banner
LightNews
elaynecrain.bsky.social
Elayne Crain
@elaynecrain.bsky.social
980 followers 1.1K following 180 posts
Writer of childish things. Fan of sidequests. THERE'S SOMETHING ODD ABOUT THE BABYSITTER (w/ John Ledda, Feiwel & Friends). #scbwi #12x12pb #kidlit #☕ #📚 elaynecrain.com/books + elaynecrain.substack.com
Posts Media Videos Starter Packs
Pinned
elaynecrain.bsky.social
Elayne Crain @elaynecrain.bsky.social · Apr 8
THERE'S SOMETHING ODD ABOUT THIS #UNBOXING...

Elayne's copies of her #debut #picturebook, 'There's Something Odd About the Babysitter' (w/ illus. John Ledda, from @mackidsbooks.bsky.social), are finally (kinda) delivered...

#pb #kidlit #humor #funnybooks #scbwi #june25

(🥰 Thanks to my son, Ben!)
There's Something Odd About This Unboxing...
YouTube video by Elayne Crain
www.youtube.com
3 2 9
elaynecrain.bsky.social
Elayne Crain @elaynecrain.bsky.social · 13d
Huzzah!
a girl in a pink sweater is raising her arms in the air while standing in front of a group of people .
ALT: a girl in a pink sweater is raising her arms in the air while standing in front of a group of people .
media.tenor.com
1
elaynecrain.bsky.social
Elayne Crain @elaynecrain.bsky.social · 13d
So very excited for this long time writing buddy! Go, Kara, go!
Kara Sibilia @karasibilia.bsky.social · 14d
Excited to share that I’ve officially signed with literary agent Maura Kye-Casella at Don Congdon Associates, Inc.!

@thewritingbarn.bsky.social @inkedvoices.bsky.social
@ctcwriters.bsky.social
#WritingCommunity
#kidlit
1 1
elaynecrain.bsky.social
Elayne Crain @elaynecrain.bsky.social · 18d
Sure, thank you!
1 1
elaynecrain.bsky.social
Elayne Crain @elaynecrain.bsky.social · 18d
Aww, thank you so very much for sharing, @lisasbilla.bsky.social! Hugs!
2
elaynecrain.bsky.social
Elayne Crain @elaynecrain.bsky.social · 21d
Picture Book Giveaway Alert! 🚨Interview and giveaway of "There's Something Odd About the Babysitter" over at #picturebookplaces with @hdtorresauthor.bsky.social! (Thank you for hosting, Heather! So nice to meet you!)
#PictureBookPlaces with Elayne Crain — Heather Dawn Torres
Join me today on #PictureBookPlaces as we chat with author Elayne Crain about her newest picture book There’s Something Odd About the Babysitter!
heatherdawntorres.com
1 3
elaynecrain.bsky.social
Elayne Crain @elaynecrain.bsky.social · Sep 5
Today's #ChewyReviewy is "Mommy's New Friend" by
Shelley Tougas and Sara Palacios.
A tough subject, handled with care and authenticity throughout.
Online review here, Insta, Amazon & Goodreads!
#pb #mirrorsandwindows #toughsubjects #divorce #newfamily #classroom
www.goodreads.com/book/show/11...
Mommy's New Friend
Mommy's New Friend is a heartfelt, lyrical story about …
www.goodreads.com
1
elaynecrain.bsky.social
Elayne Crain @elaynecrain.bsky.social · Sep 2
Aww, thanks for sharing, Kelli! :) Hope your September is off to a lovely start!
elaynecrain.bsky.social
Elayne Crain @elaynecrain.bsky.social · Aug 19
You can also look up "icebox cakes" online--lots of them use cookies instead of cake layers, but after everything sets, you can't much tell. You might use graham crackers, chocolate chip cookies, or wafer cookies, for example, and they sort of "fluff up" in the freezer once layered.
2
elaynecrain.bsky.social
Elayne Crain @elaynecrain.bsky.social · Aug 19
Aww, so proud "There's Something Odd About the Babysitter" made it into your awesome-looking library haul! :) Hope you enjoy! (And what company!)
a raccoon is standing on its hind legs on a dirt path .
ALT: a raccoon is standing on its hind legs on a dirt path .
media.tenor.com
elaynecrain.bsky.social
Elayne Crain @elaynecrain.bsky.social · Aug 15
a man applauds with the #schitts creek logo behind him
ALT: a man applauds with the #schitts creek logo behind him
media.tenor.com
1
elaynecrain.bsky.social
Elayne Crain @elaynecrain.bsky.social · Aug 14
WA #scbwi folk: the annual SCBWI WWA summer potluck is this Sunday, August 17! Please bring a dish to share (or a picnic for yourself) and maybe a camp chair or picnic blanket. We'll provide the beverages, plates/utensils/napkins, and the company. Hope to see you there! #kidlit #washington
SCBWI Western Washington Kidlit Summer Potluck Picnic - This Sunday! August 17, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Luther Burbank Park. The Meadow at 2040 84th Ave SE, Mercer Island
1 1 5
Reposted by Elayne Crain
authorsabb.bsky.social
Authors Against Book Bans @authorsabb.bsky.social · Jul 28
Happy Monday! The bigger our crew the more we can change! If you have an author/illustrator in your life (esp if they're not on #BookSky) make sure they know about us. Share the form to join with them. Thank you!
AABB Author Sign-Up Form
Hello! We're Authors Against Book Bans, a group of authors who’ve come together to protect and promote the freedom to read on both the national and local levels. We’re creating a network of authors to...
docs.google.com
36 34
elaynecrain.bsky.social
Elayne Crain @elaynecrain.bsky.social · Jul 29
Not sure how those amazing indie #booksellers pick the "Other Children's Indie Favorites" corner book, but gosh, we're SO honored they shared our tale of three tails (conspicuously poking out of a trench coat) with such impressive, storied company! Thank you, @americanbookseller.bsky.social!!
July 23, 2025 American Indie Bestseller List flyer, with the picture book "There's Something Odd About the Babysitter" featured in the corner as "Other Children's Indie Favorites"
1 4
elaynecrain.bsky.social
Elayne Crain @elaynecrain.bsky.social · Jul 29
a raccoon is looking at a person 's finger and making a funny face .
ALT: a raccoon is looking at a person 's finger and making a funny face .
media.tenor.com
Reposted by Elayne Crain
mackidsbooks.bsky.social
MacKids Books @mackidsbooks.bsky.social · Jul 28
Is it us or is there something . . . odd . . . about this babysitter? 🦝

