Today is Shark Awareness Day!

Hey readers,

I know sharks may seem kind of scary, but these toothy fish are actually really cool! And they’re really important to our oceans. Unfortunately, a lot of sharks are at risk of extinction, so Shark Awareness Day is an awesome time to learn just how super sharks really are! Here are some fun facts to get you started:

• Sharks have no bones – their entire skeleton is made up of cartilage (the same stuff that makes up our ears and the tip of our nose)!
• Sharks lose and replace their teeth throughout their lifetime. Some sharks will go through up to 35,000 teeth!
• Sharks have been around for over 400 million years, which makes them older than dinosaurs!
• Sharks protect reefs from other predators to make sure all the plants and fish stay safe and healthy

Do you know any other fun facts about sharks you’d like to share? Let us know in the comments down below!

Talk later,

-Beckie, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

It’s World Book Day!

Hey readers,

Celebrate World Book Day by curling up with your favourite book or visiting the library to take out a new one!

Check out some Owlkids Books titles here as well!

Happy reading!

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@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 devices when you don’t need them.
• Growing plants in your garden or in your home.
• Recycle items around your home to make something new!
• Using reusable bags and water bottles.

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

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Happy Mario Day!

Hey readers,

Its-a-Mario Day! Celebrate the lovable game character and learn some cool facts below!

• Mario was created by game designer, Shigeru Miyamoto in Japan.
• Mario’s original name was Jumpman.
• Mario made his first appearance in the game called Donkey Kong in 1981.
• Mario was originally a carpenter (someone who makes things out of wood), not a plumber.
• Charles Martinet voices Mario, Wario, and Luigi.

What’s your favourite Mario game? Let us know in the comments below!

Have fun!

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Happy Holi!

Hi readers,

Tonight is the start of Holi, the Hindu festival of colours!

Holi is celebrated every year to welcome spring. During the festival, people celebrate by throwing  powdered paints and coloured water in the air, and on each other!

Every colour symbolizes something special and has an important meaning.

It’s also celebrated with singing, dancing, lots of yummy food, and bonfires!

If you’re celebrating Holi, let us know what you’re doing to celebrate the holiday.

– Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com