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Loretta Garbutt @lorettagarbutt.bsky.social · 23d

Congratulations to all!!!

Owlkids Publishing @owlkids.bsky.social · 24d

We're shining bright with STARRED REVIEWS for these new and upcoming books 🤩

✨AT THE RESCUE CAT CAFÉ (⭐ KIRKUS)
✨LITTLE MOMENTS IN A BIG UNIVERSE (⭐ BOOKLIST)
✨BURST YOUR BUBBLE! (⭐ SLJ)
✨THE BUZZ ON WILD BEES (⭐ SLJ)

#NewBooks #BookReview #StarredReview #KidLit

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AT THE RESCUE CAT CAFÉ (published Aug. 12): “Humphrey’s deceptively simple, well-crafted prose tells a heartwarming story ... Heart, hope, friendship, and cuddly cats—perfect for storytime!" (STARRED, KIRKUS).

LITTLE MOMENTS IN A BIG UNIVERSE (publishing Oct. 14): "[A] heartfelt reminder that each of us in every moment however little or big plays a cosmic role in the infinite universe ... An extraordinary addition to any library" (STARRED, BOOKLIST).

BURST YOUR BUBBLE! OUTSMART THE ALGORITHMS AND SEE WHAT YOU'RE MISSING (publishing Nov. 11): "Playful and engaging ... A must-purchase for libraries looking for books on algorithms, bias, and media literacy" (STARRED, SLJ).

THE BUZZ ON WILD BEES: THE LITTLE-KNOWN POLLINATORS THAT KEEP OUR PLANET HUMMING (publishing Oct. 14): "Informative and engaging, this is an important addition to nonfiction library collections" (STARRED, SLJ).

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SusanHughes @susanhughes.bsky.social · 24d

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Share our #picturebook WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with kids ages 5 to 12.

@owlkids.bsky.social #careysookocheff

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Loretta Garbutt @lorettagarbutt.bsky.social · 23d

Congratulation to all these beautiful new books, making their way in the world and looking for some big readers! 💖 🤩 🙌

Owlkids Publishing @owlkids.bsky.social · 23d

It's #BookBirthday time! Our September pubs are officially out and about in the world! 🥳

Congratulations to all of our talented creators!

Available at wherever books are found 🎉🎉🎉

#HappyBookBirthday #NewBooks #KidLit

Image shows book covers of the following:

YOU CAN'T TAME A TIGER by#StephanieEllenSy and ill. #JulienChung

PAISLEY & PECK: JURASSIC FARM by #JTorres and ill. #MikeDeas

THE WANDERING FEATHER by debut author #LisaFrenette and ill. #AugustSwinson

TRUCKIN' by #NancyHundal and ill. #AngelaPoon

WHO NEEDS THE DARK? THE MANY WAYS LIVING THINGS DEPEND ON DARKNESS by #LauraAlary and ill. #RisaHugo

DIAPER KID by #LorettaGarbutt and ill. #HayleyLowe

Text included says happy book birthday! with balloons and confetti in background.

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Loretta Garbutt @lorettagarbutt.bsky.social · 23d

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Loretta Garbutt @lorettagarbutt.bsky.social · Sep 6

Thank you!

Loretta Garbutt @lorettagarbutt.bsky.social · Aug 31

Join authors, Lisa Frenette, Anna Humphrey and ME as we celebrate our new picture books 🎉 😻 🦅 👶
@owlkids.bsky.social @picturebookseh.bsky.social
@canscaip.bsky.social @kidsbookcentre.bsky.social

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Picture books, eh! @picturebookseh.bsky.social · Jul 16

Check out the summer releases from Picture Books, eh! Coming to a bookstore near you!
#kidlit #EduSky #CanKidLit
@caseylyall.bsky.social @ian-duncan-pb.bsky.social @gingerngo.bsky.social @karenkrossing.com @lauraalary.bsky.social @lorettagarbutt.bsky.social @canscaip.bsky.social

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Loretta Garbutt @lorettagarbutt.bsky.social · Aug 31

Such a great book.

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · Apr 24

My neighbourhood indie children's bkstore in Toronto, Mabel's Fables, is having to move because their landlord is demolishing the building to build a condo. 😢 Owner is trying to raise funds to help cover costs:
www.gofundme.com/f/mabels-fab...

