On World Plankton Day: the greatest migration on Earth happens twice nightly. 🌊 In "Planktonia," Erich Hoyt reveals how trillions rise from the deep, fueling ocean life and storing carbon. Tiny drifters. Big impact. #WorldPlanktonDay #OceanLife

Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science! "Stitching Science" by Lauren Wright Vartanian and Keltie Thomas shows how crafting and creativity can spark real STEM discovery one stitch at a time. #WomenInScience #GirlsInSTEM #IDWGS #STEM

"A Dedication to Beauty" is a love letter to craftsmanship and preservation. Through 26 restorations, Mel Shakespeare honors the traditions, materials, and skills that shaped historic homes across Canada and New England. #HistoricHomes #OldHouses #DesignBooks

"Holocaust Hero" honours Rudolf Vrba, whose eyewitness report after escaping Auschwitz helped save an estimated 200,000 Hungarian Jews. Telling the truth mattered then. It still does. #NeverForget #HolocaustRemembrance #TruthMatters

"Unusual and unexpected stories and facts." Today's book pick from Damn History, a free monthly newsletter for readers/writers of #popularhistory. Congrats to author Bill Laws & @fireflybooks.bsky.social! Read/subscribe to Damn History: damn-history-16d93f.beehiiv.com/subscribe

300+ images. One powerful story of balance, survival, and coexistence. "Predators of North America" by wildlife photographer Dave Taylor. #PredatorsOfNorthAmerica

🎤💙 World Elvis Day 💙🎤 "Elvis Remembered" features intimate interviews with 11 people from Elvis Presley’s inner circle—from Ed Bonja to Joe Esposito—plus rare photos and memorabilia. A must for every Elvis fan. 👑🎸 #WorldElvisDay #ElvisRemembered #ElvisPresley

It's #BirdDay & #CanLit! 'The Language of Birds' by @jelappano.bsky.social & Zach Manbeck & 'Birds Life Size: Up Close and Personal with 47 Bird Species' by Chris Earley! 💕🇨🇦📚🐦‍⬛🦆🦉🦤 tidewaterbooks.ca 💕🇨🇦📚 #IndieBookstoreCA #ShopSmall @fireflybooks.bsky.social

#BookReview: Holocaust Hero: The Life and Times of Rudolf Vrba by Alan Twigg “Thus, the book will be largely a revelation for some and, for those who have encountered contradictory claims about Vrbo’s heroism, may well be a turning point” @fireflybooks.bsky.social thebcreview.ca/2025/09/28/2...

🌕 Still thinking about this weekend’s supermoon? "Photographic Atlas of the Moon" turns lunar curiosity into confidence, combining stunning photography with clear, jargon-free science. Perfect timing as we look ahead to a new era of Moon exploration. #Supermoon #MoonLovers #AstronomyBooks

A meaningful gift for history readers: "World War II Aerial Combat 1937–1945" combines rare photography and expert insight to explore WWII air warfare, including the overlooked air forces often left out. #WWIIHistory #AviationHistory #HistoryBooks #GiftBook #MilitaryHistory

Once rarer than diamonds, pearls have shaped history and style. ✨ A beautifully illustrated guide to their origins, value, rare types, and jewelry. #JewelryBooks #Gemology #GiftIdeas #LuxuryHistory #Bookstagram #FineJewelry

Clement C. Moore’s classic comes to life in this stunning edition, illustrated with intricate FIMO clay artwork by Kim Fernandes. A keepsake treasure for every family to enjoy year after year. 🎁❤️ #TheNightBeforeChristmas #HolidayBooks #ChristmasTraditions

"Webb’s Cosmos" is the most up-to-date book on the James Webb Space Telescope, packed with new images and insight from astronomer Marcin Sawicki. 🚀📘 #JWST #WebbsCosmos #Astronomy #SpaceExploration

Holiday gift for the football obsessive in your life? Consider it done. 🏈✨ "NFL Moments" is packed with iconic photos, unforgettable plays, and the legends who defined the game. A century of football history in one stunning volume. #NFL #FootballHistory #HolidayGiftGuide

🏀 The new NBA season starts Oct 21—who’s ready for the next era of superstars? Read "Basketball Now!" by Michael Grange. Grab your copy today! #NBASeason #Hoops #BookLaunch #InsideNBA #BasketballFans #NBA

🪸 Celebrate #WorldOctopusDay with "Planktonia" by @erichhoyt.bsky.social—an underwater journey through the ocean’s nightly migration, where plankton, squid, and octopus drift and dazzle in the dark. 🌊 #MarineLife #DeepSea #FireflyBooks

🎉📚 Happy Book Birthday to Love You Forever! 💙 Robert Munsch’s classic continues to comfort and connect generations of readers. #LoveYouForever #BookBirthday

🌿 Two new Gumboot Kids Nature Mysteries! ✨ "The Case of the Tagalong Twin"—Scout & Daisy discover the science of shadows. ✨ "The Case of the Buried Treasure"—a garden surprise teaches the life cycle of bulbs. Mindful mysteries for curious kids!

