It’s World Penguin Day!

Hey readers,

To celebrate World Penguin Day, check out these cool facts about penguins you might not know!

• There are 18 different species of penguins, including one called the Macaroni penguin!
• Penguins are the fastest swimming bird and can reach speeds up to 36 km/h (22 mph).
• Just like dogs, penguins release body heat by panting.
• During the winter, penguins huddle together to keep each other and their eggs warm.
• Archaeologists have found fossils of penguins that were five feet tall. That’s as tall as a person!

Do you know any fun facts about penguins? Let us know in the comments below!

-Taylor, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Save the Birds

Sometimes birds can’t see windows of buildings and they accidentally fly into them and get injured. Help keep birds safe by making decals that you can put on your windows. When birds see decals they know that they know that there is a window there that they can’t fly through.

You’ll need:

• puffy fabric paint
• plastic lid

How to make:

1. Use the fabric paint to draw pictures on the plastic lid – they can be of birds, flowers, anything you want.
2. Let the paint dry for one day and then carefully peel the decals off the plastic lid.
3. Stick the decals to the inside of your window, a few inches apart so the birds see them.

Here’s a helpful video of this craft being made:

To learn more about birds, be sure to check out the May issue of Chirp magazine!

— Jackie

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,

Baby Animals With Their Families Book Giveaway

Hey readers,

Suzi Eszterhas’s latest book, Baby Animals With Their Families, is so cute it might make you say, “Awwww.”

From adorable sloths to chimpanzees, Baby Animals With Their Families gives you a peek at not only the cutest animals, but also their families that come in many different shapes and sizes. Just like us, baby animals need their families to help them learn and grow.

How would you like to WIN a copy of this book? Comment below your favourite animal or email your name and age to chirpblog@owlkids.com. One winner will receive a copy of Baby Animals With Their Families!

Contest deadline: March 5th, 2019

The winner will be chosen by random draw and announced on the blog. For full contest rules and regulations click here.

Prize courtesy of Owlkids Books.

Good luck in the contest, everyone!

-Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com