Interview With An Artist

Hi readers,

If you read the January/February issue of Chirp Magazine, you might have seen a worldless story by Elisa Gutiérrez on page 24. We asked Elisa three questions to get to know her better:

1. What do you like to do before bed?

Read a good book.

2. What colour are your pyjamas?

Yellow

(The girl in Elisa’s story has yellow pyjamas, too!)

3. What do you like to dream about?

My favourite dreams are about flying around in the sky or swimming in crystal-clear water.

If you’re like Elisa and like to read a good book before bed, check out her new book from Owlkids called Letter Lunch. Letter Lunch is a wordless story about two hungry kids who go on an adventure to fill their tummies. This book comes out in March 2014.

Keep on reading!

Jackie, chirpblog@owlkids.com

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Happy Lunar New Year

Hi everyone,

All across the world people are celebrating Lunar New Year. Families gather together to ring in the new year with decorations, fireworks, and great food.

You can join the celebration by making this yummy Asian-style cucumber salad.

Cucumber Salad

You’ll need:

A seedless cucumber, cut into thin slices

2 tablespoons rice vinegar

1/2 teaspoon sugar

a pinch of salt

1 tablespoon of toasted sesame seeds

 

Mix vinegar with  salt and sugar and pour over cucumber slices. Top with sesame seeds and enjoy!

 

Happy Lunar New Year!

– Ashley

chirpblog@owlkids.com

 

 

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TV Show Review: Sheriff Callie’s Wild West

Hi readers!

I just watched a new Disney Junior show called “Sheriff Callie’s Wild West”. Join Sheriff Callie as she patrols her town, Nice and Friendly Corners, with her sidekicks Peck the woodpecker and Toby the cactus!

In the first episode, Toby is embarrassed when he sees a red bump on his nose and Peck says something he wishes he could take back. Can they find a way to solve their problems? You’ll have to tune in to find out!

The series premiere of “Sheriff Callie’s Wild West” is February 2nd at 11:30 a.m. ET on Disney Junior.

Melissa, chirpblog@owlkids.com

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Chirp Around Town

Hi readers,

Chirp and I visited Sick Kids Hospital yesterday. We read a story and hung out with some great kids to celebrate Family Literacy Day. It was so fun! Here’s a pic of Chirp from our fun day.

Jackie, chirpblog@owlkids.com

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Happy Family Literacy Day!

Hi readers,

January 27th is Family Literacy Day! Celebrate the joy of reading with a fun activity:

1. Act out a part from your favourite story.
2. Read a good book with your family. Check out some of our books here.
3. Draw a picture of your favourite book character.
4. Visit a Family Literacy Day event where you live.

Chirp Comic author/illustrator Patricia Storms will be celebrating at the Ontario Science Centre today. If you are in the Toronto area, be sure to drop by and see her!

Keep on reading!

Jackie, chirpblog@owlkids.com

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