With themes of anger and friendship, this book follows Bear and her forest friends as they attempt to move the mountain that is blocking the sun. This charming story with expressive artwork can start conversations about problem solving, pivoting when needed, and the power of teamwork.

Read along to a story about a colour-mixing fiasco! #ChirpFiction 🎨 📢 A COLOURFUL MIX-UP by #SheriRadford and ill. #ChristinaLeist is available at Owlkids.com—or use the link here! https://ow.ly/JaFK50YylNx#ChirpFiction❤️ #ChirpMagazine #ChirpFiction #Story #Storytime #Audio #Website #Owlkids #Colours #KidLit

Learn where colours come from in the latest issue of OWL magazine! 🌈 #DYK for centuries, blue was made by crushing a brilliant rock called lapis lazuli. The colour was so prized that lapis lazuli was worth as much as gold 😮 #Art #Rainbow #InterestingFacts #History #OWL #OWLmagazine #LapisLazuli

Let's celebrate these books 👏🎉 🎉 WHAT MAKES A BIRD? is an ALSC Notable Children's Book! 🎉 WHAT ABOUT AN OCTOPUS? is an AISB Mockingbird List selection! 🎉 DOGS VS. HUMANS is a Dogwood Nonfiction List selection! 🎉 THE BUZZ ON WILD BEES is an ALA best sustainability-themed children's book! #KidLit

It's #TeacherTuesday! 🍎✏️ Check out the curriculum connections for LEFT-HANDED: GETTING A GRIP ON HANDEDNESS ✋ With a blend of pop culture, sports, history, and STEM, this nonfiction book celebrates the traits that make us unique, no matter which hand we use. #TeacherTuesdays #OKBTeacherTuesdays

Congratulations to #12x12PB member, @faridazaman.bsky.social on her recent book birthday! 📚 SAMINA GOES TO A WEDDING written and illustrated by the author and published by @owlkids.bsky.social is available now. Find it here: buff.ly/3yFoAxe #kidlit

It's almost Eid! 💕 Enter to #Win THE EIDI BAG 🎉 1) Follow Owlkids 2) LIKE this post 3) Tag a friend below [Giveaway ends *Sun., Mar. 22, 2026 AT 12PM EST*. Open to CAN/U.S.] #Eid #BookGiveaway #Contest

#happybookbirthday THERE'S A UNICORN IN YOUR EAR! is finally out in the world ✨️✨️✨️ (illustrated by the wonderful #christinaleist 🦄) @owlkids.bsky.social

#DYK some of our books are TDSRC Top Recommended Reads for 2026! 🌊 I NEED PANTS! THE JELLYFISH BUS I, SEA: A TALE TOLD IN HOMONYMS THE NOISY PUDDLE WHAT ABOUT AN OCTOPUS? Check it out! https://ow.ly/nj9i50YutPi#DYK🔗💙 #TDSummerReadingClub #TDSRC #SummerReadingClubPicks #TopRecommended

‼️It's #PubDay for our second batch of March releases 🎉 HOW TO READ A VERY SERIOUS BOOK THERE'S A UNICORN IN YOUR EAR SIMON TURNS RIGHT A big congratulations to our amazing authors and illustrators 🥳 Available wherever books are found 🎉 #BookBirthday #HappyBookBirthday #Publishing

Our #50thAnniversary celebrations continue to roll on ... with bookmarks! 🦉😍 👉 Make sure to visit us at trade shows throughout the year to grab one of these! Plus, watch out for exciting #Giveaways in our weekly e-newsletters and socials! ❤️ #OwlkidsBirthday #Merch #Swag #Bookmarks #LimitedEdition

NEW FOR SPRING 🖤 THE MOUNTAIN THAT WOULDN'T MOVE releases April 14, 2026! "A delightful look at problem-solving and emotional regulation." —Kirkus Reviews Pre-order your copy today 💛 #NewBooks #NewBooksForSpring #KidLit #BookSky

In this edition of our Ink & Imagination series, Willie Poll & Chantelle Trainor-Matties interview each other about A SALMON STORY (@owlkids.bsky.social). Check it out on Open Book today! #AmReading #PictureBooks #CanLit #Nature open-book.ca/News/Ink-Ima...

