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

EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT 🥳 THREE of our titles ha

EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT 🥳

THREE of our titles have been nominated for the 2025 Saskatchewan Young Readers' Choice Award - Shining Willow 🎉🎉🎉

💛 THE WEEDFLOWER by @edavaze and ill. @marianneferrer.jpg

💛 DO HIPPOS BRUSH THEIR TEETH? by #EttaKaner and @jennapiechota

💛 OTIS & PEANUT by @naseemo and @iusedtobeanartist

We'd like to take a moment to congratulate several of our creators for this outstanding achievement! 🎉

#SaskatchewanYoungReadersChoiceAwards #WillowAwards #ShiningWillow #Nominees #BookAwards #KidLit

Happy #NationalPetMonth 🐾🐾 Celebrate your

Happy #NationalPetMonth 🐾🐾

Celebrate your pet with sweet treats and ... perhaps a book?

DOGS VS. HUMANS by @stephanie_gibeault and ill. @bambi.vision
MY CAT LOOKS LIKE MY DAD by @thaohlam
FRED & MARJORIE by @deborahkerbel.books and ill. @angela.poon:
THREE CITY KITTIES by @_ashleybarron_

#Books #BookRecs #PictureBooks #DogBooks #CatBooks #STEMBooks #KidLit #Bookstagram #OwlkidsBooks

WHAT IF SOLDIERS FOUGHT WITH PILLOWS? by @heatherc

WHAT IF SOLDIERS FOUGHT WITH PILLOWS? by @heathercamlot and ill. @serge.bloch is available in multiple translations! 💙

In order: editions are in English, French (Canadian), Spanish, German, French (France).

Through a series of seemingly whimsical questions, this middle-grade nonfiction book introduces readers to people and organizations that are subverting violence, war, and totalitarian power.

What if soldiers refused to carry weapons? What if fighter pilots dropped seeds instead of bombs? What if music could be a creative force for democracy? None of these ideas are impossible—in fact, they are all true historical examples of ideas that have been put into action.

This timely book encourages readers to think critically and dare to ask big questions, which might just change the world.

#Nonfiction #ChildrensNonfiction #ImportantBooks #ClassroomBooks #Illustrations #Teacher #Translations #ChildrensBooks #KidLit

AWARD NEWS 🎉 SQUIRREL-ISH by @bambi.vision is

AWARD NEWS 🎉

SQUIRREL-ISH by @bambi.vision is a 2025-2026 Sunshine State Young Readers Award Jr. Reading List selection 🥳

"Perfectly goofy." —Kirkus Reviews

"Playful and engaging." —School Library Journal

At the park, people give squirrels free peanuts. And nobody screams when a squirrel crosses their path. But for Rat, it’s all screams and no nuts … until he comes up with a plan: be more like a squirrel—squirrel-ish!

Brightly illustrated and packed with hilarious details and hidden gags, this laugh-out-loud ode to self-love reminds readers that the grass isn’t always greener on the other side.

Congratulations all around 🥳

#SunshineStateYoungReadersAward #SSYRAJR #FloridaAssociationForMediaInEducation #FAMEReadingProgram #ReadingLists #BookLists #BookAward #KidLit

Gear up and launch into space this #NationalAstron

Gear up and launch into space this #NationalAstronautDay with these books 🚀🌌

ONE GIANT LEAP by @thaohlam
EARTHRISE by #JamesGladstone and #ChristyLundy

#Books #NationalSpaceDay2025 #SpaceExploration #SpaceBooks #Space #PictureBooks #Astronauts #KidLit #Bookstagram #OwlkidsBooks

Happy #WorldLaughterDay 😆 Check out this sneak

Happy #WorldLaughterDay 😆

Check out this sneak peak from our #Snapshot feature in the May issue of OWL magazine to learn some facts about laughter!

Want more fun and interesting facts? Subscribe to #OWLmagazine using the link in our bio!

Illustrator: @jnoordstrart

#OwlkidsMagazine #OWL #KidsMagazine

"Comforting reading." —Kirkus Reviews The belov

"Comforting reading." —Kirkus Reviews

The beloved duo returns in this third set of little stories 💗

OTIS & PEANUT FIND A WAY by @naseemo and ill. @iusedtobeanartist expertly tackles themes of fear, grief, and anxiety with humor and a lighthearted touch. This critically acclaimed junior graphic novel series pulls at all the heartstrings and heals them at the same time.

Check out the rest of the series
Book 1: OTIS & PEANUT
Book 2: OTIS & PEANUT FOREVER AND EVER

#Books #GraphicNovel #SEL #OtisAndPeanut #Friendship #Grief #KidLit #Bookstagram #BookRecs #OwlkidsBooks

Not a want, but a need ... Fish needs pants, but a

Not a want, but a need ... Fish needs pants, but also mittens and bunny slippers and rainbow ribbons and a tutu!

