The May issue of Chirp is here!

Hi everyone,

The May issue of Chirp is ready and it is all about BIRDS! In the Amazing Animal section this month you will learn about fantastic flamingoes. Check out this video of a flock of pink flamingoes.

For more birdy fun, be sure to check out the May issue!

Happy reading,

— Jackie

Chirp’s Spring Contest

Hi, readers,

Do you feel like spring is in the air? I do! And this spring, whether you are going on vacation, celebrating Easter with family, or just playing at home, LEGO and Chirp have something cute and fun to offer you.

For a chance to WIN 1 of 3 LEGO Brickheads Easter Chick sets, comment on this post or send an email to the address below and let us know something you are looking forward to this spring. Remember to include your first name and age.

Prizes courtesy of Lego.

Contest deadline: April 30, 2019

For full contest rules and regulations click here.

Good luck in the contest!

— Jackie,

Fun Facts About Rats

Hi readers,

In honour of World Rat Day, here are some fun facts about Rats!

• Rats have great memories. Once they learn a travel route, they won’t forget it.
• Rats’ tails help them stay balanced and communicate with other rats.
• Rats are pretty great swimmers.
• The largest rat is believed to be more than 32 inches (81 centimetres) long!
• Rats love a good nap and spend about 76 percent of their day sleeping.
• Rats are super clean and groom themselves several times a day.
• Rats communicate with sounds that can’t be heard by the human ear.
• When tickled, rats laugh by making a chirping sound.

Do YOU know any fun facts about rats that you’d like to share? Leave them in the comments below for us.

Have a great day,

-Trisha, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Happy Monday!

 

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Hey readers,

To brighten up your Monday, here is a video of a cute dog getting its head groomed. So cute!

Do you love this video as much as I do? Let me know in the comments below!

Until next time,

-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Chirp’s Book Giveaway Winner

Congrats to Kyle Thurston, age 4, who wins a copy of Baby Animals With Their Families by Suzi Eszterhas!

Thanks to everyone who participated, and good luck in the next Chirp Contest.

-Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com