minutes before the Armistice takes effect at 11:00 am.

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

#RemembranceDay

Learn about the world and explore different STEM t

Learn about the world and explore different STEM topics with these books!

BECOMING BIONIC by @heathercamlot and @victorthethirdbird is a middle-grade nonfiction book that uses superheroes to explore how science is transforming our bodies and our experiences.

WHAT ABOUT AN OCTOPUS? by @deborahkerbel.books and ill. by @dawndawndawnillustration includes fun-to-read sidebars that describe a variety of fascinating facts about octopuses.

A STAR EXPLODES by #JamesGladstone and ill. @yaaraeshet takes a unique approach in integrating astronomy, cultural history, and advances in technology, and encourages readers to think about the world around them and their place in the universe.

MAKING SENSE OF DOG SENSES by @stephanie_gibeault and ill. @razlatif is a playful yet scientifically precise exploration of a dog’s five senses that will help readers better appreciate the canine point of view!

ODD COUPLES by @mkbirmingham and @razlatif features unexpected animal pairings and gives readers an implicit lesson in empathy, highlighting that we are all more alike than we think!

A MEERKAT DIARY by @suzieszterhas is told in diary entry-style chapters, accompanied by stunningly intimate photographs of meerkats at every stage of their lives.

#STEM #STEMPictureBooks #STEAM #STEMReads #Animals #Biodiversity #Art #Illustrations #Photography #Science #SciencePictureBooks #Technology #NonFiction #ClassroomBooks #Teachers #Literacy #PictureBooksForTeachers

NEW FOR WINTER 🧡 "A beautiful tribute to Indig

NEW FOR WINTER 🧡

"A beautiful tribute to Indigenous heritage." —⭐ Kirkus Reviews - STARRED REVIEW

"A message of openness to beauty" —⭐ Publishers Weekly - STARRED REVIEW

Raven loves round dances. The drums sing to the people, and the people dance to their songs. His favorite part of all is watching the ribbon skirts swirl like rainbows.

“Nohkum, do you think a boy could wear a ribbon skirt?” Raven asks his grandmother one day. She tells him she has lived for a long time, but she has never seen it. That evening, she sews late into the night, and Raven awakes to a rainbow skirt of his own.

RAVEN'S RIBBONS is a joyous celebration of gender expression through an Indigenous lens, by New York Times bestselling author @tasha.spillett and celebrated fine artist #DanielRamirez.

Available: JANUARY 14, 2025. Pre-order your copy today 🧡 *CANADIAN RIGHTS ONLY - US RIGHTS: LITTLE, BROWN*

#NewBooksForWinter #WinterBooks #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #PictureBooks #ClassroomReads #ClassroomBooks #GenderExpression #BooksForTeachers #IntergenerationalRelationships #RoundDance #RibbonSkirt #Art #KidLit

Read a story that highlights themes of family, uni

Read a story that highlights themes of family, unity, and environmental stewardship ❤️

BIINDIGEN! AMIK SAYS WELCOME by @mammacita and ill. by @mangeshig is: "A vibrant work laden with messages, from accepting differences to fostering respect for the natural world" (Kirkus Reviews).

#BookRec #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #IndigenousEducation #ImportantPictureBooks #EnvironmentalPictureBooks #ClassroomReads #ClassroomBooks #BooksForTeachers

They're coming for your doughnuts ... 🦝🍩

“What starts as a manifesto for creating chaos contains a deeper message about the need to peacefully coexist with wildlife." (⭐ Quill & Quire, STARRED REVIEW ⭐)

#BookRec for #DonutDay: REVENGE OF THE RACCOONS by @vivekshraya and ill. @juliananeufeld_draws

#Halloween #HalloweenReads #PictureBooks #KidLit #ComedicText #Raccoons #TorontoPictureBook

Happy #Halloween from Owlkids Books! Featured boo

Happy #Halloween from Owlkids Books!

Featured book: IT'S OKAY, JUST ASK by @moniqueleonardocarlos and ill. @salini.banana 👻💜

#NewBooks #NewBooksForFall #NewPictureBooks #KidLit #SchoolStory #Curiosity #Immigration #ImmigrationStory #CulturalDiversity #AskingQuestions #Compassion #ParentChildRelationship

Meet the kitties behind the book! Nori, Yeti, and

Meet the kitties behind the book!

Nori, Yeti, and Flo, the author's own three city kitties, are the stars of THREE CITY KITTIES. Swipe to see them reading 🐈🏙

*Special guest appearance from Maeve!

