Book Review: Don’t Let Go

Hi Friends!

Are you looking for a wintry book to read? Check out Don’t Let Go by Elisabeth Eudes-Pascal. It’s a fun book about a polar bear family’s day at a frosty beach. Let’s hear what Chirp reader Anura thought of this book!

“It was a very good book because it made me laugh.

This book is about feeling scared. I have a connection to this book, when I go to the beach and jump in the water it’s pretty scary.

It reminds me of when we go to the beach in the summer and there are lots of people doing different things in the water.

I liked all the speech bubbles! I also loved the illustrations in the book. I would recommend this book to other readers.” 

Thank you, Anura!

Happy reading, everyone!

• Jackie

Reader Art of the Week

Max drew this picture of Chase from Paw Patrol! Great work, Max! It looks just like your toy.

Readers, would you like to see your art on the Chirp blog? Send it to chirpblog@owlkids.com.

Have a great weekend!

-Beckie, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Reader Art of the Week

These are Lily’s comic characters, Nate (the penguin) and Martin (the polar bear). We love them, Lily! I wonder if they know our pals, Chick & Dee?

Readers, would you like to see your art on the Chickadee blog? Send it to chickadeeblog@owlkids.com.

Have a great weekend!

-Beckie, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Listen to a Chirp Story!

Hey readers,

Click play below to listen to A Winter Journey, a story about a painted turtle named Missy, and her journey as a new hatchling.

A Winter Journey by Nancy Cooper (read by author), Chirp December 2022

Enjoy!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Listen to a Chickadee Story!

Hey readers,

Put your thinking caps on for this mysterious story in the December issue of Chickadee! Click play below to listen to The Case of the Mysterious Tracks by Jessica Westhead, illustrated by Nneka Myers.

The Case of the Mysterious Tracks by Jessica Westhead (read by author), Chickadee December 2022

Happy listening!

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Tongue Twister Tuesday

Hey readers,

It’s Tongue Twister Tuesday! Can you say these five times fast?

• Cuddly Cat
• Better Butter
• Cows Crossing
• Perfect Pumpkins

Do you have any favourite tongue twisters? Let us know in the comments!

Talk to you later,

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Reader Art of the Week

Quinn drew the cover of the March issue of Chirp! Great work, Quinn!

Readers, would you like to see your art on the Chirp blog? Send it to chirpblog@owlkids.com.

Have a great weekend!

-Beckie, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Reader Art of the Week

Ira made this awesome Lego caterpillar! Really good job, Ira! We love all the different colours you used.

Readers, would you like to see your art on the Chickadee blog? Send it to chickadeeblog@owlkids.com.

Have a great weekend!

-Beckie, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

International Cake Day Cake Pops!

Hey readers,

It’s International Cake Day on November 26! Here’s a yummy recipe you can make to celebrate this sweet day! Click on the link below to learn how to make it.

Optional: If you don’t want to make Shelldon cake pops, you can use different coloured candy melts and toppings to make it your own.

Enjoy!

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Take a Trip: Rock City!

Hey readers,

In the November Mountains issue of Chirp, we took a trip to an ancient rock city in Petra, Jordan!

Did you know this city is built in the side of a mountain?

To learn more about this neat place, check out the November issue of Chirp!

Have a great day,

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Recipe: Perfect Parfait!

Hey readers,

November 24 is Parfait (say: PAR-fay) Day! A parfait is a sweet dessert with layered ingredients. What those ingredients are, is totally up to you! Check out this breakfast parfait recipe from the September 2020 issue of Chickadee.

*Remember to ask an adult for help in the kitchen!

Enjoy!

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Would You Rather Wednesday

Hey readers,

Here are some fun Would You Rather questions for you! Check out the scenarios below and decide which one you would rather do.

Would you rather: 

1. Jump in a pile of leaves OR jump in a pile of snow?
2. Have flowers for hair OR grass for eyebrows?
3. Always be cold OR always be hot?
4. Try a new hobby OR play a new sport?

Let us know your answers in the comments below!

Have a great day,

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com 

Animal of the Month: Marine Iguana

Hey readers,

In the November 2022 issue of Chickadee, we learned all about the marine iguana!

Did you know that these rad reptiles are great swimmers?

For more neat facts about this amazing animal, check out the latest issue of Chickadee!

Have a great day,

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Chirp Science Corner: Frosty Fun!

Hey readers,

If you’ve wondered how frost forms, check out the Chirp Science Corner video below!

Watch editor Jackie make frost at home with ice and some table salt.

Have fun!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com 

Chirp’s Welcome to Kindergarten Contest Winner

Congrats to the 2021 Welcome to Kindergarten Contest Winner Jasper! Here is a photo of Jasper playing with the items from his WTK bag.

Thank you to everyone who participated in this contest. We hope you are having a great school year so far!

The Chirp Team

Reader Art of the Week

Theia called this “The White Snowflake.” Amazing work!

Readers, would you like to see your art on the Chirp blog? Send it to chirpblog@owlkids.com.

Have a great weekend!

-Beckie, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Reader Art of the Week

This is Gigantomax Robot battling ghosts with 4 arms! Great job, Xavier! This is really cool.

Readers, would you like to see your art on the Chickadee blog? Send it to chickadeeblog@owlkids.com.

Have a great weekend!

-Beckie, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

The December issue is here!

Hi everyone,

The December issue of Chirp is here and it will get you excited for snowy winter fun! You can learn how skates work, make a hanging icicle ornament, and read a story about a turtle getting ready for the season. We hope you like this issue!

Meet a Snow Leopard

Hi readers,

Did you meet the snow leopard in the December issue of Chirp? Check out this adorable video of some snow leopard cubs in China!

Tongue Twister Tuesday

Hey readers,

It’s Tongue Twister Tuesday! Can you say these five times fast?

• Terrific Trees
• Winter Winds
• Slippery Skates
• Grumpy Grinch

Do you have any favourite tongue twisters? Let us know in the comments!

Talk to you later,

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Listen to a Chirp Story!

Hey readers,

Click play below to listen to Bear and the Mountain, a story about a bear and her friends trying to move a mountain!

Bear and the Mountain by Sandra Dumais (read by author), Chirp November 2022

Enjoy!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Reader Art of the Week

Wow! Great job, Emerson. We love your one-eyed Minion!

Readers, would you like to see your art on the Chirp blog? Send it to chirpblog@owlkids.com.

Have a great weekend!

-Beckie, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Reader Art of the Week

Great work, Claire! We love how happy the sunshine and rainbows make us feel!

Readers, would you like to see your art on the Chickadee blog? Send it to chickadeeblog@owlkids.com.

Have a great weekend!

-Beckie, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Cute Animal Video!

Hey readers,

Here’s a video of a cute beaver eating a grape!

Do you have a favourite animal? Let us know in the comments below!

