Brian Lies

“Fun Size” is simply gaslighting. A regular candy bar is obviously more fun.

Or in a more sinister vein, since the wrapped critters appear unhappy, a spider reading to future meals?

O see it as a dad spider tending to spiderlings…

I had a blast interviewing @brianlies.bsky.social in the latest episode of the Origins of Creativity Podcast! Check it out!

Calling all cat lovers, museum goers, art appreciators, and picture book readers—CAT NAP by @brianlies.bsky.social is finally here! 🐈 🎨

Looking for ways to spark creativity in your classroom or library with CAT NAP? Click here for a free educator's guide: bit.ly/4lZmj5M

Thank you for this shout out! I wasn’t in Bluesky yesterday…

Thank YOU for this shout out. THE ROUGH PATCH is a story that took a long time to realize, but I’m glad I finally decided to push it forward!

Thanks for boosting the article! I think it’s important for kids to know that one’s “passion” isn’t found, it’s crafted over time—

Congratulations, Pam—I’m looking forward to reading it!

“Piggies,” the Beatles

Thank you for this wonderful shout out!

How exciting that Meet the Mini-mammals is on the @silverunicornbooks.bsky.social bestseller list for the third month in a row!
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Quite a let-down!

Damn. Anyone want rhubarb from my garden?

Near Gaithersburg, MD? Join me and many other wonderful authors and illustrators at the Gaithersburg Book Festival, 10-6, Saturday, May 17th. I’ll be presenting and signing @mstewartscience.bsky.social ‘s MEET THE MINI MAMMALS (and a sneak peek at what’s next!).

Mal= bad
Ort = place (in German)

Shovel and wheelbarrow. I had six yards of mulch delivered Thursday, and spent yesterday and today in backbreaking work. Still another day to clear the pile in the drive—but it’ll be worth it!

Other option is to buy bags of soil, only 40 lb. or so each, so easier to shift…

The cover art is a picture of a gardener (who happens to be a fox) on a ladder shaping a tall bush with shears. He's wearing a red long sleeved undershirt, denim blue overalls and gloves. The background has a fence in the midground and the sky above.

This one never grows old: THE ROUGH PATCH, a #picturebook written and illustrated by @brianlies.bsky.social. About sharing your life with a dog. So poignant and lovely. And if you love dogs, check out @weratedogs.com. Always heartwarming. #kidlit #PB

From "Bitsy Bat, School Star" by @kazwindness.bsky.social to "Bats at the Library" by @brianlies.bsky.social , these amazing illustrated children's books will bring kids closer to a deep connection with a mysterious but cute creature at nighttime. 🦇

[🖋️ Writer: Sophia Gerneck] 📚💙

#BookSky #Bat

Nonfiction Readers Theater Last week,  I shared some information about the nonfiction read aloud resources on my website and provided a link to the read aloud guide ...

Teachers! Librarians!
Tips for adding Nonfiction Readers Theater to your lessons.
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And sneeze and disease. I heard them all as a kid

The name is pronounced “lees,” and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise (don’t be fooled by the pirate readings of my books on YouTube!).

One more reason to love and support local independent bookstores. My book with @brianlies.bsky.social is #2 on the @silverunicornbooks.bsky.social bestsellers list.
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Delighted to see that @mrschureads.bsky.social added my upcoming CAT NAP to his 2025 Books I Love presentation. Thank you, Mr. Schu!

Just seeing this now—thanks for including CAT NAP on your list!

Incredible New Nonfiction Children’s Books, March 2025 imaginationsoup.net/new-nonficti... #kidlit @mstewartscience.bsky.social @brianlies.bsky.social @katiewrayschon.bsky.social @brookehartman.bsky.social @lourdesheuer.bsky.social

I’m glad you’re here.

Cynthia Erivo. Wow.

Did anyone speak up and say “this is ridiculous?”

Hah! I’ll go!