Loretta Garbutt
@lorettagarbutt.bsky.social
Children's Author
https://www.booksbyloretta.com/
New in 2023 - JEFFREY LOVES BLUE-OwlkidsBooks
New in 2024 - Wake Up, Little Pin!- OwlkidsBooks
2025 - DIAPER BOY
2027 - In Baba's Tiny Kitchen
Animation voice actor
Babar, Max and Ruby...
https://www.booksbyloretta.com/
New in 2023 - JEFFREY LOVES BLUE-OwlkidsBooks
New in 2024 - Wake Up, Little Pin!- OwlkidsBooks
2025 - DIAPER BOY
2027 - In Baba's Tiny Kitchen
Animation voice actor
Babar, Max and Ruby...
Join authors, Lisa Frenette, Anna Humphrey and ME as we celebrate our new picture books 🎉 😻 🦅 👶
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August 31, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Join authors, Lisa Frenette, Anna Humphrey and ME as we celebrate our new picture books 🎉 😻 🦅 👶
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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
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January 27, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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
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November was filled with students and a lot of fun. 💙💚Thank you to COUNTY KIDS READ for the opportunity to share with schools in Picton, Ontario. @authorsbooking.bsky.social @kidsbookcentre.bsky.social @canscaip.bsky.social
November 29, 2024 at 11:44 PM
November was filled with students and a lot of fun. 💙💚Thank you to COUNTY KIDS READ for the opportunity to share with schools in Picton, Ontario. @authorsbooking.bsky.social @kidsbookcentre.bsky.social @canscaip.bsky.social
Fabulous summer news from Owlkids!
"This essential work will inspire children to learn more and appreciate the interwoven connections of, literally, everything on Earth." — ⭐ School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW
Buy WAKE UP, LITTLE PIN! today from your local bookstore: ow.ly/4ZM050SLepu 💚
"This essential work will inspire children to learn more and appreciate the interwoven connections of, literally, everything on Earth." — ⭐ School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW
Buy WAKE UP, LITTLE PIN! today from your local bookstore: ow.ly/4ZM050SLepu 💚
July 29, 2024 at 8:29 PM
Fabulous summer news from Owlkids!
"This essential work will inspire children to learn more and appreciate the interwoven connections of, literally, everything on Earth." — ⭐ School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW
Buy WAKE UP, LITTLE PIN! today from your local bookstore: ow.ly/4ZM050SLepu 💚
"This essential work will inspire children to learn more and appreciate the interwoven connections of, literally, everything on Earth." — ⭐ School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW
Buy WAKE UP, LITTLE PIN! today from your local bookstore: ow.ly/4ZM050SLepu 💚
Introducing, JEFFREY LOVES BLUE, the Korean edition! Jeffrey is now a world traveller. 💙 OwlkidsPublishing!
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July 12, 2024 at 7:34 PM
Introducing, JEFFREY LOVES BLUE, the Korean edition! Jeffrey is now a world traveller. 💙 OwlkidsPublishing!
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NP Debbie, you be a busy gal. It's not too late, here's the info if you can still share.
April 1, 2024 at 1:39 PM
NP Debbie, you be a busy gal. It's not too late, here's the info if you can still share.
Thank you to author L.E. Carmichael for the opportunity to share my story in her Cantastic Authorpalooza blog. Many lovely kidlit posts here. www.lecarmichael.ca/2024/03/lore...
March 19, 2024 at 5:44 PM
Thank you to author L.E. Carmichael for the opportunity to share my story in her Cantastic Authorpalooza blog. Many lovely kidlit posts here. www.lecarmichael.ca/2024/03/lore...