Also, the Jan/Feb Owl had a nice interview with me. It's the start of their Cool Jobs section, which I think is a great addition. You can see the image they published of mine when I was 8. Also me dressed as an Owl for Halloween. @owlkids.bsky.social

ONE COSMIC ROCK is a Winter 2026 Top Grade Pick on 49th Kids for Teachers! Educator Spencer Miller says, “I love how this book about extinction and evolution puts your students right into the story, connecting them to science and history.” #picturebook @dreamist.bsky.social @owlkids.bsky.social

#Throwback: take a look at the October 2000 Night Issue of Chirp magazine 🎃 Notice anything different about Chirp? 👀 Film and animation experts #ChrisLavis and #MaciekSzczerbowski created this 3-D model of Chirp for the issue! 👻 All the best to them at the #Oscars this Sunday! 🎉 #ChirpMagazine

NEW FOR SPRING 💗 A SALWAR KAMEEZ FOR AMBIKA releases April 14, 2026! 💗 This sweet mother-daughter bonding tale provides a story of agency, anticipation, and reward! Pre-order your copy today 💗 #NewBooks #NewBooksForSpring #KidLit #BookSky

This book is a beautiful combination of bold illustrations and poetry that captures the struggles faced by wild salmon. Learn about life cycles, migration patterns, and the negative impact of fish farming. Strong curriculum connections to art, science, social studies, and language arts

‼️ It's #PubDay for our first batch of March releases 🎉 ‼️ -TIME TO LEAVE, LAVERNE! -A SALMON STORY: PROTECTING THE FUTURE -New in #Paperback OTIS & PEANUT A big congratulations to our lovely authors and illustrators 🥳 Available wherever books are found 🎉 #BookBirthday #NewBooks #KidLit #BookSky

Read the reviews for HOW TO READ A VERY SERIOUS BOOK 🤎 "A playful dose of metafiction for the picture book set." —Kirkus Reviews "This title will be very useful in classrooms and libraries hoping to engage all readers." —School Library Journal Releases March 17, 2026! #NewBooks #BookSky #KidLit

NEW FOR SPRING 💚 GREEN CITIES: HOW GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE HELPS URBAN CENTERS THRIVE releases April 07, 2026! "An invigorating pep talk for young eco-activists." —Kirkus Reviews Pre-order your copy today 💚 #NewBooks #NewBooksForSpring #Nonfiction

Happy International Women's Day ❤️ Today, we'd like to acknowledge and thank all of the women we've had the opportunity to work with over the years. To our incredible women authors, illustrators, contributors, and readers 💗 #InternationalWomensDay

OWL Cool Job Alert! #50thAnniversary #OWLReaderEdition 🦉 Check out the March/April 2026 issue interview, where we talk to Meteorologist #KelseyMcEwen about her awesome career journey! 🌦️ Fun fact: Kelsey's favorite weather is a sunny autumn day ☀️🍁 #CoolJobs

📚👍One Cosmic Rock by @karenkrossing.com @dreamist.bsky.social @owlkids.bsky.social -- wonderful for home and class libraries! #kidlit #picturebooks

🎉AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT 🎉 Two of our books are #FINALISTS for the Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Canadian Picture Book Award 🥳 LITTLE MOMENTS IN A BIG UNIVERSE YOU CAN'T TAME A TIGER Congratulations to our talented illustrators on this amazing achievement ... well done 👏 #Award #AwardAnnouncement #KidLit

Read the reviews for A SALMON STORY: PROTECTING THE FUTURE 💙 "The perfect choice for budding environmentalists." —School Library Journal "An eloquent, richly illustrated cry for attention to a pressing ecological issue." —Kirkus Reviews Releases March 10, 2026! 💙 #NewBooks #NewBooksForSpring

This beautiful book celebrates imperfections as a storm sweeps away a beloved stuffed toy, causing it to become tattered and torn. Told with cut paper and fabric illustrations, this book is visually unique and can be used to start conversations about Japanese culture and repairing vs. replacing.