Check out the I NEED PANTS! #ClassroomActivity Guide, where you can help Fish find and wear pants!👖

This title is a funny, lighthearted approach to an important message about following your heart, even when your choices don’t fit the status quo.

Access all of our resources through the link in our bio 📚

@susansweet_author
@cdoherty.art

#TeachersGuide #Resource #Books #SEL #ComedicText #FunnyPictureBooks #ClassroomBooks #CharacterEducation #BookShelves #Bookstagram #ChildrensBooks #OwlkidsBooks #KidLit

Exciting News‼️ Two of our titles have been se

Exciting News‼️ Two of our titles have been selected for the Telling Tales Festival Reading List!

🎉CHOMP-O-RAMA by author @mkbirmingham and ill. @cutdrawglue is a playful nonfiction book that offers creative comparisons between the way humans eat and the mealtime habits of a dozen other creatures.

🎉THREE CITY KITTIES by author and ill. @_ashleybarron_ follows three adorable kitties as they make mischief in their apartment. They get the zoomies, chase each other up and down the walls, and take a nap.

Thank you so much @tellingtalesorg, and a huge congrats to our authors and illustrators!

#Books #ReadingLists #TellingTales #KidLit #ChildrenBooks #OwlkidsBooks #Bookstagram #Nonfiction #Animals #STEM

Happy May! Check out the colorful illustrations in

Happy May! Check out the colorful illustrations in these imaginative and thought-provoking titles 💐🌼

THE SOUR CHERRY TREE by @naseemo and ill. @nahid_kazemi_visual_poems

THE WEEDFLOWER by @edavaze and ill. @marianneferrer.jpg

IRA CRUMB FEELS THE FEELINGS by @naseemo and ill. @joshholinaty

THE PAPER BOAT by @thaohlam

DO FROGS DRINK HOT CHOCOLATE? by #EttaKaner and ill. @johnmartz

ELEANOR'S MOON by @maggieknaus

THE JELLYFISH BUS by #SuhyeonLee

HANNAH AND THE WRONG NOTE by @shhhanegoth and ill. @sara.dumo

#Books #KidsLit #SELPictureBooks #ClassroomBooks #BookShelves #Bookstagram #ChildrensBooks #Owlkidsbooks

Gear up for spring and watch out for the rain with

Gear up for spring and watch out for the rain with these paperbacks! ☔🔮

☔BEE & FLEA AND THE PUDDLE PROBLEM by @annakathrynhumphrey and ill. @deasillustration is a hilarious STEM chapter book series with curriculum ties to life cycles and seasonal changes—perfect for a rainy day!

🔮THE WEIRD SISTERS: A ROBIN, A RIBBON, AND A LAWN MOWER by @marksmithbooks and ill. @rustikar addresses themes of teamwork, problem-solving, and taking responsibility for your actions— excellent for elementary readers!

#Books #Paperback #ChapterBooks #MysteryBooks #STEM #ClassroomBooks #Mystery #KidLit #OwlkidsBooks #Bookstagram

We're closing out #NationalPoetryMonth with the wo

We're closing out #NationalPoetryMonth with the wonderful A LIKKLE MISS LOU by author @nadialhohn_author and ill. @eugeniefernandesart 📜

"This joyful book celebrates the importance of language and taking it as your own." —Kirkus Reviews

"This biography of the poet as a young girl is a tribute not only to her literary beginnings but also to patois itself." —Booklist

This is a vibrant, colorful, and immersive look at Jamaican poet and entertainer Louise Bennett Coverley, an important figure in our cultural history. With rich and warm illustrations bringing the story to life, A LIKKLE MISS LOU is a modern ode to language, girl power, diversity, and the arts.

#Books #BookShelves #PictureBooks #Poetry #PoetryMonth #KidLit #OwlkidsBooks #BookRecs #ChildrensBooks #Bookstagram

Do you need pants??? 👖👖 I NEED PANTS! by aut

Do you need pants??? 👖👖 I NEED PANTS! by author @susansweet_author and ill. @cdoherty.artis is the perfect book for laugh-out-loud fun and learning how to express yourself!

"In direct prose, Sweet models how friends can learn to be attuned to each other, quirks and all." —Publishers Weekly

"A fin-tastic look at individuality." —Kirkus Reviews

The cheerful artwork and punchy, hilarious text celebrates following your heart—and supporting your friends in following theirs—in this uplifting ode to self-expression.

“I know fish don’t need to wear anything,” Fish finally says. “But what if I want to?”