✨ Congrats to Alan Twigg, recipient of the Order of BC! His book "Holocaust Hero" tells the story of Rudolf Vrba, the Auschwitz escapee whose report helped save 200,000 Hungarian Jews. 📖 In stores now. #HolocaustHistory #RudolfVrba #HolocaustHero #AlanTwigg

Kids will know TV series re Gumboot Kids but there are also #picturebooks based on these adorable, felted mice that teach early #STEM concepts. Latest is THE CASE OF THE TAGALONG TWIN from Eric Hogan & Tara Hungerford ( @fireflybooks.bsky.social) canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/09/the-...

🔬📚 Back to school, but make it stitched! Stitching Science brings physics, biology, astronomy & more to life with stunning textile art + lively text. From atoms to black holes, this STEAM book inspires curiosity in every age. 🧵✨ #BackToSchool #STEM

I think kids will love learning about birds especially w the life-size photos of the birds or portions of them. Fascinating upcoming (Sept 15) #NF book BIRDS LIFE SIZE by Chris Earley @fireflybooks.bsky.social canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/09/bird... 👍🏻📚

🐻❄️ Win the trip of a lifetime! Worldwide Quest & @OntarioNature are giving away an expedition for 2 to Churchill, Manitoba—the polar bear capital of the world. Prize includes a book from @FireflyBooks! Enter now 👉 giveaway.questnaturetours.com #Giveaway

Woot! Got my advances! New title but same great content. Use it to plan for your 2026 night sky planning! @fireflybooks.bsky.social

Saddened by the passing of Ron Turcotte, the legendary jockey who guided Secretariat to the Triple Crown. His courage and legacy will never be forgotten.

🦧 Today is #WorldOrangutanDay. Critically endangered in Sumatra & Borneo, orangutans are among our closest relatives. Discover their past, present & fight for survival in Ronald Orenstein’s "Orangutans. "🌿📖 #Orangutans #Conservation

It’s #ElvisWeek in Memphis! 🎸 Celebrate the King with "Elvis Remembered" — 11 intimate interviews, rare photos & unforgettable stories from those who knew him best. 💙 #ElvisPresley #Graceland #TCB #ElvisForever

Big congrats to Rick Gray & Shaun Booth on winning a 2025 GardenComm Silver Laurels Media Award for "The Gardener’s Guide to the Native Plants of the Southern Great Lakes Region!" A vital, timely resource—well deserved! #GardenComm #NativePlants

🏆 From the field to the fairway, the court to the coast—gear up with great #SportsReads from Firefly Books! 🏈⛳️🏀🚴⛵🐎 #Nonfiction #SportsBooks #FireflyBooks #SummerReading

In honor of #InternationalMoonDay & the Apollo 11 anniversary (yesterday!), we’re spotlighting "Photographic Atlas of the Moon" by Robert Reeves — a stunning guide packed with 165 of his own lunar images. For stargazers & Moon lovers. #Moon #Astronomy #Astrophotography #Artemis

🎨 From modernist weavings to wood engravings, photography & pen-and-ink mastery — explore these gorgeous art books: • "Weaving Modernist Art" • "Ink & Paper" • "Richard Harrington" • "Crosshatching in Pen and Ink" • "Light Revealed" #ArtBooks #Artists

🏌️‍♂️ Tee up your next read! Dream courses, unforgettable rounds — perfect for golf season. ⛳️ #Golf #SummerReads #SportsBooks

📚🦅🪨 Keep kids exploring all summer! Discover bird eggs & rocks & minerals in our latest children’s nonfiction — perfect for curious minds. #SummerReading #KidsBooks #ReadAndExplore

From paddling quiet waters to exploring the roots of birchbark canoe building, these two reads celebrate the timeless pull of the water. 🛶 "Observing Nature by Canoe & Kayak" 🪵 "Birchbark Canoe: Living Among the Algonquin" #CanoeCulture #SummerReads #FireflyBooks

