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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

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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, 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

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

09.03.2026 16:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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

07.03.2026 14:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ˜πŸ“šπŸ’—πŸŽ‰πŸŒŸ

07.03.2026 14:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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

#KidLit #BookJoy

07.03.2026 14:23 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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˜„

07.03.2026 13:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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

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

07.03.2026 13:12 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Screenshot of front cover of picture book, We All Belong, written & illustrated by Gianna Marino

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

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

07.03.2026 00:32 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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

05.03.2026 23:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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, 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, 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

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

05.03.2026 14:49 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1

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

05.03.2026 14:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Screenshot of front cover of picture book, Beatrix and the Unicorn, written & illustrated by Lita Judge

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

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

03.03.2026 20:16 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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, 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

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

03.03.2026 20:10 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Screenshot of front cover of picture book, Lucky New Year: Colors, written & illustrated by Joyce Wan

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

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

01.03.2026 14:07 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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

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

28.02.2026 23:20 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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

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

22.02.2026 03:52 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Love this!πŸ’—

15.02.2026 19:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Just love this!😍πŸ₯°πŸ’—

14.02.2026 22:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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 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

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

14.02.2026 22:08 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ™πŸ»πŸ’—

09.02.2026 02:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ˜πŸ˜‰πŸ’—

08.02.2026 18:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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 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

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

08.02.2026 01:02 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

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

31.01.2026 20:42 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Super hungry now!😍 Love this!πŸ’—

31.01.2026 20:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Photo of an amaryllis bud and stem. A gray recliner is in the background. A haiku on the photo reads…

Candle shape stage
Bud opening to Light
Emanating Hope

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

Photo of an amaryllis bud and stem. A gray recliner is in the background. A haiku on the photo reads… Candle shape stage Bud opening to Light Emanating Hope β€”Kim Campbell, Books, Butterflies, & Being Photo by Kim Campbell

HopeπŸ’—πŸ’—πŸ’—

#HaikuSaturday

#BloomScrolling

31.01.2026 15:40 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰

27.01.2026 16:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Giveaway!πŸ§§πŸ“šπŸ’—πŸŽ‰πŸŒŸ

#KidLit

27.01.2026 16:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

About a couple of months ago, I got one from a KidLit author. I can’t remember who, but I believe the person passed several years ago. That being said, of course it would be super cool if the email from Judy Blume was legit!

27.01.2026 15:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ₯°πŸ’— Boop!πŸ˜‰

24.01.2026 23:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Photo of some heart shapes, among other shapes, designed by nature, specifically from road salt, on pavement. A haiku on the photo reads…

Waves of hearts
Even in the frigid air
Love can’t be frozen

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

Photo of some heart shapes, among other shapes, designed by nature, specifically from road salt, on pavement. A haiku on the photo reads… Waves of hearts Even in the frigid air Love can’t be frozen β€”Kim Campbell, Books, Butterflies, & Being Photo by Kim Campbell

πŸ’—πŸ’—πŸ’—

#HaikuSaturday

24.01.2026 19:38 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks, Abbie!πŸ’— It’s so, so true!πŸΎπŸΎπŸ’—πŸŒŸ

17.01.2026 20:46 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0