Patricia Toht
@patriciatoht.bsky.social
Children’s author, poet, Rhyme Doctor, reader, former bookstore owner and library associate. https://www.patriciatoht.com/
Snow or no, it's a go! I'll be at Dandelion Bookshop in Oak Park, IL, tomorrow (11/29) at 2:00 pm. I'll be sharing the picture book PICK A PINE TREE and leading crafts and other activities.
Support a wonderful indie bookstore on Small Business Saturday! @dandelionbookshop.bsky.social
Support a wonderful indie bookstore on Small Business Saturday! @dandelionbookshop.bsky.social
November 29, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Snow or no, it's a go! I'll be at Dandelion Bookshop in Oak Park, IL, tomorrow (11/29) at 2:00 pm. I'll be sharing the picture book PICK A PINE TREE and leading crafts and other activities.
Support a wonderful indie bookstore on Small Business Saturday! @dandelionbookshop.bsky.social
Support a wonderful indie bookstore on Small Business Saturday! @dandelionbookshop.bsky.social
A Halloween treat! PICK A PUMPKIN is a spooktacular selection in People!
@candlewickpress.bsky.social #KidLitMegaFeed
@candlewickpress.bsky.social #KidLitMegaFeed
November 1, 2025 at 3:56 AM
A Halloween treat! PICK A PUMPKIN is a spooktacular selection in People!
@candlewickpress.bsky.social #KidLitMegaFeed
@candlewickpress.bsky.social #KidLitMegaFeed
The maple trees have finally decided to don their fall colors! Let’s hope the blustery winds don’t blow them away too soon. 🍁🍂🌬️
October 29, 2025 at 10:11 PM
The maple trees have finally decided to don their fall colors! Let’s hope the blustery winds don’t blow them away too soon. 🍁🍂🌬️
I was honored to start off Michele McAvoy's Girls Power Hour today, talking about writing in rhyme. How wonderful to share what I've learned and then continue learning from other writers about their speciality. The humor workshop by @brittanypomales.bsky.social was amazing!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐
October 11, 2025 at 7:08 PM
I was honored to start off Michele McAvoy's Girls Power Hour today, talking about writing in rhyme. How wonderful to share what I've learned and then continue learning from other writers about their speciality. The humor workshop by @brittanypomales.bsky.social was amazing!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐
The newest “book baby” is out in the UK! VICKY AND JUNE: FRIENDS AT PLAY contains 5 stories of friendship for developing readers.
Available at UK bookshops and online sellers (and from international sellers in the US).
#earlychapterbooks #friendship #MegaKidLitFeed
Available at UK bookshops and online sellers (and from international sellers in the US).
#earlychapterbooks #friendship #MegaKidLitFeed
October 10, 2025 at 7:29 PM
The newest “book baby” is out in the UK! VICKY AND JUNE: FRIENDS AT PLAY contains 5 stories of friendship for developing readers.
Available at UK bookshops and online sellers (and from international sellers in the US).
#earlychapterbooks #friendship #MegaKidLitFeed
Available at UK bookshops and online sellers (and from international sellers in the US).
#earlychapterbooks #friendship #MegaKidLitFeed
Saturday, October 11, is the International Day of the Girl! To celebrate the day, kidlit creators will be discussing writing for kids on the GIRL POWER HOUR.
Are you interested in writing rhyming picture books? I'll be talking (at 9:10 ET) about five rules that can guide you to success.
Are you interested in writing rhyming picture books? I'll be talking (at 9:10 ET) about five rules that can guide you to success.
October 8, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Saturday, October 11, is the International Day of the Girl! To celebrate the day, kidlit creators will be discussing writing for kids on the GIRL POWER HOUR.
Are you interested in writing rhyming picture books? I'll be talking (at 9:10 ET) about five rules that can guide you to success.
Are you interested in writing rhyming picture books? I'll be talking (at 9:10 ET) about five rules that can guide you to success.
