Kim Campbell

Kim Campbell

@pblove.bsky.social

Former Children's LibrarianπŸ’— | Big Dreamer | Lover of picture books, the KidLit world, libraries, community, & fart books | Haiku Writer Website: www.booksbutterfliesandbeing.com KidLit Acrostics flipbook: https://heyzine.com/flip-book/fe5beff236.htm

547 Followers 215 Following 569 Posts Joined Oct 2023
9 hours ago

Preorder Just For Today through your favorite indie bookstore or ask your library to preorder it! And if you haven’t already read Maybe Tomorrow?, I highly recommend reading and sharing it! Good for the heart!πŸ’— (2/2)

#KidLit #SEL

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Screenshot of front cover of picture book, Just For Today, written by Charlotte Agell & illustrated by Ana RamΓ­rez GonzΓ‘lez Screenshot of front cover of picture book, Maybe Tomorrow?, written by Charlotte Agell & illustrated by Ana RamΓ­rez GonzΓ‘lez

I am SOOOOOO excited about Charlotte Agell’s & Ana RamΓ­rez GonzΓ‘lez’s follow up picture book to Maybe Tomorrow?, a story of grief, friendship, and healing I just adore!πŸ˜πŸ“šπŸ’—πŸŽ‰πŸŒŸ (1/2)

#KidLit #SEL

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Screenshot of front cover of picture book, The Stuffie Stand, written & illustrated by Maddie Frost
Screenshot of front cover of middle grade novel, Really Rubie, written & illustrated by Maddie Frost

More books I’m looking forward to written & illustrated by the hilarious Maddie Frost!πŸ˜πŸ“šπŸ’—πŸŽ‰πŸŒŸ

Preorder them from your favorite indie bookstore or ask your local library to purchase them!πŸ’—

#KidLit

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That’s what always comes to my mind when you post their photos - I can’t even stand it! Animals have a way!πŸ’—

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Thank you for sharing them with us! Good for the heart!πŸ’—βœ¨

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Those two!πŸ₯°πŸ’—

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Screenshot of front cover of picture book, The Great Escape, written & illustrated by Deborah Marcero

Looove this new picture book written & illustrated by @deborahmarcero.com! Siblings, imagination, and adventure all wrapped up in Amazing illustrations!πŸ˜πŸ“šπŸ’—πŸŽ‰πŸŒŸ

Check out your local library or favorite indie bookshop to get a copy!πŸ’—

#KidLit

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The start of a haiku, too!😊

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Screenshot of front cover of picture book, The Greatest River, written by Namita Moolani Mehra & illustrated by Khoa Le Screenshot of front cover of picture book, Twelve Daring Grays: A Whale Migration Adventure, written by Nora Nickum & illustrated by Elly MacKay

I love water - it’s healing & life giving properties & Beauty! And I love these new picture books by Namita Moolani Mehra, Khoa Le, @noranickumbooks.bsky.social, & Elly MacKay!

Check them out through your local library or favorite indie bookstore!πŸ˜πŸ“šπŸ’—πŸŽ‰πŸŒŸ They’re sure to touch your heart!πŸ’—βœ¨

#KidLit

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6 days ago

You’re welcome!πŸ’— I love your books and I love shouting about what I love!πŸ˜πŸ’—

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6 days ago

πŸ˜πŸ“šπŸ’—πŸŽ‰πŸŒŸ

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6 days ago

Book Love!πŸ˜πŸ“šπŸ’—πŸŽ‰πŸŒŸ Fabulous additions to home, school, public, & little free libraries! Fantastic gifts, too!😍

#KidLit #BookJoy

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6 days ago

Thanks so much, Beth!πŸ’— I love the beach and in any season! Summer is my favorite, but there’s something about the Divine quietness in the Winter. Oh, some more words to describe it!πŸ˜„

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6 days ago
Photo of a beach in the Winter. Fresh white snow with dunes off to the right leads to sand and water with a bright blue sky and a few white clouds. A haiku on the photo reads…

Winter beach
quiets the Soul 
soothes the senses

β€”Kim Campbell, Books, Butterflies, & Being
   Photo by Kim Campbell

#HaikuSaturday

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Screenshot of front cover of picture book, We All Belong, written & illustrated by Gianna Marino Screenshot of front cover of picture book, How a Bear Became a Book: The Collaboration That Created Winnie-the-Pooh, written by Annette Bay Pimentel & illustrated by Faith Pray

So looking forward to these picture books by Gianna Marino, @annettepimentel.bsky.social, & @faithpray7.bsky.social
coming out this month!πŸ˜πŸ“šπŸ’—πŸŽ‰πŸŒŸ

Get your preorders in through your favorite indie bookstore or ask your library to order them for their collection!πŸ’—

#KidLit #BookJoy

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Thank you, Susan!πŸ’— I took a bunch of pictures of similar designs. They all have stories!✨✨✨

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Screenshot of front cover of picture book, Mary Oliver, Holding On To Wonder, written by Erin Frankel & illustrated by Jasu Hu Screenshot of front cover of picture book, Words & Wonder: The Story of Poet Mary Oliver, written by Sara Holly Ackerman & illustrated by Naoko Stoop Screenshot of front cover of picture book, Goldfinches, written by Mary Oliver & illustrated by Melissa Sweet

More Book Joy!πŸ’— Love these PBs about Mary Oliver by Erin Frankel, Jasu Hu, @sarahollyackerman.bsky.social, Naoko Stoop, Mary Oliver, & Melissa Sweet!