NEW FOR SPRING 🩵 THE MAN IN MOTION: HOW RICK HANSEN’S WORLD TOUR HELPED BREAK DOWN BARRIERS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES releases April 07, 2026! "A strong choice for classrooms." —SLJ "A truly moving tale." —Kirkus Reviews Pre-order your copy today 🧡 #NewBooks #NewBooksForSpring

It's #March! 🌈 Check out the covers of the CHIRP, CHICKADEE, and OWL issues! Filled with fun activities, cool facts, rib-tickling jokes, and interesting puzzles - perfect for the classroom and home! 🎨 #Reading #Art #Crafts #Paints #CoolJobs #50thAnniversary

Thrilled to see ‘The Buzz on Wild Bees’ on this wonderful list of the ALA’s Best Sustainability Books for Kids 2026!! Thanks to @kiravermond.bsky.social for her humorous, engaging text! Published by @owlkids.bsky.social #kidlitnonfiction #kidlitbooks #picturebooks #kidlitartist #picturebookart

Thanks, @49thshelf.bsky.social, for including ONE COSMIC ROCK in your list of Most Anticipated Spring 2026 Books for Young Readers! @dreamist.bsky.social @owlkids.bsky.social Here's the list: 49thshelf.com/Blog/2026/02...

For our #50thAnniversary, OWL magazine will be highlighting OWL readers in our Cool Jobs feature! 🦉🎉 Check out this issue's interview, featuring #ComicCreator BrianMcLachlan#50thAnniversary#ComicCreator Don't miss this #SpecialAnniversary edition of #CoolJobs over the year 🥳 #OWLmagazine #50Years #SpecialEdition

Happy #PinkShirtDay 💗 PINK IS FOR EVERYBODY is an uplifting ode to self-expression that emphasizes the importance of creativity and acceptance! "Pink is for everybody! And so is this book." —School Library Journal #Acceptance #Kindness #Caring #Inclusion #SEL #DiverseBooks #KidLit

Head over to OwlkidsBooks.com to read our new blog series! #50thAnniversary 🦉 NOTES FROM THE NEST is a #BlogSeries where we look at the past to highlight fifty years of great books 🎉 Read our first post here! https://ow.ly/Hw3L50YjBlt#50thAnniversary❤️ #NotesFromTheNest#OwlkidsBooks

WHAT IF MARTY DOESN'T LIKE MY PARTY? is a Texas Library Association 2026 Little Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List Selection 🥳 A huge thank you to the #TexasLibraryAssociation for including this book on your list🎉 #JuniorGraphicNovel #KidLit

This book is fun, funny, and highly interactive as Simon the seagull gets separated from his flock. Readers must turn pages in both directions as animals help Simon navigate. This book is unique, creative, and an entertaining way to help children practice left and right.

New in #Paperback GOLDEN THREADS is now available ❤️ "An inspiring cross-cultural message showing that our experiences make us stronger." —⭐ Booklist, STARRED REVIEW "One doesn’t need to be perfect to be loved." —⭐ SLJ, STARRED REVIEW #BookReview #NewReleases #PictureBook

NEW FOR SPRING ❤️ SIMON TURNS RIGHT releases March 17, 2026! Expressive illustrations and funny scenarios provide an interactive and entertaining opportunity for young readers to go on an adventure and practice left and right. Pre-order your copy today ❤️ #NewBooks #KidLit

