That means so much coming from you, Helen. Thank you again!

Book cover of Left-Handed: Getting a Grip on Handedness, written by Maria Birmingham, illustrated by Catherine Chan, shows four left hands, one holding the title sign

Learn about being a lefty in @mkbirmingham.bsky.social's latest #MG #NF book LEFT-HANDED: GETTING A GRIP ON HANDEDNESS from @owlkids.bsky.social (illus by Catherine Chan). Kids will too enjoy a couple of little quizzes for them & their pets. canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2026/02/left...

Thank you for this in-depth review of our book, Helen. It’s a thrill to get your perspective on it and to receive such positive feedback!

A woman wearing a pale purple sweater with pictures of otters swimming is holding the book Chomp-O-Rama: The Strange Ways that Animals Eat by Maria Birmingham and illustrated by Kyle Reed. The cover of the book shows an otter with a rock on its chest, eating a clam.

Chomp-O-Rama by @mkbirmingham.bsky.social illus @cutdrawglue.bsky.social compares the dining habits of humans and animals. There is so much food for thought to savour - I found out some butterflies in the Amazon sip salty tears from the eyes of river turtles! #KidLit @owlkids.bsky.social 📚👍

Thank you for highlighting Chomp-O-Rama! And in an adorable sea otter sweater, no less! 🦦 😊

Also #LeafsForever and Marner’s home tonight 😬

Oh my goodness! I’m so sorry; I’m just seeing this now. Happy (very belated) new year to you! And thank you for the pre-order. That is so kind. I’d really love to send you a signed copy of the book instead. If you’re comfortable with that, please DM me!

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Joe Bowen calls Mats Sundin game tying goal against Carolina - May 28, 2002. YouTube video by Screwball270

The quintessential homer sports announcer is set to retire after the 25-26 season. Love Joe Bowens calls

“Don’t tell me about heart and dedication and resilience. This is unbelievable” Still gives me chills

#LeafsForever
#Leafs
#NHL

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Truth. 😢 #LeafsForever

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Right!??! I’m here to see if you posted and now I’m out ✌🏼

Truth. #Playoffs #StanleyCup

Thank you for featuring our book! 😊

#CanLit 💕🇨🇦📚 Are We Having Fun Yet?: The Human Quest for a Good Time by @mkbirmingham.bsky.social & @katydockrill.bsky.social! Humans have searched out fun for centuries, but maybe they just need to become Cat People (by @hannahhillam.bsky.social , our #Caturday Featured #Book in-store!) 💕🐈‍⬛📚🐱

Ok, lesson learned: Don’t second guess Coach. #Pacioretty with the GWG

I found my new good luck charm: high blood pressure, heart palpitations, pacing back and forth in front of the TV, nervous diarrhea, profuse sweating

All this to face those dirty bastards #FLA

#LeafsForever
#NHL
#Hockey

#BerubeKnowsBest

Oops. Just saw this. I watched with the volume muted and my eyes closed half the time. Seems that did the trick. 😂 Onto Florida!

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The loveliest store! #kidlit #canlit #IndieBookstores

Keep hearing about this, but haven’t watched it.

CHOMP-O-RAMA is available now! I had so much fun illustrating @mkbirmingham.bsky.social ’s book, and so proud it’s out on shelves! A huge thanks to the incredible team at @owlkids.bsky.social for including me in this project and always being there.
#kidlit #canlit #kidsbooks #owlkids

Illustration of a child eating a bowl of pho with chopsticks and a spoon.

Another preview image from CHOMP-O-RAMA, out in less than two weeks! In these images we have a kiddo enjoying some pho. A warm bowl of pho is always a good idea.

Written by @mkbirmingham.bsky.social, illustrated by me, published by @owlkids.bsky.social. #picturebooks #kidsbooks #kidlitart #canlit

For young writers in grades 5th-12th: Golden Shovel Poem Writing Contest 👇

Illustrated crocodile swallowing rocks.

CHOMP-O-RAMA is out in stores soon! Pre-order from your local bookstore, @owlkids.bsky.social or online retailers :)

I learned so much about how #animals eat from @mkbirmingham.bsky.social's book. Did you know #crocodiles swallow rocks?! Rocks in their tummies help digest their meals. #kidsbooks

Illustration of kids sharing a snack.

Excited to share more process work for CHOMP-O-RAMA, out April 15th! Written by @mkbirmingham.bsky.social, illustrated by me, published by @owlkids.bsky.social. #picturebooks #kidsbooks #canlit

image shows spreads from books with book reviews of the following titles: HANNAH AND THE WRONG NOTE: “A perfectionist pianist learns to let loose in this melodic picture book” (Foreword, STARRED REVIEW) and “Sound, visually inspired guidance for young perfectionists" (Kirkus) CHOMP-O-RAMA: THE STRANGE WAYS THAT ANIMALS EAT: "A lively comparison of human vs. animal eating habits ... Appetizing fare for the information-hungry" (Kirkus) THE JELLYFISH BUS: "Beautifully colored, detailed illustrations with just the right comic touch" (SLJ) and "An imaginative exploration of ocean depths" (Kirkus)

Get excited with us! Some of our Spring books are about to hit the shelves soon!

-HANNAH AND THE WRONG NOTE
-THE JELLYFISH BUS
-CHOMP-O-RAMA: THE STRANGE WAYS THAT ANIMALS EAT

Coming APRIL 15! Pre-order today 💙

#NewBooksForSpring #NewBooks #STEM #ClassroomBooks #KidLit

Illustrated Bats.

Bat sketches.

Bat sketches.

A rough colour study for an illustration of bats.

Under a month until CHOMP-O-RAMA is out in the wild!
Written by @mkbirmingham.bsky.social, illustrated by me, published by @owlkids.bsky.social. As a special preview, over the next few weeks, I’m sharing some images from the book along with behind the scenes sketches. #picturebooks #kidsbooks

Can attest.