How does a sunflower grow? 🌻 Check out these sunflower facts from the summer issue of Chirp magazine! Plus, watch a LOOK + LEARN video to find out more ☀️👇 🔗 https://ow.ly/k6Oe50ZwKIE #Chirp #LookAndLearn #Sunflower #Facts

NEW FOR FALL 🐌 HOW NOT TO RESCUE A SNAIL releases September 8, 2026! "The ultimate unlikely hero triumphs again, and readers will cheer him along each step of the way." —Kirkus Reviews Pre-order your copy today 🧡 #NewBooks #NewBooksForFall #SnailAndStump #Series #SEL #ComedicText #BookSky

Browse your next #kidlit read with the 49thKids Summer Reading List. Thanks for including ONE COSMIC ROCK, @49thshelf.bsky.social! The full list: kids.49thshelf.com/Lists/Kids-M.... @dreamist.bsky.social @owlkids.bsky.social #CANkidlit

NEW FOR FALL 🌳 THE GIRL WHO LOVES TREES releases September 8, 2026! An Indigenous girl and her grandfather share knowledge and traditional teachings about different tree species! Pre-order your copy today 💚 #NewBooks #NewBooksForFall #PictureBook #Trees #BookSky

After working in publishing for 45 years (yes, you read that right!), our Sales & Marketing Director Judy Brunsek is retiring. ❤️ Please join us in wishing her well and drop a note for her in the comments 🥳

These AMAZING birthday wishes are from our wonderful OWL readers 🥳🦉 Thank you for celebrating our birthday with us! ❤️ #Birthday #HappyBirthday #Anniversary #50 #50Years #OWL #OWLmagazine #OwlkidsBirthday

NEW FOR FALL ✏️ HOW DOES A FAIRY TALE WORK? releases August 25, 2026! This darkly funny picture book invites readers to engage with four classic fairy tales as it breaks down the literary elements that go into building a story! Pre-order your copy today ❤️ #NewBooks #NewBooksForFall

Make sure to read our interview with Publishers Weekly on celebrating our 50th anniversary 🎂👇 Thank you for having us Publishers Weekly ❤️ 🔗 https://ow.ly/HKKx50ZpGBX

Owlkids Celebrates 50th Anniversary

The Toronto-based children's publisher now has some 200 titles in its backlist and has developed a global reputation for publishing appealing, kid-centric books. People recognize and appreciate an Owlkids book, said publisher Karen Boersma.

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Summer is here! ☀️ We've put together a handy printable issue full of summer tips and interactive activities to keep kids busy ✏️ 👇 🔗 https://owlkids.com/blog/chirp/post/1042/summer-fun #Summer #SummerBooklet #Bonus #SummerFun #Activities #Chirp #Chickadee #OWL

Detail from the Out Of This World quiz illustration in OWL’s Special Summer-sized issue. @owlkids.bsky.social #OWLMagazine #illustration #space #astronaut #planets

My illustration for the Out Of This World quiz in OWL’s Special Summer-sized issue! Big thanks to AD Alex Dorward and @owlkids.bsky.social #OWLMagazine #illustration #space #astronaut #planets

Some of our books are on the Children's Book Council's Summer 2026 Showcase: These are the People In My Neighborhood ☀️🦚 IT'S OKAY, JUST ASK IN THE CITY THE EIDI BAG GUS UPSTAIRS A PARK CONNECTS US Check it out: https://ow.ly/LiFt50Zpr67 🔗 #Summer2026Showcase #CBCShowcase #BookRecs #BookSky

NEW FOR FALL 🦚 MR. ACORN'S FOREST SPA by #HyojeongKim releases August 11, 2026! "An inviting picture of community pampering and play across the year." —Publishers Weekly Pre-order your copy today 💛 #NewBooks #NewBooksForFall #Seasons #Animal #Spa #Community #Play #Outdoors #Hibernation #KidLit

It's #TeacherTuesday and we'd like to feature GREEN CITIES 💚 #Enter to #WIN a copy for your classroom! 🍎 1) Follow Owlkids 2) LIKE this post 3) TAG a friend *Ends Tues, July 21, 2026 AT 12PM EST. Open to CAN and U.S. residents #TeacherTuesdays #OKBTeacherTuesdays #Giveaway

Our Fall 2026 books are available for pre-order at your local bookstore! Browse some of our new and upcoming titles ❤️🔗 https://www.indiebookstores.ca/bookstores/ #IndependentBooksellers #IndieBookstores #Indies #CIBD #NewBooks #PictureBooks #ClassroomBooks #Teachers #Gifts #BookGifts #ShopLocal

#BehindTheScenes The team visited the JBG warehouse today ... and got a sweet surprise! 📦🧁 We spotted so many Owlkids' books and it was so awesome to meet the staff -- thank you for the lovely welcome ❤️ #Publishing #Distribution #BookDistribution #Warehouse #Books