Talk to you later,

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Easy Craft: Erupting Moon Rocks

Hey readers,

Blast into space and land among the moon rocks with this fun craft!

You can also find the craft here.

You’ll need:

• Moon Dough
• Water
• Squeezy Bottles
• Vinegar
• Large dish

What to do:

1. Add water to the squeezy bottle.
2. Slowly add water to the moon dough to form a ball. Make sure to add the water slowly as to not dissolve the dough.
3. Leave the moon rocks out in the dish overnight until they are dry. They should be firm to the touch.
4. Add vinegar to the squeezy bottles and spray the vinegar over the moon rocks to see them erupt!

Enjoy!

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Reader Art of the Week

Great job, Oskar! We love that you included lava at the top to make it look like an erupting volcano.

If you want to make your own volcano, check out page 10 in the November Issue!

Readers, would you like to see your art on the Chirp blog? Send it to chirpblog@owlkids.com.

Have a great weekend!

-Beckie, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Reader Art of the Week

Amazing job, Rachel! We love them!

Readers, would you like to see your art on the Chickadee blog? Send it to chickadeeblog@owlkids.com.

Have a great weekend!

-Beckie, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Recipe: Fruit Rockets!

Hey readers,

Our November issue is filled with fun facts about space! We’re trying out this rad rocket treat, check it out!

*Remember to ask an adult for help in the kitchen!

You can also find this recipe here.

You’ll need:

• 15 strawberries
• 1 cantaloupe
• 30 regular sized marshmallows
• wooden skewers
• small circle cutter

What to do:

1. Cut the cantaloupe in half and scoop out the seeds.
2. Slice the cantaloupe into half slices, and then into trapezoid shaped pieces.
3. Cut the crust off of each piece and use the circle cutter to round out the smaller end of each trapezoid piece.
4. Cut the strawberries into three slices.
5. Layer the fruit onto the skewers: cantaloupe first, then strawberry, then a marshmallow until the strawberry tip is the last piece on the skewer.

Enjoy!

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Colour with Chirp!

Hey readers!

Did you know you can download free colouring sheets from issues of Chirp on the Owlkids website?

Click on the image above to colour Chirp exploring a cave with Sparky or click here to get more FREE colouring sheets!

Enjoy!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Recipe: Banana Pudding Cups!

Hey readers,

To celebrate Banana Pudding Lovers Month, here’s a yummy recipe! Check it out!

You can also find the recipe here. Always ask an adult for help in the kitchen!

You’ll need:

• 2 bananas
• 1 box of banana pudding mix
• 2 cups milk
• Nilla wafers (or any choice of wafer cookie)
• Whipped cream
• OPTIONAL: Chocolate chips or any other candy topping.

How to make:

1. Make your banana pudding according to the package instructions.
2. Add milk to the pudding and whisk together until thick.
3. Place 1/2 cup of pudding in a dish.
4. Top with sliced bananas, Nilla wafers, and whipped cream (and your choice of candy toppings)!

Enjoy!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Happy Halloween!

Hey readers,

On behalf of us at Chirp and Chickadee magazines, we wish you a very happy and safe Halloween!

Share your cool costumes with us at chickadeeblog@owlkids.com OR chirpblog@owlkids.com.

Stay safe and have fun!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Reader Art of the Week

What a great job, Shivani! The October issue of Chirp is full of fairytale fun and pretend! Check it out for fun recipes, crafts, puzzles and more!

Readers, would you like to see your art on the Chirp blog? Send it to chirpblog@owlkids.com.

Have an great weekend!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Recipe Creation!

Hey readers,

Check out Charlotte’s Halloween re-creation of the Sprinkly Snack recipe!

Amazing job! The fairy-bread looks really yummy, thanks for sharing it with us. And just in time for Halloween!

Readers, if you’d like to try out the recipe, check out the October issue of Chirp.

Enjoy,

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Would You Rather Wednesday

Hey readers,

Here are some fun Would You Rather questions for you! Check out the scenarios below and decide which one you would rather do.

Would you rather: 

1. Scare someone at a haunted house OR be the one getting scared?
2. Be a zombie OR a ghost?
3. Watch a scary movie OR read a scary book?
4. Have a creative costume OR have a scary costume?

Let us know your answers in the comments below!

Have a great day,

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com 

The November Issue is Here!

Blast off! This month, we take off to space to explore the International Space Station. Find out how astronauts live there and other interesting facts. Then, try out a recipe for a galaxy treat and launch a paper rocket. As always, we have fun puzzles and comics, too. Look out for the issue in your mailbox or at your local bookstore or library.

The Chickadee Team

Meet a Kid Scientist!

Hi Readers,

In the November issue of OWL Magazine, you get to meet young scientist and inventor, Safal. She experimented with using magnets to bring an elevator to a slow and safe stop. She showcased her project at last year’s Canada Wide Science Fair. To learn more about the steps she took to get her elevator to work, click here.

Do you have an engineering project you would like to share with us? Email us at owl@owlkids.com

Happy building, everyone!

• Jackie

The November Issue is Here!

Hi, everyone,

The November issue of Chirp is all about MOUNTAINS! Meet mountain animals, make a volcano and visit an ancient city. This issue ROCKS!

Colour with Chirp!

Hey readers!

Did you know you can download free colouring sheets from issues of Chirp on the Owlkids website?

Click on the image above to colour Chirp at a party with his forest friends or click here to get more FREE colouring sheets!

Enjoy!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Dr. Zed Experiment: Candy Colours

Hey readers,

Make cool colours with your Halloween candy! Check out the experiment below:

Let us know in the comments how your experiment turned out!

Have a great day,

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Would You Rather Wednesday

Hey readers,

Here are some fun Would You Rather questions for you! Check out the scenarios below and decide which one you would rather do.

Would you rather: 

1. Be a vampire OR be a werewolf?
2. Eat 100 chocolate bars OR eat 100 sour candies?
3. Be the one scaring others OR being scared?
4. Have a pet spider OR have a pet snake?

Let us know your answers in the comments below!

Have a great day,

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com 

Recipe: Pizza Party!

Hey readers,

October is Pizza Month! Make this yummy rainbow pizza recipe to celebrate!

*Remember to ask an adult for help in the kitchen!

Enjoy!

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Craft: Mini Forest

Hey readers!

In the October issue of Chirp we show you how to make an enchanted mini forest for your toys!

Have fun!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Recipe: Sprinkly Snack

Hey readers,

In the October issue of Chirp, we show you how to make a sprinkly, magical snack called fairy bread!

Read on below to learn how to make it:

*Always ask an adult for help in the kitchen.

Enjoy!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Knock-knock Jokes

Hi readers,

We have some funny knock-knock jokes to share with you!

Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Turnin.
Turnin who?
Turnin to a vampire this Halloween!

Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Ghost.
Ghost who?
Ghost stand over there and I’ll bring you some candy!

Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Dishes.
Dishes who?
Dishes a very scary haunted house!

Do you have any favourite knock-knock jokes? Let us know in the comments!

Talk to you later,

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Tongue Twister Tuesday

Hey readers,

It’s Tongue Twister Tuesday! Can you say these five times fast?

• Monster Mayhem
• Jolly Jack O’ Lanterns
• Scary Spiders
• Great Ghosts

Do you have any favourite tongue twisters? Let us know in the comments!

Talk to you later,

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Crafts: Door Dress Up!

Hey readers,

Dress up your door with these cool crafts – just in time for Halloween!

Have fun!

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Listen to a Chirp Story!

Hey readers,

Click play below to listen to The Farmer’s Lesson a Pakistani folktale, a story about three sons who learn a valuable lesson from their father!

The Farmer’s Lesson – a Pakistani folktale retold by Mariam Ahmed (read by author), Chirp October 2022

Enjoy!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Listen to a Chickadee Story!

Hey readers,

Gather round to listen to a spooky tale in the October issue of Chickadee! Click play below to listen to The Terrifying Tale of the Zombicorn by Naseem Hrab, illustrated by Kelly Collier.

The Terrifying Tale of Zombicorn by Naseem Hrab (read by author), Chickadee October 2022

Happy listening!

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Orange Shirt Day

Hey readers,

Today is Orange Shirt Day. Today, many people wear orange shirts to commemorate, or raise awareness, about residential schools and the process of healing for Indigenous people and their families.

It’s important to learn about Indigenous history and read books by Indigenous authors. Click here for a reading list to get you started!

For more information about Orange Shirt Day, click here. And for more resources check out these great websites: 4CAnoes.org and Goodminds.com

Let us know how you will be raising awareness for Orange Shirt Day.

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Tongue Twister Tuesday

Hey readers,

It’s Tongue Twister Tuesday! Can you say these five times fast?

• Blooming Blueberries
• Excellent Elephants
• Seven Swans
• Raking Rakes

Do you have any favourite tongue twisters? Let us know in the comments!

Talk to you later,

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Reader Art of the Week

What a great job, Alexandra!

Readers, would you like to see your art on the Chickadee blog? Send it to chickadeeblog@owlkids.com.

Have a great weekend!

-Samantha, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Snow Geese!

Hey readers,

Check out the October 2022 animal, the Snow Goose! The famous fairy tale character of Mother Goose is based on these cute creatures.

Here’s a video of a Mom snow goose with her baby goslings:

Reader Project: LEGO Plane!

Hey readers,

Liam, 5 made this awesome LEGO airplane! Check it out!

Do you have cool projects to share? Send it to chirpblog@owlkids.com.

Have a great day!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Recipe: Cake Cones!

Hey readers,

To celebrate Ice Cream Cone day, here’s a yummy recipe! Check it out!

You can also find the recipe here. Always ask an adult for help in the kitchen!

You’ll need:

• Your choice of cake mix
• 24 flat-bottom ice cream cones
• Cupcake liners
• Cupcake baking tray
• frosting (store-bought or homemade)
• OPTIONAL: You can add your favourite toppings like mini chocolate chips, breakfast cereal, animal crackers, dried fruit, candy sprinkles, crushed hard candy, or granola.

How to make:

1. Line the cupcake tray with the cupcake liners.
2. Mix the cake batter and pour evenly in muffin cups.
3. Place ice cream cones upside down on batter in each cup.
4. Bake 16-22 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
5. Wait about 30 minutes, or until cooled completely.
6. Remove paper baking cups and frost cakes.
7. Decorate!

TIP: To keep the Ice Cream Cone Cakes steady on a serving plate, put a small amount of frosting on the bottom of the cone and press lightly onto the plate.

Enjoy!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Would You Rather Wednesday

Hey readers,

Here are some fun Would You Rather questions for you! Check out the scenarios below and decide which one you would rather do.

Would you rather: 

1. Have flowers for eyebrows OR have rainbow coloured hair?
2. Dance like a monkey OR dance like a bear?
3. Be able to hop around everywhere like a kangaroo OR dance everywhere like a ballerina?
4. Turn into a heart-shaped pillow every time you felt happy OR a cloud-shaped pillow every time you felt happy?

Let us know your answers in the comments below!

Have a great day,

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com 

Tongue Twister Tuesday

Hey readers,

It’s Tongue Twister Tuesday! Can you say these five times fast?

• Cool Cows
• Neat Newts
• Great Grapes
• Fresh Fishes

Do you have any favourite tongue twisters? Let us know in the comments!

Talk to you later,

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Dr. Zed Experiment: Egg Drop!

Hey readers,

Can you design a contraption to keep an egg from breaking! Check out the experiment below!

Let us know in the comments how your experiment turned out!

Have a great day,

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Reader Art of the Week

Hi readers,

Chirp reader Armaan sent us this cool colouring job! Check it out!

Awesome job, Armaan!

Readers, would you like to see your art on the Chirp blog? Send it to chirpblog@owlkids.com.

Have an awesome weekend!

-Samantha, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Reader Art of the Week

What a great job, Gael!

Readers, would you like to see your art on the Chickadee blog? Send it to chickadeeblog@owlkids.com.

Have a great weekend!

-Samantha, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

The October Issue is Here!

Jump into the world of pretend with the Fairy Tale issue of Chirp magazine!

What is your favourite fairy tale character? Tell us in the comments!

Happy reading!

• Jackie

Would You Rather Wednesday

Hey readers,

Here are some fun Would You Rather questions for you! Check out the scenarios below and decide which one you would rather do.

Would you rather: 

1. Fly a kite OR sail a boat?
2. Eat a watermelon OR a mango?
3. Be able to change the future OR change the past?
4. Wear shoes made out of marshmallows OR wear a hat made out of gummy bears?

Let us know your answers in the comments below!

Have a great day,

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com 

Reader Art of the Week

Hi readers,

Chirp reader Gavin sent us this cool colouring job! Check it out!

Awesome job, Gavin!

Readers, would you like to see your art on the Chirp blog? Send it to chirpblog@owlkids.com.

Have an awesome weekend!

-Samantha, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Reader Art of the Week

What a great job Yumi!

Readers, would you like to see your art on the Chickadee blog? Send it to chickadeeblog@owlkids.com.

Have a great weekend!

-Samantha, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Enter Chirp’s Wiggles Contest!

Hi Readers,

Owlkids is running a contest with our friends at Treehouse that will give readers like you a chance to see The Wiggles live!

The Wiggles Big Show Tour is coming to Canada this fall and The Wiggles will be performing all their hits for you to sing along with and dance around to.

Enter for a chance to WIN:

PRIZE: 4 tickets to The Wiggles Big Show concert of your choosing. Click here to see where and when you can catch the shows.

HOW TO ENTER: Visit the Owlkids Facebook page to learn more!