#IndieBookstores #Toronto #KidLit

Donate to Mabel's Fables Next Chapter Fund, organized by Eleanor LeFave

Mabel's Fables Bookstore opened at 662 Mount Pleasant Road, Toronto in September 1988… Eleanor LeFave needs your support for Mabel's Fables Next Chapter Fund

www.gofundme.com

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Loretta Garbutt @lorettagarbutt.bsky.social · Apr 25

Hooray for undies!!!

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Hayley Lowe @hloweart.bsky.social · Apr 6

🌟🌟🌟Cover Reveal!🌟🌟🌟 @lorettagarbutt.bsky.social and I made a book together! We can’t wait for the world to meet this spunky kid. Publishing Sept 2025 by @owlkids.bsky.social 🙌🏼❤️🙌🏼

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Loretta Garbutt @lorettagarbutt.bsky.social · Apr 25

Yay Hayley! 🤩

Loretta Garbutt @lorettagarbutt.bsky.social · Apr 25

Thank you Caroline! 😍🤩

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Loretta Garbutt @lorettagarbutt.bsky.social · Apr 25

Coming in September! DIAPER KID soars. 👼

Caroline Fernandez @parentclub.bsky.social · Apr 8

📚👍Let's get around to Read Something April...here are some recommendations from moi...

Diaper Kid by @lorettagarbutt.bsky.social

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Loretta Garbutt @lorettagarbutt.bsky.social · Feb 21

Amazing! Hope to read this.

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Linda E. Marshall @lindaemarshall.bsky.social · Feb 21

Timely. Important. Truth.

Please spead the word.

bookshop.org/p/books/brav...

Brave Volodymyr: The Story of Volodymyr Zelensky and the Fight for Ukraine

Check out Brave Volodymyr: The Story of Volodymyr Zelensky and the Fight for Ukraine - <p><strong>From acclaimed author Linda Elovitz Marshall comes a picture book biography of Ukrainian President Vol...

bookshop.org

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Loretta Garbutt @lorettagarbutt.bsky.social · Feb 5

Wonderful news! 😍

Loretta Garbutt @lorettagarbutt.bsky.social · Jan 29

Karen has the wonderful ability to share her extensive knowledge while keeping a workshop feeling intimate. I always come away feeling energized. ✍️

Karen Krossing @karenkrossing.com · Jan 29

Only three spots left in this small-group workshop!
#picturebooks #writingworkshop #whalerockworkshops #kidlit #Cankidlit

Karen Krossing @karenkrossing.com · Jan 8

Do you have picture book manuscripts that you’d like to revise with a small, committed group of writers dedicated to helping you produce your best work? Check out this online, small-group workshop with me and Whale Rock Workshops!
whalerockworkshops.corsizio.com/event/6716b5...

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Loretta Garbutt @lorettagarbutt.bsky.social · Jan 28

It's so nice to see your book there!

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Picture books, eh! @picturebookseh.bsky.social · Jan 28

We’re thrilled to share our winter releases!

❄️Cozy up with a blanket and warm drink this winter and read a picture book ... or 11!
#kidlit #EduSky #CanKidLit @canscaip.bsky.social @kidsbookcentre.bsky.social

A graphic that is titled winter releases and picture books, eh that features 11 picture books by Canadian creators that are launching between January and March 2025

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Karen Krossing @karenkrossing.com · Jan 28

New and upcoming winter #picturebooks from
@picturebookseh.bsky.social! 😍📚
#CANkidlit #kidlit

Picture books, eh! @picturebookseh.bsky.social · Jan 28

We’re thrilled to share our winter releases!

❄️Cozy up with a blanket and warm drink this winter and read a picture book ... or 11!
#kidlit #EduSky #CanKidLit @canscaip.bsky.social @kidsbookcentre.bsky.social

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Loretta Garbutt @lorettagarbutt.bsky.social · Jan 28

Thank you! 😍

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Loretta Garbutt @lorettagarbutt.bsky.social · Jan 28

Thank you!!

Loretta Garbutt @lorettagarbutt.bsky.social · Jan 28

Excellent reason. Everyone loves a gnome.

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Loretta Garbutt @lorettagarbutt.bsky.social · Jan 27

Boosting! Giveaways of #picturebook critiques and books. Win a copy of DIAPER KID! Written by me and illustrated by Hayley Lowe. #PictureBooksEh #CANkidlit #Kidlit #Edusky
#giveaway

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