Praise for SAMINA GOES TO A WEDDING: CELEBRATIONS FROM A BANGLADESHI MARRIAGE ❤️ "An immersive window into Bengali wedding traditions." —Kirkus Reviews "An occasion to thrill ... Enlivened by festive illustrations in vibrant spreads." —School Library Journal #BookReview #NewBooks #NewReleases

NEW FOR SPRING 🧡 THERE'S A UNICORN IN YOUR EAR releases March 17, 2026! "A surefire hit for those who love their unicorn tales." —Kirkus Reviews Through her own perseverance, charming and wise-cracking Tracy becomes the hero of her own whimsical journey! Pre-order today 🧡 #NewBooks #KidLit

Congrats @karenkrossing.com @dreamist.bsky.social @owlkids.bsky.social on ONE COSMIC ROCK: The Story of the Asteroid that Changed Our World. I put together this flipthru to give you a peek at this uplifting celebration of resilience & adaptation after a defining event in Earth's history. #EduSky

Happy book birthday to my nonfiction picture book ONE COSMIC ROCK, wonderfully illustrated by @dreamist.bsky.social! This book opens space for readers to ponder their evolutionary existence as a celebration of resilience. @owlkids.bsky.social @picturebookseh.bsky.social @curtisbrownltd.bsky.social

Today on our blog, author @karenkrossing.com joins Picture Books, Eh! to discuss her new book ONE COSMIC ROCK, illustrated by @dreamist.bsky.social. "SMASH!—an icy cosmic rock crashed into the planet, and life on Earth was completely changed." @owlkids.bsky.social @curtisbrownltd.bsky.social

‼️ It's #PubDay for our February releases 🎉 ‼️ ONE COSMIC ROCK GUS UPSTAIRS SAMINA GOES TO A WEDDING New in #Paperback GOLDEN THREADS A big congratulations to our lovely authors and illustrators 🥳 Available at wherever books are found 🎉 #BookBirthday #HappyBookBirthday #NewBooks

Praise for ONE COSMIC ROCK: THE STORY OF THE ASTEROID THAT CHANGED OUR WORLD ☄️ "A joyous, lyrical celebration of planetary life." —Kirkus Reviews #BookReview #Reviews #Books #NewBooks #UpcomingBooks #NewReleases #PubDay #Publishing #PictureBook

Books for #Ramadan and #Eid ✨ ALIYA'S SECRET: A STORY OF RAMADAN—Readers will get swept up in the festivities and be inspired to share a meal with their community! THE EIDI BAG—A cheerful holiday story that provides an authentic look at Eid Ul Fitr! #RamadanMubarak #EidUlFitr #EidUlAdha #KidLit

NEW FOR SPRING 💜 TIME TO LEAVE, LAVERNE! releases March 10, 2026! "An engaging tale of emotional regulation." —Kirkus Reviews "This picture book reassures children that they can listen to advice and take action in solving their problems." —Booklist Pre-order your copy today 💜 #NewBooks #BookSky

Praise for GUS UPSTAIRS 🐶 "A sunny tale of communal living and compromise—with an adorable pooch at its center." —Kirkus Reviews #BookReview #Reviews #Books #NewBooks #UpcomingBooks #NewReleases #PubDay #Publishing #Dog #DogBooks #PictureBook

Learn about henna wedding traditions in SAMINA GOES TO A WEDDING 💗 "An immersive window into Bengali wedding traditions." —Kirkus "An occasion to thrill." —SLJ SAMINA GOES TO A WEDDING is a unique informational picture book about Bangladeshi wedding traditions! #NewBooks #Henna #Mehndi #KidLit

Books about love 💗 Happy #ValentinesDay and #FamilyDay to all! BUNNY MADE TEA LOVE YOU FROM HEAD TO TOE RAVEN'S RIBBONS LOVE IS IN THE BEAR I SANG YOU DOWN FROM THE STARS MY CAT LOOKS LIKE MY DAD #BookAboutLove #PictureBooksLove #Family #Friendship #SweetPictureBooks #Kindness #KidLit #BookSky