A boy gets more than he bargained for when his babysitter may or may not be a stack of raccoons in a trench coat in this laugh out loud funny picture book that kids will want to read again and again ❤️ @elaynecrain.bsky.social
A picture book spread from There's Something Odd About The Babysitter. The page depicts a young boy and his dog meeting his new babysitter, who is very obviously three raccoons in a trench coat. Text reads: Freddie's nail chewing was interrupted by a grunt. He and the babysitter regarded one another. Hmmm, thought Freddie. There's something odd about this babysitter. There's something a bit odd here. (In yellow text, coming from the babysitter's trench coat: Screeeeeech! Hisss! Grrrrr!) The babysitter's belly growled-loudly. "Perhaps it's time to make dinner?" Freddie suggested. A picture book cover on a dark green background. The title is There's Something Odd About The Babysitter by Elayne Crain, illustrated by John Ledda. Text underneath the cover reads: "Read. Laugh. Repeat" - Kirkus Reviews Ages 4-8
1 2 8
elaynecrain.bsky.social
Elayne Crain @elaynecrain.bsky.social · Jul 25
Today's #ChewyReviewy is "World of Rot" by
@grumpynaturalist.bsky.social and @brunice.bsky.social.
Spoils its readers rotten with facts and fascinations!
#kidlit #bookrecs #pb #science #nature #visualstorytelling
www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
Elayne Crain's review of World of Rot
5/5: Last year got away from me, and one elusivity was a lot of outstanding reading I wasn't organized enough to share. Thankfully, as one might expect, "World of Rot: Learn All About the Wriggly, Sli...
www.goodreads.com
Reposted by Elayne Crain
kidlit411.bsky.social
Kidlit411 @kidlit411.bsky.social · Jul 18
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, THERE'S SOMETHING ODD ABOUT THE BABYSITTER by @elaynecrain.bsky.social, illustrated by John Ledda (Feiwel and Friends)

