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Picture books, eh! @picturebookseh.bsky.social · 1d

Looking forward to these fall books!

#cankidlit #kidlit

Alison McGauley @alisonmcgauley.bsky.social · 1d

Cozy up with a warm drink and enjoy this stack of new books by members of @picturebookseh.bsky.social!
#kidlit #EduSky #CanKidLit #picturebooks #librarians

The title reads Fall Releases. We see the covers of the new Canadian picture books along with the Picture Books, Eh! graphic and black and white graphics of corn, a pumpkin, leaves and a mug of tea.

Little Hearts in the Snow - Andrew Katz, Juliana Léveillé-Trudel and Joseph Sherman

I'm a Big Rig! - Nancy Cohen and Claire Manning

Butterfly Sea - Cynthia Mackey and Marie-Laure Couet

Charlotte's New Moccasins - Jenn Moudahi and Rhael McGregot

Burst Your Bubble! - Joyce Grant and Jan Dolby

Just in Case - Megan Clendenan and Brittany Cicchese

Levi's Gift - Kathy Stinson and Ellie Arscott

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Alison McGauley @alisonmcgauley.bsky.social · 1d

Cozy up with a warm drink and enjoy this stack of new books by members of @picturebookseh.bsky.social!
#kidlit #EduSky #CanKidLit #picturebooks #librarians

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 9d

Wow!!! Thanks to @picturebookseh.bsky.social & @canscaip.bsky.social for a fantastic event. Each creator read their book & between each book we all had 2 min to take notes or write/post reviews, text chat etc. Brilliant format. And thanks to Jadea Kelly for performing at the end! #KidLit #CanKidLit

Covers of picture books along with logos for Picture Books Eh and Canscaip. Titles include:

My Street Remembers by Karen Krossing and Cathie Jamieson

Vampire Jam Sandwich by Casey Lyall and Nici Gregory

Diaper Kid by Loretta Garbutt and Hayley Lowe

Emerson the Elephant Seal by Ginger Ngo

One Can by Lana Button, Eric Walters and Isabelle Malenfant

You Can’t Tame A Tiger by Stephanie Ellen Sy and Julien Chung

RJ and the Ticking Clock by Ian Duncan and Scot Ritchie

Who Needs the Dark? by Laura Alary and Risa Hugo

Lights at Night by Tasha Hilderman and Maggie Zeng

Yaya and the Dan-tats by Camellia Koo and Phoebe Xiao

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 9d

Fabulous Canadian picture books highlighted at tonight's Great Canadian Picture Book Party. Thanks @picturebookseh.bsky.social @canscaip.bsky.social for organizing/hosting! I've posted this video along with a list on my Bookstagram at www.instagram.com/p/DPNQ5T_ilsj/
#CanKidLit #KidLit #PictureBooks

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Picture books, eh! @picturebookseh.bsky.social · 13d

Can’t wait to hear your story, Casey!

Casey Lyall @caseylyall.bsky.social · 13d

Join us for the summer edition of the Great Canadian Picture Book Party this Monday at 7 pm! I'll be bringing the spooky fun with a reading of Vampire Jam Sandwich! Hope to see you there! (Write to [email protected] for the link!)

Picture books, eh! @picturebookseh.bsky.social · 27d

Next Great Canadian Picture Book Party happening Monday Sept 29 at 7 pm on Zoom! Hear new #cankidlit read by the creators, with surprise 🇨🇦 musical guest! Look for the @canscaip.bsky.social invite or write to [email protected] for the link.

#canlit @debbieohi.com @kidsbookcentre.bsky.social

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Alison McGauley @alisonmcgauley.bsky.social · 14d

Kenzie and her family love adventuring in the fall & through all the seasons of the year!

Come get your signed copy of Kenzie's Little Tree & enjoy the seasonal adventures with your family or students!
#kidlit #EduSky @picturebookseh.bsky.social @pb25vibes.bsky.social @westwoodcreative.bsky.social

I’m looking forward to chatting with folks at Indigo Milton, Saturday, October 4th from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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Alison McGauley @alisonmcgauley.bsky.social · 16d

@picturebookseh.bsky.social
@orcabook.bsky.social #kidlit #EduSky #CanKidLit

PB25Vibes @pb25vibes.bsky.social · 17d

Today’s Author Spotlight is on @alisonmcgauley.bsky.social !!! She loves Ragdoll
cats, writing, and creating! Check out her new book, Kenzie’s Little Tree, which helps young readers learn more how to love and support a loved one, who may experience a chronic illness.

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Alison McGauley @alisonmcgauley.bsky.social · 16d

#kidlit

Alison McGauley @alisonmcgauley.bsky.social · 16d

Thanks for sharing!

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Picture books, eh! @picturebookseh.bsky.social · 21d

New blog! "Who Needs the Dark?" by Laura Alary @lauraalary.bsky.social

"When I was little I was scared of the dark. Like many children, I imagined shapeless creatures lurking in my closet or under the bed..."

Link to full blog below!

#Cankidlit #kidlit

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Who Needs the Dark? by Laura Alary

Cover of Who Needs the Dark? By Laura Alary. Illustrated by Risa Hugo. Published by Owlkids.