DEADLINE: September 21

Click here for full contest rules and regulations.

Good luck and keep on wiggling!

Reader Art of the Week

Hi readers,

Chirp reader Margaret sent us this cool drawing! Check it out!

Awesome job, Margaret!

Readers, would you like to see your art on the Chirp blog? Send it to chirpblog@owlkids.com.

Have an awesome weekend!

-Samantha, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Reader Art of the Week

Colour with Chirp!

Hey readers!

Did you know you can download free colouring sheets from issues of Chirp on the Owlkids website?

Click on the image above to colour Chirp visiting the library with Grandma or click here to get more FREE colouring sheets!

Enjoy!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Celebrate Honey Month!

Hey readers,

September is Honey Month! Celebrate bees and honey all month long. This holiday was created to raise awareness about beekeeping and using honey as a healthy sweetener instead of sugar.

Here are some fun facts about honey:

• The oldest jars of honey were more than one thousand years old!
• Over twenty-thousand bees are needed to create just one jar of honey. That’s a lot of hard work!
• Honey is self-preserving. This means that honey can never go bad because it has so many nutrients, that bacteria can’t survive in the honey.
• Bee farmers in the United States have bees that produced purple honey- and they don’t even know how it happened!

Do you know fun facts about honey? Let us know in the comments!

Talk to you later,

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

World Beach Month!

Hey readers,

September is World Beach Month! This holiday was created to remind everyone to help take care of the beach and keep it free from litter so we can continue to enjoy it.

If you don’t know where to start, here are some ideas:

• Ask your parents if you can help clean up a local beach
• Talk to family and friends about the beach and local wildlife
• Help recycle things around the house by turning them into fun crafts

Tell us how you’ll be celebrating World Beach Month below!

Talk to you later,

– Mariam, chirp@owlkids.com

Would You Rather Wednesday

Hey readers,

Here are some fun Would You Rather questions for you! Check out the scenarios below and decide which one you would rather do.

Would you rather: 

1. Breathe fire OR breathe ice?
2. Drink chocolate milk OR drink strawberry milk?
3. Live on Mars OR Jupiter?
4. Wear flip-flops in the snow OR four-layers of clothing in the summer?

Let us know your answers in the comments below!

Have a great day,

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com 

Tongue Twister Tuesday

Hey readers,

It’s Tongue Twister Tuesday! Can you say these five times fast?

• Knitting Kittens
• Amazing Apples
• Growing Glowworm
• Bamboo Baboons

Do you have any favourite tongue twisters? Let us know in the comments!

Talk to you later,

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Recipe: Marshmallow Puffs

Hey readers,

For National Toasted Marshmallow Day, here’s a yummy recipe! Check it out!

*Always ask an adult for help in the kitchen.

You can also find the recipe here. Always ask an adult for help in the kitchen!

You’ll need:

• 36 large marshmallows
• 1 and 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 2 tbsp. butter
• OPTIONAL: You can add peanut butter or any other nut butter if you’d like. Melt this with the chocolate and butter.

How to make:

1. Line an 8 or 9 inch pan with foil. Butter the foil.
2. Arrange the marshmallows in the pan.
3. In a microwave, melt the chocolate chips and butter. Stir until smooth.
4. Pour and spread all over the marshmallows.
5. Let it chill completely and then cut into 1 inch squares.

Enjoy!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Reader Art of the Week

Hi readers,

Chirp reader Miranda sent us this cool drawing! Check it out!

Awesome job, Miranda!

Readers, would you like to see your art on the Chirp blog? Send it to chirpblog@owlkids.com.

Have an awesome weekend!

-Samantha, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Reader Art of the Week

Listen to a Chickadee Story!

Hey readers,

Read about a teacher’s pet in the September issue of Chickadee! Click play below to listen to Teacher’s Pet by Jeff Szpirglas, illustrated by Sandra Dumais.

Teacher’s Pet by Jeff Szpirglas (read by author and inspired by author’s own dog), Chickadee September 2022

Happy listening!

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Happy Waffle Day!

Hey readers,

It’s Waffle Day today! You can celebrate by making this yummy recipe with your family.

*Always ask an adult for help in the kitchen.

You’ll need: 

• 2 eggs
• 2 cups flour
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp white sugar
• 4 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• optional: rainbow sprinkles to make funfetti waffles

What to do:

1. Preheat waffle iron.
2. In a large bowl, whisk eggs until fluffy.
3. Mix in the remaining ingredients until smooth.
4. Spray waffle iron with non-stick spray.
5. Pour mixture onto the waffle iron and cook until brown. Serve warm.
6. Optional: top with berries, bananas, melted chocolate, and whipped cream.

Enjoy! Let us know how you celebrate Waffle Day in the comments below.

Talk to you later,

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Listen to a Chirp Story!

Hey readers,

Click play below to listen to The Drawing Contest by Sakshi Mangal, a story about Meeko who loves to draw and a fun drawing contest at his school!

The Drawing Contest by Sakshi Mangal (read by author), Chirp September 2022

Enjoy!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Cute Animal Video!

Hey readers,

Frogs might be super cute, but the desert rain frog is adorable.

Check out the video below to hear it squeak!

While most frogs live in wet environments in swamps or forests, this little reptile likes to hide in the sandy beaches across South Africa and Namibia.

To learn more cool facts about amazing animals, pick up the latest issues of Chirp and Chickadee!

Let us know what your favourite animal is in the comments below!

Have a great day,

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Recipe: Summer Snow Cones

Hey readers,

Cool down on a hot day by making these refreshing snow cones!

*Remember to ask an adult for help in the kitchen!

Enjoy!

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Chirp Science Corner: Bubble Snake!

Hey readers,

If you love bubbles and rainbow colours, check out the below Chirp Science Corner video!

Watch editor Jackie and reader Maya learn how to make a bunch of bubbles using a sock and some soap.

Have fun!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com 

The September Issue of Chickadee is here!

Hi readers!

The September issue is coming your way. We have lots of fun stuff to get you in the mood for school! This month, we asked experts to answer real questions from kids. Have you ever wondered why you have homework or what recess is for? Find out in this issue!

We also have a delicious banana oat muffin recipe, a hilarious story about a dog obedience school (listen to it here), comics, puzzles and more! Look out for the September issue in your mailbox, library or local bookstore.

Happy BTS!

The Chickadee Team

Would You Rather Wednesday

Hey readers,

Here are some fun Would You Rather questions for you! Check out the scenarios below and decide which one you would rather do.

Would you rather: 

1. Sit still for one hour OR stay quiet for one hour?
2. Be able to talk to a gorilla OR swing along with a monkey?
3. Be super strong OR super fast?
4. Be able to stop time OR go back in time?

Let us know your answers in the comments below!

Have a great day,

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com 

Craft: Lucky Lanterns!

Hey readers,

Make some colourful paper decorations! Check it out!

