It's a School Library Journal star for ELMORE AND THE BIG CHRISTMAS RESCUE written by Dev Petty (@devpetty.bsky.social) and illustrated by Mike Boldt (@mikeboldt.bsky.social)! 🌟 “Recommended for story hours ­revolving around Christmas.” 🌟 Read the full review here @jenrofe.bsky.social

Cantaloupe and HoneyDo wishing everyone a safe Halloween!

Elmore and the Big Christmas Rescue is OUT today folks! Written by the hilarious @devpetty.bsky.social My huge thanks to the amazing team at @randomhousekids.bsky.social for the opportunity to work with this amazing team again! Can't wait for you all to get the chance to read it.

A bit of foreign version good news to share… Elmore (and the soon too be released followup) are headed to Romania, while my man. Chip is off to France! Bon voyage you guys!

We are pleased as punch to welcome back author and illustrator extraordinaire, @mikeboldt.bsky.social who will be sharing Don't Lose Mr. Cuddles. Meet Mike at the Bigfoot Kids' Book Festival on Sat, Oct 11th from 10am-4pm at the Redmond & Senior Community Center!

Super excited and grateful to be returning to the @bigfootbookfest.bsky.social on Sat, Oct 11th from 10am-4pm at the Redmond & Senior Community Center! This year I'll be bringing @devpetty.bsky.social's 3rd Chip the Dog book (Illus. by myself) DON'T LOSE MR. CUDDLES!

Book joy arrived, at the perfect time! DON’T LOSE MR CUDDLES by @devpetty.bsky.social & @mikeboldt.bsky.social New life lessons from Chip will help us celebrate the end of the school year (rather than simply survive). My lunch bunch will be so excited! We needed this happiness infusion! #kidlit

the new Chip book, by @devpetty.bsky.social and myself, is one of Amazon's Best Children's Books of the month! WOOT WOOT!

Missy gives it RAVE reviews. Absolutely loved it —especially the ending!

Howdy folks! I'll be reading and signing books at Copperfield's Books in Petaluma this Saturday 5/24 at 2pm! Come have a few laughs, say hi, grab a sticker...you know the drill. See you there! www.copperfieldsbooks.com/event/dev-pe... @randomhousekids.bsky.social @mikeboldt.bsky.social

It's an SLJ star for DON'T LOSE MR. CUDDLES by @devpetty.bsky.social and Mike Boldt 🌟 "Readers will relish the doggone humor and joyous artwork with a canine point-of-view." 🌟 Read the full review here

GIVEAWAY! Troy & Abed wish you a fine #caturday and want you to enter to win a signed copy of DON'T LOSE MR. CUDDLES (Life Lessons From Chip the Dog) An Amazon Editor's Pick A JLG Selection ★ "...Chip the dog shares the wonders of doghood and the importance of having a special someone." SLJ

Thank you to @slj.com for the STARRED REVIEW of DON'T LOSE MR CUDDLES, by @devpetty.bsky.social and myself. You can read the entire review here: www.slj.com/review/dont-...

It's a book birthday for Don't Lose Mr. Cuddles! The latest Chip book from me and the amazing @mikeboldt.bsky.social A Junior Library Guild Selection An Amazon Best of the Month ★ "Readers will relish the doggone humor and joyous artwork with a canine point-of-view."—School Library Journal

DON'T LOSE MR CUDDLES, the 3rd installment of Chip's life lessons, is OUT TODAY! @devpetty.bsky.social may be the funniest person I know. You can check it out at your local bookstore or library!

Can you tell a well- loved book? @devpetty.bsky.social @mikeboldt.bsky.social

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Mike Boldt about his new picture book: CANtaloupe and HoneyDO Bake a Cake. Come listen! @mikeboldt.bsky.social www.alitlife.com/2025/04/10/a...

Had an amazing week in Oklahoma visiting the amazing. Students of Jenks Northwest and Southeast schools! Thank you for having me out!!!

Proofs just arrived from @devpetty.bsky.social and my second ELMORE MOOSE book! They turned out so great. Also, Dev is a genius.

February couldn't end without us celebrating some additional picture books this month has brought us (Spreading #BookBirthday love)! Swipe for character and animal driven books that your students and patrons are sure to love. (2/2) @mikeboldt.bsky.social

Hey, artists, in case you were wondering if your work matters: I'm a scientist working on climate change and biodiversity, and I would not be who I am today without The Lorax, The Secret of NIMH, Watership Down, The Last Unicorn, and The X-Files. I know I'm not alone. Thank you for all you do.

BAKE A CAKE is Out TODAY! Book 2 of my CAN DO book series is now available! Check it out and see what they (and YOU) CAN DO! Available where books are found!

The wait is almost over!!! Can Do Book 2 is out next week!

Get your measuring spoons and mixing bowls out! The next book in my CAN DO Book series is out in 2 WEEKS!

I am such a Cantaloupe. (Image c/o CANTALOUPE AND HONEYDO RIDE A BIKE by Mike Boldt)

Such a charming series coming soon from my good (and talented) friend, James Burks!

Cover reveal. Happy to share the cover for my new graphic novel series—Boxtales! The first volume hits bookstores on Sept. 16, 2025. Click the link to read a sample and see the cover.

Hooray!! It's a fun bunny book from me, @mikeboldt.bsky.social and the good folks at Viking! This rhyming story is about a little bunny with some very big feelings 🐰 Can't wait for you to read it in 2026!

I received a box of random tea flavours from my wife. This morning was Spicy Chili Chocolate, AKA: a horrible trick.

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Read BAD DOG by @mikeboldt.bsky.social to my 4 year olds and we decided while the cat made a bad dog, she was still a good cat. They loved the story!

What a fun tote bag to go with Elmore the Christmas Moose, @devpetty.bsky.social and @mikeboldt.bsky.social!

Hey #YEG folks! I'll be at Audreys Books starting at 2pm THIS Saturday, November the 27th at 2pm, signing for my latest with @devpetty.bsky.social, ELMORE THE CHRISTMAS MOOSE! Swing by and say "hi" and pick up a personalized gift for someone!

Unfortunately, due to the snowfall warning for #YYC, I have had to cancel my book signing tomorrow at Owl's Nest Books. Super disappointing. Was really looking forward to seeing everyone again and signing some copies of ELMORE. Stay safe out there everyone!

Hey #YYC folks! I'll be at the amazing Owl's Nest Books THIS Saturday for a festive signing of ELMORE the CHRISTMAS MOOSE (written by the one and only @devpetty.bsky.social and illustrated by myself)! Stop by between 1-3pm to say "hi" and if you'd like a signed copy to slide under the tree.

Let's do a giveaway,! ELMORE THE CHRISTMAS MOOSE (art by @mikeboldt.bsky.social) makes a fantastic gift! I'm giving away 3 signed copies, one with this handsome plush Elmore bookmark. Follow & share by 11/23, bonus entry if you comment with a weird and wonderful Xmas anecdote. #kidlit

Awesome gift idea? Yes! There is an Elmore plush which goes with ELMORE THE CHRISTMAS MOOSE- my latest book with @mikeboldt.bsky.social which Kirkus says is: "A delightful Christmas tale that has it all—holiday cheer, joy, and a most persistent moose." It really is sweet and weird and fun.

Looking for a earnest and sweet book this holiday? My new one with @devpetty.bsky.social fits the bill according to the reviews! Thank you, Kirkus!

Hey Bluesky. Is this somewhere over the rainbow?