To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday update: kidlit411.com/2025/07/the-...
3 7
elaynecrain.bsky.social
Elayne Crain @elaynecrain.bsky.social · Jul 15
Congrats to bimonthly critique partner (and all-around lovely person) @meilinc.bsky.social!! Can't wait to pre-order! 🔥Go, MeiLin, go!!
pwkidsbookshelf.bsky.social
Children's Bookshelf @pwkidsbookshelf.bsky.social · Jul 15
New book projects on the way from @sguillory262.bsky.social @meilinc.bsky.social @geraldovalerio.bsky.social + more buff.ly/4ET3Mxp
1 3
Reposted by Elayne Crain
mccarthylit.com
Sean McCarthy @mccarthylit.com · Jul 15
Hear ye, hear ye! I declare that today is the Book Birthday of THE KING OF BOOKS by @ginaperry.bsky.social, published by @mackidsbooks.bsky.social!

Available everywhere books are sold, including your local indie via bookshop.org/p/books/the-....

Congrats, Gina!!!
The King of Books
Check out The King of Books - <p><b>A laugh-out-loud story about an enthusiastic king who learns the power of books!</b><br><br>It’s Book Day, everyone!<br><br>And the King of Books cannot wait to sho...
bookshop.org
2 6 13
Reposted by Elayne Crain
ginaperry.bsky.social
Gina Perry @ginaperry.bsky.social · Jul 12
Only a few more days to enter my #giveaway for a signed copy of THE KING OF BOOKS! Details in the newsletter... ginaperry.beehiiv.com/p/tiger-time #kidlit #kidlitart
Tiger Time
How-to-draw THE KING OF BOOKS drawing sheet, Switzerland vacation recap, Upcoming bookstore and library events, Book and Podcast recommendations.
ginaperry.beehiiv.com
1 6
elaynecrain.bsky.social
Elayne Crain @elaynecrain.bsky.social · Jul 11
Today's #ChewyReviewy is "Where the Deer Slip Through" by @kateywrites.bsky.social and Beth Krommes.
Brilliant use of language to enhance the theme of 'when wild beauty creeps into established structure.'
#kidlit #bookrecs #pb #poem #heart #visualstorytelling
www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
Elayne Crain's review of Where the Deer Slip Through
5/5: I bought "Where the Deer Slip Through" by Katey Howes and Beth Krommes on the Friday morning of ALA, read it in a hotel room, and have been thinking about its writing, on and off, ever since--its...
www.goodreads.com
1
elaynecrain.bsky.social
Elayne Crain @elaynecrain.bsky.social · Jul 11
Author-signed copies of "There's Something Odd About the Babysitter" are back in stock at Brick & Mortar bookstore in Redmond, WA!
brick-mortar.bsky.social
Brick & Mortar Books @brick-mortar.bsky.social · Jul 11
Author sighting! 👀

@elaynecrain.bsky.social stopped by to sign copies of her hilarious picture book THERE'S SOMETHING ODD ABOUT THE BABYSITTER! 🦝
Elayne Crain signing copies of There's Something Odd About the Babysitter at Brick & Mortar Books. There's Something Odd About the Babysitter by Elayne Crain, illustrated by John Ledda.
1
elaynecrain.bsky.social
Elayne Crain @elaynecrain.bsky.social · Jul 11
An absolute pleasure! :) Thank you so much for stocking, sharing (and even recommending) this book! 👦🏽+ 🦝🦝🦝🧥= 😍
2
Reposted by Elayne Crain
ginaperry.bsky.social
Gina Perry @ginaperry.bsky.social · Jul 6
It's time for July's Doodle Mail (my author newsletter). This month features a book giveaway, a How-to-Draw The King printable, and a recap of my trip to Switzerland! #kidlit
Tiger Time
How-to-draw THE KING OF BOOKS drawing sheet, Switzerland vacation recap, Upcoming bookstore and library events, Book and Podcast recommendations.
ginaperry.beehiiv.com
4 12
elaynecrain.bsky.social
Elayne Crain @elaynecrain.bsky.social · Jul 4
Today's #ChewyReviewy is "To Catch a Ghost" by
@rachmakesbooks.bsky.social‬.
You are advised: catch this one!
Online review here, Insta, Amazon & Goodreads!
#kidlit #bookrecs #pb #humor #heart #visualstorytelling #showandtell
www.goodreads.com/book/show/21...
Cover of Rachel Michelle Wilson's picture book, "To Catch a Ghost," which features a kid with a ghost caught in a net.
4