Happy release day WAKE UP, LITTLE PIN! The Story of a Sleepy Sapling! 💚 Dr. Diana Beresford-Kroeger: This beautifully illustrated book puts magic and wisdom back into the forest for a child." 🙏 to illustrator Marianne Ferrer. 💚@parentclub.bsky.social @canscaip.bsky.social @kidsbookcentre.bsky.social
March 15, 2024 at 5:43 PM
Happy release day WAKE UP, LITTLE PIN! The Story of a Sleepy Sapling! 💚 Dr. Diana Beresford-Kroeger: This beautifully illustrated book puts magic and wisdom back into the forest for a child." 🙏 to illustrator Marianne Ferrer. 💚@parentclub.bsky.social @canscaip.bsky.social @kidsbookcentre.bsky.social
NEW FOR SPRING from Owlkids Books 💚🍃💚
See how members of a forest ecosystem work toegether in WAKE UP, LITTLE PIN! (Mar 15). Introduce readers to the concept of biodiversity and biocommunication. #kidlit #biodiversity
See how members of a forest ecosystem work toegether in WAKE UP, LITTLE PIN! (Mar 15). Introduce readers to the concept of biodiversity and biocommunication. #kidlit #biodiversity
February 26, 2024 at 8:01 PM
NEW FOR SPRING from Owlkids Books 💚🍃💚
See how members of a forest ecosystem work toegether in WAKE UP, LITTLE PIN! (Mar 15). Introduce readers to the concept of biodiversity and biocommunication. #kidlit #biodiversity
See how members of a forest ecosystem work toegether in WAKE UP, LITTLE PIN! (Mar 15). Introduce readers to the concept of biodiversity and biocommunication. #kidlit #biodiversity
So many lovely connections at last week's READING FOR THE LOVE OF IT. Even found copies of my new release! 💚 @nadialhohn.bsky.social with Jillian Dobson and Yolanda Marshall!!! 🍎🍎🍎
February 25, 2024 at 6:32 PM
So many lovely connections at last week's READING FOR THE LOVE OF IT. Even found copies of my new release! 💚 @nadialhohn.bsky.social with Jillian Dobson and Yolanda Marshall!!! 🍎🍎🍎
These beautiful books are heading to READING FOR THE LOVE OF IT today and tomorrow for presentations with STORY DRAMA SUITE & MABEL'S FABLES BOOK STORE!!! Fantastic workshop for teachers which directly aligns with the Ontario curriculum. @canscaip.bsky.social @kidsbookcentre.bsky.social
February 22, 2024 at 5:41 PM
These beautiful books are heading to READING FOR THE LOVE OF IT today and tomorrow for presentations with STORY DRAMA SUITE & MABEL'S FABLES BOOK STORE!!! Fantastic workshop for teachers which directly aligns with the Ontario curriculum. @canscaip.bsky.social @kidsbookcentre.bsky.social
A NEW book announcement and beautiful review from KIRKUS. "An intimate and accurate picture of a natural cycle." 🍃 www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews... 🍃
Many thanks to my fabulous team Owlkids Books!
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Many thanks to my fabulous team Owlkids Books!
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February 9, 2024 at 7:22 PM
A NEW book announcement and beautiful review from KIRKUS. "An intimate and accurate picture of a natural cycle." 🍃 www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews... 🍃
Many thanks to my fabulous team Owlkids Books!
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Many thanks to my fabulous team Owlkids Books!
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"This book is a perfect way to teach children on the spectrum about the benefits of trying something outside of their comfort zone." Dr. Yoland Korneluk, Emerging Minds.
Owlkids Books! 💙 @parentclub.bsky.social @canscaip.bsky.social
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Owlkids Books! 💙 @parentclub.bsky.social @canscaip.bsky.social
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January 24, 2024 at 4:09 PM
"This book is a perfect way to teach children on the spectrum about the benefits of trying something outside of their comfort zone." Dr. Yoland Korneluk, Emerging Minds.
Owlkids Books! 💙 @parentclub.bsky.social @canscaip.bsky.social
shop.owlkids.com/products/jef...
Owlkids Books! 💙 @parentclub.bsky.social @canscaip.bsky.social
shop.owlkids.com/products/jef...