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Picture books, eh! @picturebookseh.bsky.social · 24d

New blog! "Karen Krossing Introduces My Street Remembers" @karenkrossing.com

"My Street Remembers peels back the history of one city street in North America to reveal the greater story of the land on which we live."

#cankidlit #kidlit

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Karen Krossing Introduces My Street Remembers

Karen Krossing

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Alison McGauley @alisonmcgauley.bsky.social · 26d

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Alison McGauley @alisonmcgauley.bsky.social · 26d

We look forward to hearing more incredible picture books!
#kidlit #teachers #WritingCommunity #EduSky #librarians

Picture books, eh! @picturebookseh.bsky.social · 27d

Next Great Canadian Picture Book Party happening Monday Sept 29 at 7 pm on Zoom! Hear new #cankidlit read by the creators, with surprise 🇨🇦 musical guest! Look for the @canscaip.bsky.social invite or write to [email protected] for the link.

#canlit @debbieohi.com @kidsbookcentre.bsky.social

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PB25Vibes @pb25vibes.bsky.social · 29d

Today's Author Spotlight is on @chelseatornetto.bsky.social !
She grew up on a farm and loves creative challenges! Her books are both whimsical and adorable and need to be added to every library!!! ✨🫶

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Alison McGauley @alisonmcgauley.bsky.social · Sep 8

🍎Calling #teachers, #librarians & #families with little ones! Come out to Indigo Erin Mills Town Centre to get your signed copy of KENZIE’S LITTLE TREE!

@orcabook.bsky.social @pb25vibes.bsky.social #kidlit #EduSky #CanKidLit

💕📚I’m looking forward to chatting with folks at Indigo Erin Mills Town Centre, Sunday, September 14 from 12-5.

What? Author visit - Alison McGauley

Where? Indigo Erin Mills Town Centre

When? Sunday, September 14
12-5 p.m.

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Alison McGauley @alisonmcgauley.bsky.social · Aug 27

Come out to Indigo Burlington to get your signed copy of KENZIE’S LITTLE TREE along with a FREE Teacher’s Guide that aligns with the Ontario Curriculum & connects to reading, writing, science & social emotional learning!
#kidlit #CanKidLit #EduSky @picturebookseh.bsky.social @orcabook.bsky.social

💕📚I’m looking forward to chatting with folks at Indigo Burlington, Sunday, Sept. 7th from 11-4 P.M.

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Stephanie Gibeault @stephaniegibeault.bsky.social · Aug 15

Thank you to the Children's Literature Comprehensive Database for the fabulous review of DOGS VS. HUMANS (illustrated by @bambiedlund.bsky.social and published by @owlkids.bsky.social). This #nonfiction #picturebook is available wherever books are sold.
#kidlit #cankidlit #edusky

book cover for Dogs vs. Humans: A Showdown of the Senses with a quote from the Children's Literature Comprehensive Database saying Told with a combination of a tongue-in-cheek delivery and many fascinating facts, this is a book that dogs lovers and young scientists with thoroughly enjoy.

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Alison McGauley @alisonmcgauley.bsky.social · Aug 13

@orcabook.bsky.social @westwoodcreative.bsky.social

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PB25Vibes @pb25vibes.bsky.social · Aug 6

Amanda @amandadavisart.bsky.social shares how her book cover shares the spirit of the story. #bookcover #reflections #author #kidlit #PB25Vibes #writingcommunity #publishing

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PB25Vibes @pb25vibes.bsky.social · Aug 12

HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY to Carolyn @carolynbfraiser.bsky.social
@familiustalk

Congratulations on this milestone! #bookbirthday #masonjar #PB25Vibes #kidlit #author #writingcommuntiy #publishing

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PB25Vibes @pb25vibes.bsky.social · Aug 13

Costantia @costantia.bsky.social shares how her book cover shares the spirit of the story. #bookcover #reflections #author #kidlit #PB25Vibes #writingcommunity #publishing

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PB25Vibes @pb25vibes.bsky.social · Aug 11

Ha Dinh @hellomrsdinh.bsky.social shares how her book cover shares the spirit of the story. #bookcover #reflections #author #kidlit #PB25Vibes #writingcommunity #publishing

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Picture books, eh! @picturebookseh.bsky.social · Aug 5

Toronto picture book readers: Book launch alert!

Laura Alary @lauraalary.bsky.social · Aug 4

@andreablinick.bsky.social and I would love to see you this Sunday (August 10th) at our book event celebrating Sea in My Cells and Wind, Stop Blowing! Join us rain or shine! ☀️💦🌧🌊

@pajamapress.bsky.social @skinnerhouse.bsky.social @picturebookseh.bsky.social #picturebooks #kidlit

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Alison McGauley @alisonmcgauley.bsky.social · Aug 6

🍎Calling all elementary teachers! Come out to Indigo Guelph to get your signed copy of KENZIE’S LITTLE TREE along with a FREE Teacher’s Guide, Sat. Aug 23, 11-3.
#kidlit #EduSky @orcabook.bsky.social @westwoodcreative.bsky.social @pb25vibes.bsky.social @picturebookseh.bsky.social

Get Ready for Back to School!

Get a signed copy of
KENZIE’S LITTLE TREE & FREE Teacher’s Guide!

Indigo Guelph
Author visit - Alison mcgauley
Saturday, Aug. 23
11-3 p.m.

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