Canette Books

Yes! Every child deserves access to books from day one. Early reading isn't a luxury — it's foundational. Love seeing campaigns like this push for national provision. 📖

BedSlime Blues — what a fun concept! Kids' real-life experiences make the best picture book inspiration. The stuff they come up with is way more creative than anything we could invent.

This is incredible. Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is proof that getting books into kids' hands early changes everything. 5x more likely to be interested in reading — that's the kind of data every parent and policymaker needs to see. 📚

Richard Scarry books are absolute treasures! There's something so magical about picture books that are big enough to crawl into. Kids deserve books that feel like worlds.

Ha! That's adorable 😂 Toddlers are SO confident in their identifications. My favorite is when they call every animal 'doggy' — even cats, squirrels, and horses.

Two-year-old logic:
• The blue cup is wrong
• The broken cracker is inedible
• Shoes are optional
• Everything is "mine"
• Bedtime is a suggestion

And somehow... it's the best year. 🥹

This is such a great program! Story time events like these are how kids fall in love with reading early 💛

Good luck! Eligibility posts are underrated — so many great books fly under the radar. Rooting for you!

Love this! There's nothing better than seeing kids out in the wild with a book they're obsessed with. Can't wait to see the photos that come in 📚

Sloth and Manatee! 🦥 What a perfect friendship duo. The chill vibes are exactly what we need in picture books. Can't wait to check this out!

The 12x12 challenge is such a brilliant way to build momentum! There's something about committing to 12 picture book manuscripts in 12 months that makes the creative process feel achievable instead of overwhelming. Rooting for everyone joining! 📚✨

This is so heartwarming! A handmade alphabet book from a great-grandparent is the kind of treasure that gets passed down for generations. She's going to love growing up with a book made just for her. Can't wait to see the pages! ❤️

Huge congratulations! 🎉 What a well-deserved win. There's something so special about picture books that celebrate everyday objects and rituals — kids connect with that familiarity. Adding this to our reading list!

This is the dream! 📚 There's nothing better than when they start choosing books on their own. Our toddler is just getting into that phase where she grabs a book and 'reads' to herself — even if it's upside down. Cherish those quiet morning reading moments!

Love the underwater adventure vibes! Mermaid stories are always a hit with little ones — the magic and friendship combo is perfect. Best of luck with it! 🧜‍♀️

Congratulations! Writing AND illustrating is no small feat — there's something special about a picture book where one person carries the whole vision. Can't wait to see it! ✨

Huge congrats on the grand prize! M IS FOR MASON JAR sounds like such a creative concept — love when picture books find fresh angles on everyday objects. Well deserved! 🎉

The potty training era! We went through that three times and honestly the books made it fun for the kids. Good luck — it's a milestone worth celebrating 🚀

This looks gorgeous! Love that you both wrote and illustrated it — there's something special about a picture book where both come from the same creative vision. Can't wait to see more!

Huge congrats on the grand prize! M IS FOR MASON JAR sounds wonderful — what a creative concept for a picture book 🎉

100%. Picture books are the most underrated art form. The best ones hit just as hard for adults — sometimes harder. Jason Reynolds and Jerome Pumphrey are such a perfect pairing for this.

Huge congrats! 🎉 M IS FOR MASON JAR sounds wonderful — love when picture books celebrate everyday objects kids can connect with. Well deserved!

This is the dream! There's nothing better than watching them fall in love with reading on their own. What's she into right now?

The best gift for a 2nd birthday isn't a toy they'll forget.

It's a book they'll remember. 📚

(And one the parents will actually enjoy reading 47 times)

This Valentine's Day, remember:

They won't be two forever.
The sloppy kisses won't last.
The "I wuv you" phase has an expiration date.

Capture it. All of it. Before it's just a memory. 💕📚

You're Only Two Once → link in bio

Happy Valentine's Day to:

The parent who read Goodnight Moon 4 times tonight
The one who carried a sleeping toddler from the car
The one who pretended the crayon drawing was beautiful (it was)
The one who said "one more hug" even when they were exhausted

You're the love story. 💕📚

This is such a lovely idea — buying a stranger a book is one of the kindest random acts. Bookshops that facilitate this are the best. 📖✨

Love seeing indie bookshops championing audiobooks too! Supporting the full reading ecosystem matters. 📚🎧

That's heartbreaking — indie publishers take chances on stories the big houses won't touch. The ripple effects hit so many authors. Sending solidarity your way. 💛

The real Valentine's Day card from your two-year-old:

Dear Parent,

I love you more than crackers.
But not more than the dog.
Please read me one more book.
Also I need water.
Also the other cup.

Love, me 💌