Hi readers,
November 8th is Tongue Twister Day!
Try twisting your tongue around these tall tales:
What’s your favourite tongue twister?
Katie, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
I’ve read Traveling Butterflies, a beautiful picture book by Susumu Shingu, three times now. It’s just that good!
Each year, monarch butterflies make the incredible trip from the gathering cold of the Canadian winter to the warmth and safety of the Mexican mountains. The resilience and determination of these tiny creatures is truly amazing, and Traveling Butterflies invites you along on their journey.
Now’s your chance to WIN a copy of Traveling Butterflies!
To enter the giveaway, answer this question in the comment section below:
Where have you traveled? Include your name and age in your comment.
Contest Deadline: November 4thth, 2016, 11:59pm
One winner will be chosen by random draw and announced on the blog on November 6th, 2016. Full contest rules and regulations can be seen here. Prize courtesy of Owlkids.
Good luck!
Katie, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
In our November issue you can read 10 cool facts about Andrew Wiggins, the NBA’s newest rising star. But did you know he was this good at just 13 years old?
Check out the video below to see a young Andrew Wiggins in action!
Do you like Andrew Wiggins? Who are your favourite sports stars? Let us know in the comments!
—Katie
Spencer West and the Prince’s Youth Service Award
Hey readers,
The Prince’s Youth Service Award is a brand new awards program created to honour young people who do amazing things for their community and around the world. Spencer West is a perfect example: he lost his legs when he was just five years old, but he still climbed to the top of the tallest mountain in Africa to raise money for clean water.
If you’re proud to be involved in making the world a better place, keep an eye on this award. Just another way amazing kids are being recognized for their efforts!
Find out more info about the Prince’s Youth Service Award by clicking here.
Is there anything you do to help others, big or small? Let us know in the comments below!
-Katie
Word on the Street is happening this weekend in Kitchener and Toronto! If you love books and reading (of course you do!), you’ll definitely want to check this out. Not only is it an amazing literary festival–it’s also Canada’s biggest outdoor bookstore!
You could meet your favourite authors, pick up some great new reads and even get a cooking lesson from Chirp himself! You can go here (Toronto) or here (Kitchener) for more information.
I know I’m super excited. Hope to see you there!
-Katie, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