Sunday (5 October) is Grandparents Day in the UK! Here's a sweet book for your little ones to share with their Nan. TOGETHER WITH YOU celebrates special times with grandma through the seasons.
"No matter the weather/ whatever we do,
every day's better/ together with you!"
"No matter the weather/ whatever we do,
every day's better/ together with you!"
September 30, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Sunday (5 October) is Grandparents Day in the UK! Here's a sweet book for your little ones to share with their Nan. TOGETHER WITH YOU celebrates special times with grandma through the seasons.
"No matter the weather/ whatever we do,
every day's better/ together with you!"
"No matter the weather/ whatever we do,
every day's better/ together with you!"
Next Sunday is Grandparents Day! Celebrate with a special book.
August 29, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Next Sunday is Grandparents Day! Celebrate with a special book.
This adorable early chapter book (for beginning readers) releases in the UK on 9 October!
Five stories of friendship. Words by me, charming illustrations by Hoang Giang. ❤️🦔🐿️📗
Five stories of friendship. Words by me, charming illustrations by Hoang Giang. ❤️🦔🐿️📗
July 6, 2025 at 1:12 PM
This adorable early chapter book (for beginning readers) releases in the UK on 9 October!
Five stories of friendship. Words by me, charming illustrations by Hoang Giang. ❤️🦔🐿️📗
Five stories of friendship. Words by me, charming illustrations by Hoang Giang. ❤️🦔🐿️📗
Shared this new book with one of the littles before some sandbox play. So fun! BUILD A SANDCASTLE by Eileen Rajala Meyer and Manica Musil. 🥰
www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/celebra...
www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/celebra...
June 20, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Shared this new book with one of the littles before some sandbox play. So fun! BUILD A SANDCASTLE by Eileen Rajala Meyer and Manica Musil. 🥰
www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/celebra...
www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/celebra...
The village has been working to rebuild the walled planters in this little park. Every time I pass, this Robert Frost poem runs through my head. Anyone else have to memorize poetry in school?
www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/44266/...
www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/44266/...
June 13, 2025 at 10:17 PM
The village has been working to rebuild the walled planters in this little park. Every time I pass, this Robert Frost poem runs through my head. Anyone else have to memorize poetry in school?
www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/44266/...
www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/44266/...
May 31, 2025 at 7:51 PM
This “firstborn” book turns 8 today! Poems by me, illustrations by Sam Usher, celebrating the wonders of London.
A lovely gift for those (like me) who ❤️ the city.
#KidLit #KidLitMegaFeed
A lovely gift for those (like me) who ❤️ the city.
#KidLit #KidLitMegaFeed
May 4, 2025 at 1:52 PM
This “firstborn” book turns 8 today! Poems by me, illustrations by Sam Usher, celebrating the wonders of London.
A lovely gift for those (like me) who ❤️ the city.
#KidLit #KidLitMegaFeed
A lovely gift for those (like me) who ❤️ the city.
#KidLit #KidLitMegaFeed
Four fascinating books to enrich knowledge. Picture books expand minds!
#KidLitMegaFeed
#KidLitMegaFeed
April 30, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Four fascinating books to enrich knowledge. Picture books expand minds!
#KidLitMegaFeed
#KidLitMegaFeed
The spring flowers are showing off today! ❤️
April 29, 2025 at 3:10 AM
The spring flowers are showing off today! ❤️
Whether you're planning to egg hunt this weekend or next, PICK A PERFECT EGG is a wonderful book to share with your littles before you go!
@candlewickpress.bsky.social #walkerbooksuk
#kidlit #UKkidlit #Easter #eggdying #egghunt
@candlewickpress.bsky.social #walkerbooksuk
#kidlit #UKkidlit #Easter #eggdying #egghunt
April 8, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Whether you're planning to egg hunt this weekend or next, PICK A PERFECT EGG is a wonderful book to share with your littles before you go!