You’ll need: 

• rectangular- shaped coloured paper
• scissors
• tape or stapler

What to do:

1. Cut a strip from one of the short sides of the paper. Set it aside to make the handle later.
2. Fold the remaining piece of paper lengthwise.
3. Cut slits along the paper starting to fold and stopping about 3 cm (1 in.) from the top edge.
4. Unfold the paper and form it into a tube. Tape or staple the top and bottom edges.
5. Tape or staple the strip of paper from Step 1 onto the inside top edges of the lantern for a handle.
6. Hang your lantern on a patio or by a window!

Have fun!

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

The September Issue is Here!

Hi Readers,

Are you starting a new school or daycare this September? Or returning to the same school or daycare after a long summer? Well this issue of Chirp is for you! It’s packed with fun back-to-school activities to get your brain ready to learn.

See you in class!

Jackie

CONTEST: Chirp’s Back to School Contest!

***THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED. GRAND PRIZE WINNER HAS BEEN CHOSEN AND CONTACTED***

Hey readers,

To get ready for the Back to School season, we’re hosting a giveaway, check it out!

For a chance to WIN a grand-prize of a backpack filled with school supplies! Comment below with your first name and what you’re looking forward to in the new school year. 

Contest Deadline: August 31, 2022 at 11:59 p.m.

Winner will be chosen by random draw.

Prize courtesy of Staples.

Click HERE for full contest rules and regulations.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to COVID-19 restrictions, prizes may be delayed.

Good luck!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Reader Art of the Week

What a cool drawing, Parker! Great job!

Readers, would you like to see your art on the Chickadee blog? Send it to chickadeeblog@owlkids.com.

Have a great weekend!

-Samantha, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Colour with Chirp!

Hey readers!

Did you know you can download free colouring sheets from issues of Chirp on the Owlkids website?

Click on the image above to colour Chirp having a picnic with Grandpa or click here to get more FREE colouring sheets!

Enjoy!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Riddles!

Hey readers,

Here are some riddles for you to figure out!

1. What’s easy to get into, but hard to get out of?
2. What can you see and control, but not touch or hear?
3. What has lots of eyes, but can’t see?
4. I copy your every move and go where you go. What am I?

How many answers did you get without looking? Let us know in the comments below, along with your favourite riddle!

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Answers: 1. Trouble!, 2. Your voice!, 3. A potato!, 4. Your shadow!

It’s World Lion Day!

Hi readers,

Its World Lion Day! Today is a day to learn all about lions and think of ways to protect them and their homes. To celebrate these fierce felines, check out these fun facts!

• Lions can run super fast and reach speeds up to 80 kilometres per hour (50 miles per hour)!
• Female lions do the hunting for their families.
• A baby lion is called a cub, whelp, or lionet.
• Lions live in groups called prides.
• Adult lions are loud. You can hear them roar from eight kilometers (five miles) away!

Do you like lions? Let us know in the comments below!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Tongue Twister Tuesday

Hey readers,

It’s Tongue Twister Tuesday! Can you say these five times fast?

• Cute Crafts
• Bouncing Black Boots
• Seven Shiny Ships
• Perfect Purple Plums

Do you have any favourite tongue twisters? Let us know in the comments!

Talk to you later,

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Hilarious Jokes!

Hey readers,

Check out these funny jokes!

Q: Why did the dinosaur cross the road?

A: Because the chicken wasn’t born yet!

Q: What is a computer’s favourite snack?

A: Computer chips!

Q: What is a tornado’s favourite game to play?

A: Twister!

Q: How do you make a lemon drop?

A: Just let it fall!

Q: What did one plate say to the other?

A: Dinner is on me!

Enjoy!

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Happy International Cat Day!

Hey readers,

Today is International Cat Day! This day was created to celebrate the friendship we share with cats and to raise awareness for our feline friends. It’s the perfect day to learn about ways to help and protect them.

Here are some fun facts about cats to get your day started:

• Cats are one of the most popular pet in the world.
• Cats have whiskers on the back of their front legs.
• Cats save energy by sleeping for 13 to 14 hours a day.
• Cats are the only mammals that can’t taste sweetness.
• Cats have powerful night vision, excellent hearing and an amazing sense of smell.
• A group of cats is called a clowder, a male cat is called a tom, a female cat is called a molly and young cats are called kittens.

Trying to find ways to celebrate? How about these ideas:

• Dress the part! Whether you’re spending International Cat Day at school or at home, show your love by wearing a pair of cat ears.
• Take a catnap! Cats are experts in napping so take a page from their book and have a great nap.
• Share a catty selfie! Let the whole world know how you feel by snapping a selfie with your cat and posting it on social media.

Do you have a cat of your own? Tell us their name in the comments below!

Happy International Cat Day!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Meet The Wiggles!

Hi there!

Do you like dancing along with The Wiggles? We do! And we had a chance to meet Blue Wiggle Anthony and new Yellow Wiggle Tsehay and ask them some burning questions sent in by Chirp readers. Check out their answers!

What is the best part about being a Wiggle? – Matilda 

Anthony: You get to dress up every day in your favourite colour. And my favourite colour is blue! And I get to sing and dance and play songs for children.

Tsehay: I get to wear my favourite colour which is yellow. It matches my name, which means “the sun”. And I love to dance and sing with kids and have a great time.

Why are you called The Wiggles? – Lennon and Regan

Anthony: When we first made our music, we saw that young children kind of wiggled more than they danced. So we thought we’d make our name The Wiggles!

How do you come up with your songs? – Kayla and Emily

Anthony: When you write for children, you can choose from a whole world of ideas because children are so open and curious. We can write about fruit salad, yummy, yummy! Or we will write about a hot potato getting in the car, chug, chug!

Tsehay: The wiggles have different talents so it’s also about showcasing what each Wiggle can do. I love to dance!

Does Captain Feathersword actually live on a pirate ship? – Fallon

Anthony: He lives on land but he spends so much time on the SS Feathersword that when he comes off it he has sea legs! So he gets a bit wobbly sometimes.

Thanks so much to The Wiggles for answering our questions! And be sure to check out the Chirp blog later this month for a special Wiggles Tour Ticket Giveaway with our friends at Treehouse!

Until then, keep on dancing, everyone!

-Jackie, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Reader Art of the Week

What a cool creature, Vaishnavi! Great job!

Readers, would you like to see your art on the Chickadee blog? Send it to chickadeeblog@owlkids.com.

Have a great weekend!

-Samantha, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Reader Art of the Week

Hi readers,

Chirp reader Lydia showed us her super cool drawing! Check it out!

Awesome job, Lydia!

Readers, would you like to see your art on the Chirp blog? Send it to chirpblog@owlkids.com.

Have an awesome weekend!

-Samantha, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Chirp’s Summer Contest Winners!

Hey readers,

Congrats to these lucky winners! They all get the Donut Sprinkler!

