The April Issue is Here!

Hi Readers!

The April issue of Chirp magazine is packed with SILLY FUN!

Make funny paper mustaches and noses for pretend play, learn why tickling makes us laugh, and read a silly poem. Even the Amazing Animal feature is kind of a silly animal: the giraffe! Giraffes are so cute and sooooooo tall. They are so tall when they need a drink of water they need to spread their legs waaaaaaaaaay to bend down and reach the lake or stream.

Another cool fact about giraffes is that babies are able to walk just minutes after they are born! Check out this video of a baby giraffe taking its first steps. Like many babies, it falls down a lot but then finally gets it!

Meet a Panda for National Panda Day!

Hey readers,

It’s National Panda Day on March 16th! Check out the May 2022 issue of Chirp, to get to know this cool creature!

Did you know pandas have bones that act like fingers and thumbs? This helps them grab food to eat!

Have a great day,

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Craft: Shamrock Stamps

Hey readers,

The March issue of Chirp is all about art! To make your own awesome artwork, check out this Shamrock Stamp craft:

You can also find the craft here.

You’ll need:

• Green Pipe Cleaner
• Clothespin (optional)
• Green paint
• Paper

What to do:

1. Wrap the pipe cleaner around each of your first 3 fingers.

2. Carefully pull the pipe cleaner off your fingers. Pinch the 3 leaves together and then twist it to keep everything in place.

3. Once you have your shamrock, just dip it in green paint and start stamping! (For easier gripping, clip a clothespin on the stem)

Have fun creating!

-Beckie, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Amazing Animal: Whale Sharks

Hey readers,

Our Animal Animal for the Jan/Feb issue is the whale shark! These giants can be found in tropical oceans all over the world.

Did you know the whale shark is related to the Orthacanthus? It was a shark that lived during the time of the dinosaurs!

To learn more about these amazing animals, check out the Jan/Feb issue!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Reader Art of the Week

Hey readers,

Look at this awesome photo that Chirp reader Jethro sent us this week!

Jethro went to the Snowking Winter Festival featured in our December 2022 issue! Jethro also got to meet the Snowking himself and pose with Chirp in front of the castle!

Wow! Thank you so much for sending us this photo, Jethro! We think this is super cool.

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

Have a great weekend!

-Beckie, chirpblog@owlkids.com