#SELPictureBooks #ComedicText #FunnyPictureBooks #ClassroomBooks #CharacterEducation #KidLit #Books #BookShelves #Bookstagram #ChildrensBooks #Owlkidsbooks

Today, we'd like to extend our gratitude and love

Today, we'd like to extend our gratitude and love for all independent bookstores, local and far. Indie bookshops provide us with cozy charm and imagination: they are the key to our vibrant literary communities.

Thank you to all the #Indies that inspire, educate, and unite us through the love of reading. We hope everyone enjoys all the books, events, and activities this #CIBD2025! ❤️

@indiebookstoresca

#IndiesFirst #ShopIndie #ShopLocal #IGReads #IndependentBookstoreDay #Books #Bookstores

#ICYMI: We've got THREE books on the 2025 Joan Bet

#ICYMI: We've got THREE books on the 2025 Joan Betty Stuchner Oy Vey! Funniest Children’s Book Award shortlist!

🎉 HOW TO MAKE MAKE A PEANUT BUTTER SANDWICH IN 17 EASY STEPS by @bambi.vision

🎉 CONE DOG by @howden.sarah and ill. @carmenmokstudio

🎉 SQUIRREL-ISH by @bambi.vision

Congratulations to all of our amazing authors and illustrators, and a big thank you to the #Awards committee for including our titles 🥳

#JoanBettyStuchnerOyVey #FunniestChildrensBookAward #BookAwards #ChildrensBooks #KidLit

🎉GIVEAWAY TIME🎉 Enter to win a copy of HUGS

Happy #TeacherTuesday! For #EarthDay, we'd like to

Happy #TeacherTuesday! For #EarthDay, we'd like to feature OUR ENVIRONMENT by #JacquesPasquet and ill. @yves_dumont_illustrations 💙

OUR ENVIRONMENT takes a positive spin on the environment and reinforces the importance of taking care of each element—it's fun and easy to understand with diagrams and sidebars throughout and a glossary at the back.

Check out curriculum connections that you can use in your classroom:

GENRE: Nonfiction - Middle Grade

Ages: 9 to 12
Fountas & Pinnell: T
Lexile® Measure: 1010L
Common Core: RF.5, RI.5, L.5, SL.5,W5

CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS:

Language Arts - Understanding Informational Texts; Summarizing
Earth Sciences - Climate; Energy; Natural Resources; Environmental Protection; Water
Social Studies - Global Issues

***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 of our social media channels.

#Books #TeacherGuides #Resources #ChildrensBooks #Owlkids #Bookstagram

Check it out! Owlkids Books has a number of resour

Check it out! Owlkids Books has a number of resources for educators to use in the classroom—take a look at the resources for some of our spring releases!

OTIS & PEANUT FIND A WAY: Classroom Discussion and Activity Guide

I NEED PANTS!: Classroom Discussion and Activity Guide

HUGS ARE (NOT) FOR EVERYBODY: Classroom Discussion and Activity Guide

These resources are an excellent tool to engage young readers ... and super fun! They are free, and easily downloadable through the link in our bio 🍎✏️

#BookResources #ClassroomResources #VisualArtsActivity #WritingActivity #ClassroomDiscussionGuide #Curriculum #Teachers #EducatorResources #KidLit #PictureBooks #Books #Bookstagram #OwlkidsBooks

Celebrate #EarthDay with these earth-loving #KidLi

Celebrate #EarthDay with these earth-loving #KidLit titles:

🌳 BIINDIGEN! AMIK SAYS WELCOME by @mammacita, ill. by @mangeshig

🐸 THE NOISY PUDDLE by @linda_booth_sweeney_creates, ill. by @mikisatoillustration

🌱 WAKE UP LITTLE PIN! @loretta.garbutt, ill. by @marianneferrer.jpg

🐻 HOW TO BE HUMAN: A BEAR'S GUIDE by @sophiakolinas

🌎 EARTHRISE by James Gladstone, ill. by christy_lundy

Shoutout to EARTH! We wouldn't be here without you 🌍💚

#Teachers #Librarians #STEM #EnvironmentalStewardship

For #NationalGardenMonth, we're reading MY DELICIO

For #NationalGardenMonth, we're reading MY DELICIOUS GARDEN by #AnneMarieFortin and ill. @preums 🥕🍅

"All children will be inspired to grow their own gardens." —School Library Connection

"A good addition for any library’s picture book collection." —Canadian Review of Materials

In the depths of winter, one young girl is already dreaming of planting her very own vegetable garden. In January, she plans she waits for warmer weather. March is time for sowing, and April gives way to the first leaves of her seedlings.

My Delicious Garden celebrates the joy of growing food from seed and is a cozy exploration of the connections between nature, food, and community.

#BookRec #GardenMonth #EarthMonth #EarthDay #Environment #Months #DaysOfTheMonth #ClassroomBooks #Teacher #KidLit

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