Maksim Khozeev

Dia Verma

Vivaan Sharma

And good luck in the next Chirp Blog Contest, everyone!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Dr. Zed Experiment: Wet and Dry

Hey readers,

Check out the science behind keeping cool on a hot day!

If you end up trying this experiment, comment below how it turned out!

Have a great weekend,

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Riddles!

Hey readers,

Here are some riddles for you to figure out!

1. Which is the richest nut?
2. You bought me with your meal, but you don’t eat me. What am I?
3. What do you call a cat that loves to fish?

How many answers did you get without looking? Let us know in the comments below, along with your favourite riddle!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Answers: 1. A cash-ew!, 2. A fork and spoon!, 3. A catfish!

Animal of the Month

Hey readers,

In the Summer 2022 issue of Chickadee, we learned all about the eastern foxsnake! Check out these cool facts!

Have a great day,

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Would You Rather Wednesday

Hey readers,

Here are some fun Would You Rather questions for you! Check out the scenarios below and decide which one you would rather do.

Would you rather: 

1. Have a life-size robot OR a cool jetpack?
2. Be able to talk to animals OR read people’s minds?
3. Be able to drink with your ears OR eat with your bellybutton?
4. Swim in a pool of lemonade OR a strawberry milkshake?

Let us know your answers in the comments below!

Have a great day,

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com 

Listen to a Chirp Story!

Hey readers,

Click play below to listen to Hugo and Olive Fix Playtime by Josephine Boxwell, Illustrated by Fanny Berthiaume, a story about two bored siblings trying to find something fun to do in the summertime!

Hugo and Olive Fix Playtime by Josephine Boxwell (read by author), Chirp Summer 2022

Enjoy!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Reader Art of the Week

Reader Art of the Week

Hi readers,

Chirp reader Ruby showed us her drawing. She is going down the slide at her favourite park that she usually plays at with her brother.”

Awesome job, Ruby!

Readers, would you like to see your art on the Chirp blog? Send it to chirpblog@owlkids.com.

Have an awesome weekend!

-Samantha, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Tongue Twister Tuesday

Hey readers,

It’s Tongue Twister Tuesday! Can you say these five times fast?

• Five Funny Fish
• Cheddar Cheese
• Great Grapes
• Zooming Zebras

Do you have any favourite tongue twisters? Let us know in the comments!

Talk to you later,

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Reader Art of the Week

Hi readers,

Chirp reader Harvey showed us his awesome colouring skills!

Awesome job, Harvey!

Readers, would you like to see your art on the Chirp blog? Send it to chirpblog@owlkids.com.

Have an awesome weekend!

-Samantha, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Reader Art of the Week

Hi readers,

ChickaDEE reader Clarissa sent us this super cool and creative drawing! Check it out!

This looks great, Clarissa!

Readers, would you like to see your art on the Chickadee blog? Send it to chickadeeblog@owlkids.com.

Have a great weekend!

-Samantha, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Science Odyssey Contest WINNERS!

Hey readers,

Thanks for all your entries to the Science Odyssey Contest 2022! We love seeing you create and learn about science!

We’ve announced the winners for this year’s contest and you can see them here on the OWLconnected website.

Have a great day,

Mariam

Reader Art of the Week

Hi readers,

ChickaDEE reader Ava  sent us this super cool drawing of Chick and Dee enjoying their ice cream on a hot, summer day! Check it out!

This looks great, Ava!

Readers, would you like to see your art on the Chickadee blog? Send it to chickadeeblog@owlkids.com.

Have a great weekend!

-Samantha, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Reader Art of the Week

Hi readers,

Chirp reader Madelyn sent us this fun mermaid picture she made! Check it out!

These mermaids look like they are having so much fun!

Awesome job, Madelyn!

Readers, would you like to see your art on the Chirp blog? Send it to chirpblog@owlkids.com.

Have an awesome weekend!

-Samantha, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Reader Art of the Week

Hi readers,

ChickaDEE reader Max sent us this super creative and fun drawing Check it out!

Amazing job, Max!  

Readers, would you like to see your art on the Chickadee blog? Send it to chickadeeblog@owlkids.com.

Have a great weekend!

-Samantha, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Reader Art of the Week

Hi readers,

Chirp reader Gavin sent us this super awesome colouring job! Check it out!

You did an amazing job, Gavin!

Readers, would you like to see your art on the Chirp blog? Send it to chirpblog@owlkids.com.

Have an awesome weekend!

-Samantha, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Would You Rather Wednesday

Hey readers,

Here are some fun Would You Rather questions for you! Check out the scenarios below and decide which one you would rather do.

Would you rather: 

1. Play card games OR board games?
2. See a tiny elephant OR a giant ant?
3. Be able to enter your favourite T.V. show OR or your favourite book?
4. Live in a house with a bouncy house OR or a water slide?

Let us know your answers in the comments below!

Have a great day,

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com 

Reader Art of the Week

Hi readers,

Chirp reader Bianca sent us this awesome drawing! Check it out!

Wow! This is really lovely, Bianca!

Great job!

Readers, would you like to see your art on the Chirp blog? Send it to chirpblog@owlkids.com.

Have an awesome weekend!

-Samantha, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Reader Art of the Week

Hi readers,

ChickaDEE reader Braylen sent us this super cool drawing! Check it out!

Amazing job, Braylen!  

Readers, would you like to see your art on the Chickadee blog? Send it to chickadeeblog@owlkids.com.

Have a great weekend!

-Samantha, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Happy Camping Month!

Hey readers,

Celebrate Camping Month by making some delicious Reese cup s’mores ! Find out how below!

*Always ask an adult for help. The recipe can also be found here.

You’ll need: 

• Graham Crackers
• Reese’s Pieces Cup
• Marshmallows

What to do: 

1. Put the Reese’s Pieces cup on the graham cracker.
2. Add the marshmallows on top. You can use 2 or 3.
3. Place on the coals until the chocolate and marshmallows are soft or melty.
4. Be careful picking up the graham cracker, it will be hot!

If you try making these fun Reese’s Pieces s’mores, let me know in the comments below.

Enjoy!

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Listen to a Chickadee Story!

Hey readers,

Read about how Monsters make wishes in the June issue of Chickadee! Click play below to listen to Monster Wish by Hazel Hutchins, Illustrated by PisHier.

Monster Wish by Hazel Hutchins (read by author), Chickadee June 2022

Happy listening!

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Listen to a Chirp Story!

Hey readers,

Click play below to listen to Spike and Fluffy Find their Way by Roslyn Schwartz, a story about two hedgehogs friends finding their way!

Spike and Fluffy Find Their Way by Roslyn Schwartz (read by author/illustrator), Chirp June 2022

Enjoy!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Knock-knock Jokes

Hi readers,

We have some funny knock-knock jokes to share with you!

Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Nobel.
Nobel who?
There’s Nobel, that’s why I knocked!

Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Woo.
Woo who?
Yay, glad you’re excited too!

Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Icy.
Icy who?
Icy you looking at me!

Do you have any favourite knock-knock jokes? Let us know in the comments!

Talk to you later,

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Summer is Here!

Hi readers,

Are you excited for summer? We are! And the July/August issue of Chirp magazine is packed full of SUMMER FUN! We hope it gets you excited to splash into the sunny season.

Happy reading!

• Jackie

Reader Art of the Week

Hi readers,

Chirp reader  sent us this super cool drawing of a dragon named Mini! Check it out!

Amazing job, Eddy!  

Readers, would you like to see your art on the Chirp blog? Send it to chickadeeblog@owlkids.com.

Have a great weekend!

-Samantha, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Reader Art of the Week

Hi readers,

Chickadee reader Ben sent us this super awesome drawing of an orca whale! Check it out!

Amazing job, Ben!  

Readers, would you like to see your art on the Chickadee blog? Send it to chickadeeblog@owlkids.com.

Have a great weekend!

-Samantha, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Reader Art of the Week

Hi readers,

Chickadee reader Hannah sent us this super awesome drawing of a unicorn! Check it out!

Amazing job, Hannah!  

Readers, would you like to see your art on the Chickadee blog? Send it to chickadeeblog@owlkids.com.

Have a fun-tastic weekend!

-Samantha, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Reader Art of the Week

Hi readers,

Chirp reader Nola sent us this awesome seed art design of a turkey! Check it out!

Wow! This is super cool and creative, Nola!

Great job, Nola!

Readers, would you like to see your art on the Chirp blog? Send it to chirpblog@owlkids.com.

Have an awesome weekend!

-Samantha, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Reader Art of the Week

Hi readers,

Chickadee reader Declan sent us this super awesome drawing! Check it out!

Listen to a Chickadee Story!

Hey readers,

Read about a Feline Detective  in the May issue of Chickadee! Click play below to listen to Purry Mason, Feline Detective by Sheri Radford, Illustrated by Kyle Reed.

Purry Mason, Pet Detective by Sheri Radford (read by author), Chickadee May 2022

Happy listening!

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Listen to a Chirp Story!

Hey readers,

Click play below to listen to Loves-agna by Jenna Campbell, a story about Lucy and her grandpa’s famous lasagne!

Loves-agna by Jenna Campbell (read by author), Chirp May 2022

Enjoy!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Reader Art of the Week

Hi readers,

Chickadee reader Kensi sent us this awesome drawing of a giraffe eating some food! Check it out!

Looks great, Kensi!

Readers, would you like to see your art on the Chickadee blog? Send it to chickadeeblog@owlkids.com.

Have a great weekend!

-Samantha, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Reader Art of the Week

Hi readers,

Chirp reader Keaton sent us this awesome picture! Check it out!

Great colouring, Keaton!

Readers, would you like to see your art on the Chirp blog? Send it to chirpblog@owlkids.com.

Have an awesome weekend!

-Samantha, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Happy Birthday Chirp Magazine!

Chirp magazine turns 25 this year! And to celebrate the last 25 amazing years, we made this extra special BIRTHDAY issue just for you. We hope you like it!

Reader Art of the Week

Hi readers,

Chirp reader Jack sent us this super colourful drawing of a rainbow robot! Check it out!

How creative, Jack!

Super awesome job! 

Readers, would you like to see your art on the Chirp blog? Send it to chirpblog@owlkids.com.

Have an awesome weekend!

-Samantha, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Reader Art of the Week

Hi readers,

Chickadee reader Harper sent us this awesome drawing of bunnies trying to grab a carrot! Check it out!

It’s always great to work as a team!

Awesome job, Harper!

Readers, would you like to see your art on the Chickadee blog? Send it to chickadeeblog@owlkids.com.

Have a great weekend!

-Samantha, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Reader Art of the Week

Reader Art of the Week

Hi readers,

Chickadee reader Madeleine sent us a drawing she made of a forest with animals! Check it out!

Awesome job! 

Readers, would you like to see your art on the Chickadee blog? Send it to chickadeeblog@owlkids.com.

Have a great weekend!

-Samantha, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Tongue Twister Tuesday

Hey readers,

It’s Tongue Twister Tuesday! Can you say these five times fast?

• Amazing Astronaut
• Green Grasshoppers
• Bouncy Ball
• Funky Flowers

Do you have any favourite tongue twisters? Let us know in the comments!

Talk to you later,

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Happy Eid-ul-Fitr!

Hi readers,

Happy Eid-ul-Fitr! This holiday marks the end of Ramadan, a month where Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset, give to charity, and volunteer at local shelters or food banks.

Eid is a time to celebrate all the hard work done in Ramadan. Muslims dress up in their best clothes, give gifts, eat lots of yummy food, and spend time with their families.

Happy Eid to those celebrating!

– Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Recipe: Lemonade!

Hey readers,

Happy Lemonade Day! Check out this yummy and refreshing recipe.

You can also find the recipe here. Always ask an adult for help in the kitchen!

STOP: Ask your parents for permission before opening a lemonade stand and always make sure to have an adult supervising. 

You’ll need:

• 1 1/2 half cups fresh squeezed lemon juice
• 5 cups cold water
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• Ice
• Pitcher
• OPTIONAL: lemon slices

How to make:

1. Combine the lemon juice, water, and sugar into a pitcher
2. Stir until sugar is completely dissolved.
3. Add ice and serve!
4. FUN IDEA: Add the lemon slices to the lemonade or on the rim of each glass when you serve. You can even add food coloring to make a fun coloured drink!

Enjoy!

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Reader Art of the Week

Hi readers,

Chirp reader Cameron sent us this awesome drawing of Chirp with his friends Tweet and Squawk! Check it out!

It’s great to have friends!

Awesome job, Cameron!

Readers, would you like to see your art on the Chirp blog? Send it to chirpblog@owlkids.com.

Have a super fun weekend!

-Samantha, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Reader Art of the Week

Hi readers,

Chickadee reader Nathan sent us a drawing he made of one of his favourite things – a rainbow! Check it out!

I love rainbows too, Nathan! They are so colourful and fun!

Awesome job!

Readers, would you like to see your art on the Chickadee blog? Send it to chickadeeblog@owlkids.com.

Have a great weekend!

-Samantha, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Listen to a Chickadee Story!

Hey readers,

Read about Daisy Mae and the plan to go outside in the April issue of Chickadee! Click play below to listen to Daisy Mae Springs Out by Troy Wilson, Illustrated by Kate Pellerin (Poopikat).

Daisy Mae Springs Out by Troy Wilson (read by Chickadee editorial assistant Mariam Ahmed), Chickadee April 2022

Happy listening!

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Listen to a Chirp Story!

Hey readers,

Click play below to listen to Wonder Wander by Sophia Kolinas, a story about a girl who learns to be happy again!