Books to read under the sun! ☀️👇 #BookRecs IN THE WOODS THE MANGO MONSTER A PARK CONNECTS US READY, SET, MANGO! USHA AND THE STOLEN SUN CAMP AVERAGE MERANDA AND THE LEGEND OF THE LAKE GREEN CITIES WHEN YOU'RE SCARED THE BUZZ ON WILD BEES RUMIE GOES RAFTING TRUCKIN' THE MOUNTAIN THAT WOULDN'T MOVE

Our world can be confusing, to say the least. Find out how algorithms are contributing and practical ideas to Burst Your Bubble! Critical thinking, for kids--and adults. #medialit @jandolby.bsky.social @owlkids.bsky.social @mediasmarts.bsky.social @mor10.com

NEW FOR FALL 🎒 BACKPACK by #KatieArthur releases Aug. 11, 2026! An ode to backpacks and the comfort, joy, and utility they bring to our lives! Pre-order your copy today 🖤 #NewBooks #NewBooksForFall #Individuality #Backpacks #BackToSchool #Travel #School #Home #Memories #PictureBook #KidLit

Share your opinions about Owlkids magazines for a chance to #WIN cool prizes! ✨ #Survey Complete the reader survey for Chirp, Chickadee, or OWL magazine 🔗 https://owlkids.com/contests #Magazines #ChirpMagazine #ChickadeeMagazine #OWLMagazine #ReaderSurvey

It's #Summer! ☀️⚽ Check out the covers of CHIRP, CHICKADEE, and OWL! Filled with fun activities, cool facts, rib-tickling jokes, and interesting puzzles - subscribe today! 👇 https://subscribe.owlkids.com/ 💛 #ChirpMagazine #ChickadeeMagazine #OWLMagazine #Reading #Sports #Soccer #FIFA

OWL Cool Job Alert! #50thAnniversary #OWLReaderEdition 🦉 Check out our interview with #AndreasDutz about his career as an Animator for Pixar! Fun fact: Andreas has worked on many movies, including Elio, Hoppers, and Toy Story 5! #OWL #CoolJobs #Animation

Here are some hidden gems in the #ALAAC26 marketplace for #YSLsky & #TLsky @owlkids.bsky.social (3121) @greystonebooks.bsky.social (3125) #annickpress (3126) @enchantedlion.bsky.social (3527) @barefootbooks.bsky.social (3530) @redcometpressbooks.bsky.social (3529) @orcabook.bsky.social (4824) 📚 🍎

May #HBHerald tackled various social/emotional topics www.hornbookguide.com/site/?review... #HBGuide #kidlit @templarbooks.bsky.social @candlewickpress.bsky.social @owlkids.bsky.social @nancyrosep.bsky.social @penguinkids.bsky.social @jollyfishpress.bsky.social @randomhousekids.bsky.social

Horn Book Herald: May 2026

The end of May means the countdown to the end of school is on! And as with most transitions, there are usually lots of feelings. The seven picture books featured in this issue of The Horn Book Herald ...

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Highlight Indigenous creators and stories with these beautiful picture books ❤️ I SANG YOU DOWN FROM THE STARS *Cdn rights only RAVEN'S RIBBONS *Cdn rights only A SALMON STORY THE WANDERING FEATHER BIINDIGEN! AMIK SAYS WELCOME BEAUTIFUL YOU, BEAUTIFUL ME #IndigenousHistoryMonth

"A loving look at anxiety management and the unique dynamics of same-sex families." —Kirkus Reviews RJ AND THE TICKING CLOCK 💛 A story that touches on anxiety, time management, and perfectionism in a relatable way 🕟 #FathersDay #SchoolStory #SEL #KidLit #PrideMonth

#Question: Which soccer player has scored the most goals? #HootsSoccerHistoryQuiz https://ow.ly/ifRL50ZfWL9 🔗 Score with this soccer quiz in honor of the FIFA World Cup and the Summer issue of OWL! ⚽ #OWL #quiz #soccerquiz #FIFAWORLDCUP #sports #ChristineSinclair #FIFA #Soccer #Sportsvideo #Pele

Happy #FathersDay 💛 Enter our #GIVEAWAY to win a RJ AND THE TICKING CLOCK prize pack 🥳 To enter: 1) Follow Owlkids 2) LIKE this post 3) TAG a friend in the comments [Giveaway ends *Tuesday, July 7, 2026 AT 12PM EST**. This contest is only open to CAN and U.S. residents]

Explore the history, culture, language, and art of the Mi’kmaq of Ktaqmkuk, the Haida of Haida Gwaii, and the Ojibwe of Great Spirit Island with these educational magazines 💗 Check them out! https://ow.ly/IhSh50ZcNrE 🔗 #IndigenousHistoryMonth #IndigenousVoices #Classroom #Teachers #FNMI

Some of our books are on the Children's Book Council Spring 2026 Showcase: The Heart Remembers—Stories of Loss & Grief ❤️ THE FLAT RABBIT THE SOUR CHERRY TREE A LAST GOODBYE OTIS & PEANUT FOREVER AND EVER Check it out here https://ow.ly/97Ci50ZcqWe 🔗 #Spring2026Showcase #CBCShowcase #KidLit