Available where books are sold 💙

@_ashleybarron_
@nori_yeti_flo_maeve

#NationalCatMonth #NewBooks #NewBooksForFall #NewPictureBooks #KidLit #CatPictureBooks #RhymingText #Language #ReadingSkills

It's almost #Halloween, so we're reading MUMMY & M

It's almost #Halloween, so we're reading MUMMY & ME: A MONSTER'S TALE by @daneshmo 💙🧡

“Sweet, knowing, tongue-in-cheek.” —Kirkus Reviews

"[A] sweetly scary slice-of-life story.” —Publishers Weekly

This hilarious, highly original picture book plays with the phrase “little monsters” as it explores parent-child relationships. While the bold, detailed illustrations will draw readers in, Wee Wolf’s tender, thoughtful moments encourage both empathy and self-awareness. It’s a howling good time!

As seen on @yourmorning (@vikkivansickle) amongst some great Halloween picks for kids & teens!

#NewBooks #NewBooksForFall #NewPictureBooks #KidLit #Parents #Family #BooksForHalloween #Parent-ChildRelationships

IT'S OKAY, JUST ASK by @moniqueleonardocarlos and

IT'S OKAY, JUST ASK by @moniqueleonardocarlos and ill. @salini.banana is a great #BookRec for #NationalImmigrantsDay 💜

"Tenderly reassuring and useful for sparking curiosity." —Kirkus Reviews

A little girl and her family are emigrating to a new country. As they say goodbye to their home, the girl is full of questions: Will they ever return? What if she doesn’t make new friends? Why does she look different than the other kids? Her mother’s supportive refrain encourages her to voice her curiosity: It’s okay, just ask!

An uplifting immigration story about tackling new experiences with curiosity - with a universal message about speaking up when uncertain or confused.

#NewBooks #NewBooksForFall #NewPictureBooks #KidLit #SchoolStory #Curiosity #Immigration #InternationalArtistDay #ImmigrationStory #CulturalDiversity #AskingQuestions #Compassion #ParentChildRelationship

Sneak peek! 🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛ Did yo

Sneak peek! 🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛

Did you know today is #BlackCatDay? Check out this super cool fact about black cats in the October issue of OWL magazine!

ID: Eyes on me! This cat's eyes might look like magic, but science can explain it. Most black cats have gold eyes. This is caused by a chemical called melanin, which also gives the cats their black coat!

Subscribe to OWL for access to more cool facts about animals - link in bio!

#BlackCatDay #OWLMagazine #NationalCatDay #NationalCatMonth #KidsMagazine

Did you know: tomorrow is #PumpkinDay 🎃👻 We

Did you know: tomorrow is #PumpkinDay 🎃👻

We'll be reading BEE & FLEA AND THE FALL FIASCO by @annakathrynhumphrey and ill. @deasillustration!

This latest addition to the hilarious chapter book series follows F.L.E.A. agent Bee and her new friend Fuzz on an exciting adventure full of STEM content that introduces readers to seasonal changes and animal life cycles.

What will you be reading on Pumpkin Day?

NOW AVAILABLE 🐝🐛

#NewBooksForFall #FallBooks #EarlyChapterBook #STEMChapterBook #STEMBooks #ClassroomBooks #WoollyBearCaterpillar #Teachers #StemCurriculum #ComedicTexts #Mystery

👻 GOT GHOSTS? 👻 Then you’ve come to righ

👻 GOT GHOSTS? 👻

Then you’ve come to right book! Hugo is a ghost expert, and he can tell you exactly how to boot out your boo. After all, he got rid of his ghost, no problem!

A silly, laugh-out-loud graphic novel for young readers that breaks the fourth wall, HUGO’S HAUNTED HANDBOOK by @whamondd is a lighthearted look at friendship and the meaning of true companionship.

#Halloween #Halloweenbooks #Teachers #Librarians #KidLit

Have you read THE WEEDFLOWER yet? 🌼 "A fun cel

Have you read THE WEEDFLOWER yet? 🌼

"A fun celebration of nature." — Booklist

This sunny story has warm illustrations that will encourage readers to take notice of the natural world, and ties in well with environmental and character education curriculum while highlighting the positive role that nature plays in our lives.

As featured on @yourmorning amongst some great Canadian titles for back-to-school reading!

Available where books are sold 💛

@edavaze
@marianneferrer.jpg
@vikkivansickle

#NewBooksForFall #BackToSchoolStory #EarthDayCurriculum #NewBooks #NewPictureBooks #KidLit #SchoolStory #EarthDay #Nature #Weedflower #Dandelion

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