Wonder Wander by Sophia Kolinas (read by author), Chirp April 2022

Enjoy!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Spring Book Review: Whirl by Deborah Kerbel

Hi Everyone,

Did you know that April is Earth Month? What a great time to get outdoors and explore nature!

If you’re looking for a good book to help celebrate the Earth this month, check out Whirl by Deborah Kerbel. It’s a fun story about a maple tree seed pod that gets picked up by the wind and goes on a wild adventure!

Here’s what Chirp reader Thelonious thought of this book:

“I liked it. The part where the kids pretend that the maple keys are eyebrows and mustaches and walrus tusks was the funniest part. I like following the line of the maple keys with my finger when they fall. My favorite part was when the blue jay took the maple key! Other kids would maybe like it. I want to read it again!”

Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Thelonious!

To learn more about maple tree seed pods, check out the Science page in the April issue of Chirp magazine.

Happy reading!

• Jackie

Would You Rather Wednesday

Hey readers,

Here are some fun Would You Rather questions for you! Check out the scenarios below and decide which one you would rather do.

Would you rather: 

1. Become a wizard OR become a knight?
2. Eat at the Krusty Krab OR cook with Spongebob?
3. Invent a flying car OR invent a flying hoverboard?
4. Be as tall as an elephant OR as small as an ant?

Let us know your answers in the comments below!

Have a great day,

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com 

Tongue Twister Tuesday

Hey readers,

It’s Tongue Twister Tuesday! Can you say these five times fast?

• Clumsy Clams
• Purple Prunes
• Leaping Lemurs
• Tiny Towers

Do you have any favourite tongue twisters? Let us know in the comments!

Talk to you later,

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Cute Animal Video!

Hey readers,

Here’s a video of some cute bunnies!

Do you have a favourite animal? Let us know in the comments below!

Talk to you later,

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Reader Art of the Week

Hi readers,

Chickadee reader Georgie sent us a drawing she made of her favourite playground! Check it out!

Amazing job!

Readers, would you like to see your art on the Chickadee blog? Send it to chickadeeblog@owlkids.com.

Have a great weekend!

-Samantha, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Reader Art of the Week

Hi readers,

Chirp reader Emerson sent us this awesome drawing of Chirp! Check it out!

Great job!

Readers, would you like to see your art on the Chirp blog? Send it to chirpblog@owlkids.com.

Have a super fun weekend!

-Samantha, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Happy Earth Day!

Hi readers,

It’s Earth Day! Every year on April 22, people around the world reflect on how to better take care of the planet.

This year’s Earth Day theme is investing in our planet. Companies around the world are trying to use less plastic and make products that are more biodegradable or earth-friendly!

There are many ways you can help protect the environment on Earth Day. Here are a few ideas!

• Composting and recycling items.
• Turning off the lights and the computer when you don’t need them.
• Growing plants in your garden or in your home.
• Recycle items around your home to make something new!
• Buying from places that make recycled products.

What do you do on Earth Day? Share your tips with us in the comments below!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Knock-knock Jokes

Hi readers,

Here are some funny knock-knock jokes to share with your friends and family!

Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Doughnut.
Doughnut who?
Doughnut leave before you walk the dog!

Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Chick.
Chick who?
Chick your shoelaces, they’re untied!

Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Iguana.
Iguana who?
Iguana hold your hand!

Do you have any favourite knock-knock jokes? Let us know in the comments!

Talk to you later,

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Meet A Chickadee Reader

Boone

What’s the coolest thing you’ve learned from reading Chickadee?
That lobsters have teeth in their stomach.

What’s your favourite hobby?
Reading.

When did you start reading Chickadee?
I started reading Chickadee three years ago.

What book are you reading right now?
A lot, but my favourite is Ninja Kid by Anh Do.

If you could have any superpower, what would it be?
Teleportation.

Thanks for sharing, Boone! We love to read too!

Have a great day,

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Happy Ramadan!

Hi readers,

If you are celebrating the start of Ramadan, we wish you a happy, healthy, and safe month!

Ramadan is a month where Muslims all around the world fast from sunrise to sunset. They give lots of charity and volunteer at local shelters or food banks and they also try to do as many good deeds as they can.

Have a great Ramadan, full of lots of yummy food (when you’re done fasting, of course!) and good memories!

— The Chirp Team

Reader Art of the Week

Hi readers,

Chirp reader Evie sent us this awesome drawing of Chirp! Check it out!

Great job!

Readers, would you like to see your art on the Chirp blog? Send it to chirpblog@owlkids.com.

Have a great weekend!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Reader Art of the Week

Hi readers,

Chickadee reader Lauren sent us this awesome drawing! Check it out!

Great job! 🙂

Readers, would you like to see your art on the Chickadee blog? Send it to chickadeeblog@owlkids.com.

Have a fun weekend!

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Silly April Fool’s Day Pranks!

Hey readers!

Happy April Fools Day!

April Fools is such a fun day! You get to be silly, tell jokes, and do pranks that make people laugh. Try out some prank ideas below!

1. Banana Phone:

Take the phone that’s in your house, and switch it with a banana. When the phone rings, and someone goes to answer it, they will not peel-ieve you did that!

2. The ‘Because’ Hop:

Every time someone says the word ‘because’ hop on one foot. When they ask why you’re hopping, just say: “because!”

3. Musical Conversation:

Whenever someone asks you a question, sing them back your answer in a silly tune.

Let us know if you tried any of our April Fools Day pranks in the comments below!

Happy pranking,

– Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Reader Art of the Week

Hi readers,

Chickadee reader Emily sent us this cool drawing of Chick! Check it out!

Great job! 🙂

Readers, would you like to see your art on the Chickadee blog? Send it to chickadeeblog@owlkids.com.

Have a fun weekend!

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Reader Art of the Week

Hi readers,

Chirp reader Keaton sent us this fun drawing! Check it out!

Great job!

Readers, would you like to see your art on the Chirp blog? Send it to chirpblog@owlkids.com.

Have a great weekend!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Listen to a Chickadee Story!

Hey readers,

Read about Jupiter and the special gifts in the March issue of Chickadee! Click play below to listen to Jupiter’s Gifts by Tyler Clark Burke.

Jupiter’s Gifts by Tyler Clarke Burke (read by author/illustrator), Chickadee March 2022

Happy listening!

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Listen to a Chirp Story!

Hey readers,

Click play below to listen to A Fine Mess by Holman Wang, a story about a cute alien who travels to Earth!

A Fine Mess by Holman Wang (read by author), Chirp March 2022

Enjoy!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Reader Art of the Week

Hi readers,

Chirp reader Mavis sent us this drawing of the Chirp March cover. Check it out!

Great job!

Readers, would you like to see your art on the Chirp blog? Send it to chirpblog@owlkids.com.

Have a fun weekend!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com