World Adoption Day was Nov 9th. When wee J.J. is brought into a very busy family, he discovers what makes a house, a home. Come cozy up with AND J.J. SLEPT. 💙 KidsCanPress. @kidsbookcentre.bsky.social @canscaip.bsky.social @parentclub.bsky.social
November 12, 2023 at 2:38 PM
World Adoption Day was Nov 9th. When wee J.J. is brought into a very busy family, he discovers what makes a house, a home. Come cozy up with AND J.J. SLEPT. 💙 KidsCanPress. @kidsbookcentre.bsky.social @canscaip.bsky.social @parentclub.bsky.social
Super excited about this review from KIRKUS. This story is based on my nephew who is neuro-divergent but speaks to any child who has a tough decision to make.
'Proof that adapting to change is not only possible, but also genuinely enjoyable. www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...
'Proof that adapting to change is not only possible, but also genuinely enjoyable. www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...
November 4, 2023 at 2:35 PM
Super excited about this review from KIRKUS. This story is based on my nephew who is neuro-divergent but speaks to any child who has a tough decision to make.
'Proof that adapting to change is not only possible, but also genuinely enjoyable. www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...
'Proof that adapting to change is not only possible, but also genuinely enjoyable. www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...
IT'S BACK!!! The 39th annual PACKAGING YOUR IMAGINATION CONFERENCE. 👏
Canada's Best KidLit Conference. An inspiring day of learning and connecting!
PYI IN PERSON!!!
Sat Oct 21 9:00 to 5:00 ET
Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute 209 Victoria Street
Toronto, Ontario
www.canscaip.org/PYI-Conference
Canada's Best KidLit Conference. An inspiring day of learning and connecting!
PYI IN PERSON!!!
Sat Oct 21 9:00 to 5:00 ET
Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute 209 Victoria Street
Toronto, Ontario
www.canscaip.org/PYI-Conference
October 3, 2023 at 8:47 PM
IT'S BACK!!! The 39th annual PACKAGING YOUR IMAGINATION CONFERENCE. 👏
Canada's Best KidLit Conference. An inspiring day of learning and connecting!
PYI IN PERSON!!!
Sat Oct 21 9:00 to 5:00 ET
Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute 209 Victoria Street
Toronto, Ontario
www.canscaip.org/PYI-Conference
Canada's Best KidLit Conference. An inspiring day of learning and connecting!
PYI IN PERSON!!!
Sat Oct 21 9:00 to 5:00 ET
Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute 209 Victoria Street
Toronto, Ontario
www.canscaip.org/PYI-Conference
Kid Lit alert! If you're in the TORONTO area on Oct 28 and looking for something bookish to do, join us creators for the launch of our fall books. There will be many snacks!!! 🍁💙📚
October 1, 2023 at 7:13 PM
Kid Lit alert! If you're in the TORONTO area on Oct 28 and looking for something bookish to do, join us creators for the launch of our fall books. There will be many snacks!!! 🍁💙📚
Over the moon to be included in CBC's picture books to read for this fall🍁!!! 💙🦋📘
www.cbc.ca/books/45-pic...
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September 21, 2023 at 2:33 PM
Over the moon to be included in CBC's picture books to read for this fall🍁!!! 💙🦋📘
www.cbc.ca/books/45-pic...
www.cbc.ca/books/45-pic...
Happily signing books at Different Drummer Books in Burlington, ON. Such a gorgeous home for readers of all ages! 📚💌
September 16, 2023 at 6:22 PM
Happily signing books at Different Drummer Books in Burlington, ON. Such a gorgeous home for readers of all ages! 📚💌
Happy Birthday to Owlkids' September titles! These three picturebooks and two informational picture books are perfect additions to any kidlit bookshelf or classroom! I'm thrilled to have JEFFREY LOVES BLUE in this amazing lineup!
September 15, 2023 at 6:53 PM
Happy Birthday to Owlkids' September titles! These three picturebooks and two informational picture books are perfect additions to any kidlit bookshelf or classroom! I'm thrilled to have JEFFREY LOVES BLUE in this amazing lineup!