Go on a reading journey with these Wonder-filled books through your local library or favorite indie bookstore!πŸ’—

#KidLit #MaryOliver #BookJoy

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It is so, so good! And I’m posting about it again right now!πŸ˜„

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Screenshot of front cover of picture book, Beatrix and the Unicorn, written & illustrated by Lita Judge Screenshot of front cover of picture book, Because of a Shoe, written by Julie Fogliano & illustrated by Marla Frazee

More Book Joy to share!πŸ˜πŸ“šπŸ’—πŸŽ‰πŸŒŸ I adore these new picture books by Lita Judge, Julie Fogliano, & @marlafrazee.bsky.social! Get copies of them through your favorite indie bookstore or your local library! Read on!πŸ’—πŸ’—πŸ’—

#KidLit #BookJoy

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Screenshot of front cover of picture book, A Ramadan Night, written by Nadine Presley & illustrated by Asma Enayeh Screenshot of front cover of picture book, Ramadan for Everyone, written by Aya Khalil & illustrated by Rashin Kheiriyeh

Loving these Ramadan picture books by @ayakhalilauthor.bsky.social, Rashin Kheiriyeh, @nadinepresley.bsky.social, & @asmaenayeh.bsky.social! More Book Joy to find through your favorite indie bookstore or library!πŸ˜πŸ“šπŸ’—πŸŽ‰πŸŒŸ

#KidLit #Ramadan #BookJoy

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Screenshot of front cover of picture book, Lucky New Year: Colors, written & illustrated by Joyce Wan Screenshot of front cover of picture book, Sparkles for Sunny: A Lunar New Year Story, written by Sylvia Chen & illustrated by Thai My Phuong

Loving these Lunar New Year picture books by @joycewanbooks.bsky.social, @sylviaichen.bsky.social, & Thai My Phuong! Go get copies through your favorite indie bookstore or library to read, share, purchase, or gift!πŸ˜πŸ“šπŸ’—πŸŽ‰πŸŒŸ

#KidLit #LunarNewYear

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1 week ago
Photo of a drawing of a heart shaped balloon outlined in bright pink pen. Around the balloon are a bunch of small size bright pink hearts. On the photo is a haiku which reads…

I know it is you
Right before my eyes, anchored
Eternal Love

β€”Kim Campbell, Books, Butterflies, & Being
   Photo by Kim Campbell

#HaikuSaturday

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2 weeks ago
Photo of three designs that look like shapes of bare trees on wet beach sand. A haiku on the photo reads…

Tree Goddesses
washed ashore
rerooting/rerouting

β€”Kim Campbell, Books, Butterflies, & Being
   Photo by Kim Campbell

#HaikuSaturday

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3 weeks ago

Love this!πŸ’—

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3 weeks ago

Just love this!😍πŸ₯°πŸ’—

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3 weeks ago
Photo of a woman in winter outerwear standing on the beach on a winter day smiling with her arms up over her head. A haiku on the photo reads…

The beach, my first love
Connecting me to myself
My own waves, flowing

β€”Kim Campbell, Books, Butterflies, & Being
   Photo by Kim Campbell Photo of a heart shape made of snow on the beach. On the photo a haiku reads…

Be my Valentine?
Always!
Gazing in mirror

β€”Kim Campbell, Books, Butterflies, & Being
   Photo by Kim Campbell

Sharing two haiku again today!πŸ’—πŸ’—πŸ’—

#HaikuSaturday

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Photo of a snow angel with a haiku typed on the photo which reads…

Snow angel play
Snuggled by Winter’s blanket 
Joy creating warmth

β€”Kim Campbell, Books, Butterflies, & Being
   Photo by Kim Campbell Photo of a what looks like an owl made of road salt and moisture on pavement. A haiku typed on the photo reads…

Whooo whooo do you see
on an outdoor adventure? 
Nature creates awe

β€”Kim Campbell, Books, Butterflies, & Being, and Sue Lessard
   Photo by Kim Campbell

Two haiku on this Wintry Saturday!β„οΈπŸ’—πŸŒŸ Thank you to my creative friend, Sue, for her inspiring words starting off my owl haiku!πŸ˜πŸ’—

#HaikuSaturday

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Love the photo and your haiku!β„οΈπŸ’—

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