Happy #FathersDay to the grill masters, sports lovers, stargazers, gardeners, birdwatchers & history buffs. #FathersDayReads #BooksForDad #DadsWhoRead #BBQLovers #HockeyFans #GardeningLife #MilitaryHistory #SpaceLovers #Birdwatching

🎉 Happy Birthday to Robert Munsch! 🇨🇦📚 "Love You Forever" has touched generations of readers. 💙 How has this story stayed with you? Share your memories or first time reading it below. 👇 #LoveYouForever #RobertMunsch #ChildrensBooks #HappyBirthdayRobertMunsch

🐢 In honour of World Turtle Day last week, check out these turtle-themed reads: 📘 "Turtles of North America" by Kyle Horner – a beautifully illustrated guide. 📗 "Saving Turtles" by Dr. Sue Carstairs – a kid-friendly intro to turtle conservation. #WorldTurtleDay #TurtleBooks

🦧 It’s #EndangeredSpeciesDay. Orangutans are critically endangered—and the rarest great ape on Earth is fighting to survive. "Orangutans" by Ronald Orenstein is a powerful look at their past, present & uncertain future. #WildlifeConservation #SaveOrangutans

🔥 It’s #NationalBBQDay! 🔥 Celebrate with the BBQ Pit Boys Book of Real Guuud Barbecue—from beer-can burgers to fireball whiskey meatballs. No fluff, just real BBQ and guuud eatin’. 🍖🔥 #BBQPitBoys #GrillSeason #BBQBook

To the mothers who teach, explore, and inspire—thank you. Today we celebrate all the ways moms make the world a little wiser. Happy Mother’s Day! 💐📘 #MothersDay #BooksForMothers #MothersDay2025 #MomsWhoInspire #BookGiftsForMom #PublishingLove #RobertMunsch

Celebrate #WorldMigratoryBirdDay with three must-reads: "How Birds Fly" by Peter Cavanagh + "Warblers" & "Waterfowl" by Chris Earley. Discover the science, beauty & diversity of birds on the move this spring! 🐦📚 #birdbooks #birdwatching #migration

Take a trip around Earth — from 400 km above 🌍 In "The Earth in Our Hands," astronaut Thomas Pesquet captures 200+ stunning photos from the International Space Station. A breathtaking tribute to our planet and a call to protect it. #EarthMonth #TheEarthInOurHands #FireflyBooks

It’s World Book Day and Canada Book Day! 📚 We’re celebrating the power of stories and a few of our favourite Canadian authors whose books inspire, inform, and ignite curiosity. #CanadaBookDay #WorldBookDay #ReadCanadian #BookLovers #CanadianAuthors

This Earth Day, give young changemakers the tools to understand our planet—and protect it. 🌍 From climate change to plastic pollution, these books offer facts, hope, and a path forward. #EarthDay #ClimateBooks #YouthForThePlanet #EnvironmentalEducation

"365 Days of Drawing People" is the newest book from Lise Herzog, author of "365 Days of Drawing." Build your skills with daily prompts focused on faces, figures, and movement. Cloth-bound and beautifully designed. Available now wherever books are sold. #DrawingChallenge

🎉 Exciting news! Three of our titles are 2025 CBC Favorites Winners! 📚 "The Case of the Noisy Neighbor" – Librarian’s Favorite 📚 "The Case of the Disappearing Castle" – Teacher’s Favorite 📚 "Minerals and Rocks" – Children’s Favorite Congrats! #kidsfaves #CBCFavorites @cbcbooks.bsky.social

Happy #InternationalChildrensBookDay! 📚✨ Celebrate with "The Horse Who Wanted to Fly" — a heartwarming tale of courage, dreams, and believing in the impossible. 🐴💫 Perfect for little readers who love big adventures. #KidsBooks #PictureBooks #FireflyBooksKids

Spring is here—and so is bird nesting season! 🪺 "Bird Eggs" by Mark Peck is packed with stunning photos + fun facts to spark kids’ love of nature. Sure to inspire the next gen of young ornithologists + bird lovers! 🐦📚 #BirdEggs #KidsBooks #SpringReads #STEMforkids

🌸 It’s #NationalFlowerDay—time to dig into Spring! 🌱 Start your season with: 📘 "Gardener Scott’s Guide to Raised Bed Gardening" 🌿 "The Gardener’s Guide to Native Plants of the Southern Great Lakes Region" Grow smart. Grow inspired. 🌼 #springgarden #gardening