@candlewickpress.bsky.social #walkerbooksuk
#kidlit #UKkidlit #Easter #eggdying #egghunt
@candlewickpress.bsky.social #walkerbooksuk
#kidlit #UKkidlit #Easter #eggdying #egghunt
As a former bookseller, DEAR BOOKSTORE, by Emily Arrow and Geneviève Godbout, really touched my heart. ❤️📚
@candlewickpress.bsky.social
@emilyarrow.bsky.social
#kidlit #bookstores #magic
@candlewickpress.bsky.social
@emilyarrow.bsky.social
#kidlit #bookstores #magic
April 2, 2025 at 6:06 PM
As a former bookseller, DEAR BOOKSTORE, by Emily Arrow and Geneviève Godbout, really touched my heart. ❤️📚
@candlewickpress.bsky.social
@emilyarrow.bsky.social
#kidlit #bookstores #magic
@candlewickpress.bsky.social
@emilyarrow.bsky.social
#kidlit #bookstores #magic
Happy to see a hint of spring on my walk today!
March 18, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Happy to see a hint of spring on my walk today!
February 26, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Delving into some wonderful nonfiction:
Unstoppable John
@patzmiller.bsky.social
@purplehood.bsky.social
Let’s Fly!
#BarringtonIrving
@chanastiefel.bsky.social
#ShamarKnight-Justice
One Day
@michaelrosenyes.bsky.social
#BenjaminPhillips
Narwhal
#CandaceFleming
@deenasooteh.bsky.social
Unstoppable John
@patzmiller.bsky.social
@purplehood.bsky.social
Let’s Fly!
#BarringtonIrving
@chanastiefel.bsky.social
#ShamarKnight-Justice
One Day
@michaelrosenyes.bsky.social
#BenjaminPhillips
Narwhal
#CandaceFleming
@deenasooteh.bsky.social
February 15, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Delving into some wonderful nonfiction:
Unstoppable John
@patzmiller.bsky.social
@purplehood.bsky.social
Let’s Fly!
#BarringtonIrving
@chanastiefel.bsky.social
#ShamarKnight-Justice
One Day
@michaelrosenyes.bsky.social
#BenjaminPhillips
Narwhal
#CandaceFleming
@deenasooteh.bsky.social
Unstoppable John
@patzmiller.bsky.social
@purplehood.bsky.social
Let’s Fly!
#BarringtonIrving
@chanastiefel.bsky.social
#ShamarKnight-Justice
One Day
@michaelrosenyes.bsky.social
#BenjaminPhillips
Narwhal
#CandaceFleming
@deenasooteh.bsky.social
What’s your comfort food?
One of mine is homemade mac ‘n’ cheese — fat elbow noodles, 3 kinds of cheese, sourdough breadcrumbs. 😋😋😋
One of mine is homemade mac ‘n’ cheese — fat elbow noodles, 3 kinds of cheese, sourdough breadcrumbs. 😋😋😋
February 9, 2025 at 12:08 AM
What’s your comfort food?
One of mine is homemade mac ‘n’ cheese — fat elbow noodles, 3 kinds of cheese, sourdough breadcrumbs. 😋😋😋
One of mine is homemade mac ‘n’ cheese — fat elbow noodles, 3 kinds of cheese, sourdough breadcrumbs. 😋😋😋
World Read Aloud Day!
February 5, 2025 at 2:21 PM
World Read Aloud Day!
I’m just one of about 1000 people signed up for @taralazar.bsky.social’s Storystorm for 2025. Wow!
It’s a great way to start the year — 30 picture book ideas in 30 days.
It’s a great way to start the year — 30 picture book ideas in 30 days.
December 31, 2024 at 5:59 AM
I’m just one of about 1000 people signed up for @taralazar.bsky.social’s Storystorm for 2025. Wow!
It’s a great way to start the year — 30 picture book ideas in 30 days.
It’s a great way to start the year — 30 picture book ideas in 30 days.
Watching a Christmas favorite ❤️
December 24, 2024 at 1:59 AM
Watching a Christmas favorite ❤️
Sign on the Lyric Opera House 😊
December 11, 2024 at 5:13 AM
Sign on the Lyric Opera House 😊