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Kyle Reed @cutdrawglue.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Detail from the Out Of This World quiz illustration in OWL’s Special Summer-sized issue. @owlkids.bsky.social #OWLMagazine #illustration #space #astronaut #planets

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Kyle Reed @cutdrawglue.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

My illustration for the Out Of This World quiz in OWL’s Special Summer-sized issue! Big thanks to AD Alex Dorward and @owlkids.bsky.social #OWLMagazine #illustration #space #astronaut #planets

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Kyle Reed @cutdrawglue.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Painted turtle, from 2017. Inspired by a trip to Point Pelee National Park. #illustration #animals #turtle #ontarioparks #digitalcollage

Illustration of a painted turtle on a mound of earth in a body of water.

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Kyle Reed @cutdrawglue.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

An incredible pleasure to work with #ChirpMagazine and Faith Cochran on this All About Dinosaurs feature for their January/February issue. #dinosaur #illustration #kidlit #magazine

A variety of illustrated dinosaurs in an illustrated background with dinosaur facts throughout.

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Kyle Reed @cutdrawglue.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I illustrate cute and cozy folks and families. Represented by the fine folks at @astoundus.bsky.social 🌐 cutdrawglue.com 📧 kyle@cutdrawglue.com #kidlitart #illustration #family #hockey #teamcanada

Illustration of a mother and daughter playing hockey on an ice covered pond.

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Kyle Reed @cutdrawglue.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

A new festive piece for the season. A small slip-up with St. Nick’s sleigh leads to a regretful reindeer’s review of the wreckage. Thanks to the fine folks at @astoundus.bsky.social for inspiring this illustration. #Christmas #illustration #kidlitart #reindeer #wintertime

An illustration of a reindeer looking at Santa Claus, random gifts and other reindeer stuck in the snow. An overturned sleigh is in the background.

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Kyle Reed @cutdrawglue.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Thrilled to share the last three illustrations from the SPORT or SHAM feature in the December issue of #OWLMagazine; Boule de glace, The North Pole Marathon, and my personal favourite, Yukigassen. Thanks AD Alex Dorward and @owlkids.bsky.social. #illustration #wintersports #skating #snowballfight

One person, wearing protective sports gear, ice skates and carrying a type of ball, skating away from another person wearing protective sports gear and ice skates.

Three runners in winter gear running across an arctic landscape.

One person in winter gear and a protective helmet holding a snowball, hiding from oncoming snowballs.

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Kyle Reed @cutdrawglue.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

The first four winter sports images I illustrated for the current issue of #OWLMagazine; Shovel Racing, Ice Surfing, Skijoring and the Northern Treasure Hunt. Would definitely try the shovel races! Thanks AD Alex Dorward and @owlkids.bsky.social. #illustration #wintersports #shovelrace #skiing

Person in winter gear preparing to race down a hill on a snow shovel.

Person wearing a cold weather wetsuit riding an orange surf board on an ice floe.

A person snorkelling under pieces of ice while looking for gold coins.

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Kyle Reed @cutdrawglue.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

The full winter sports spread I illustrated for this month’s issue of #OWLMagazine. Researching each sport was a blast! And imagining what the fake events would look like was silly fun. Thanks AD Alex Dorward and @owlkids.bsky.social #illustration #magazine #wintersports #wintertime

Magazine pages showing various illustrations of winter sports; ice surfing, skiing, running, skating, diving and snowball fights.

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Kyle Reed @cutdrawglue.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Some kids have already returned to school and our little guy is heading back next week. This illustration, from @mkbirmingham.bsky.social's great book CHOMP-O-RAMA (published by @owlkids.bsky.social) feels appropriate. #backtoschool #illustration #kidlit #kidlitart #kidsbooks #picturebooks

Illustration of two young kids, carrying back packs and lunch bags, on their way to school. Trees are in the background.

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Kyle Reed @cutdrawglue.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

School is starting up again soon and it reminded me of some images I did for Chomp-O-Rama. Packing the lunches and loading up the back packs. Catching the bus or walking to class. #backtoschool #illustration #kidlit #kidlitart #kidsbooks #picturebooks #citybus #publictransport

Illustration of a mother and two children riding a city bus and enjoying a snack.

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Kyle Reed @cutdrawglue.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Bucket truck riding into the storm. Big thank yous to @solsticeillo.bsky.social‬ at ‪@astoundus.bsky.social‬ and my in-house AD Jen Hsieh for the feedback on this one. #truck #buckettruck #storm #illustration #vehicleillustration #picturebook #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #anthropormorphic

Illustrated anthropormorphic bucket truck driving into a storm. Trees and leaves blowing in the wind.

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Kyle Reed @cutdrawglue.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

CHOMP-O-RAMA is available now! I had so much fun illustrating @mkbirmingham.bsky.social ’s book, and so proud it’s out on shelves! A huge thanks to the incredible team at @owlkids.bsky.social for including me in this project and always being there. #kidlit #canlit #kidsbooks #owlkids

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Kyle Reed @cutdrawglue.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

Another preview image from CHOMP-O-RAMA, out in less than two weeks! In these images we have a kiddo enjoying some pho. A warm bowl of pho is always a good idea. Written by @mkbirmingham.bsky.social, illustrated by me, published by @owlkids.bsky.social. #picturebooks #kidsbooks #kidlitart #canlit

Illustration of a child eating a bowl of pho with chopsticks and a spoon.

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Kyle Reed @cutdrawglue.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

CHOMP-O-RAMA is out in stores soon! Pre-order from your local bookstore, @owlkids.bsky.social or online retailers :) I learned so much about how #animals eat from @mkbirmingham.bsky.social's book. Did you know #crocodiles swallow rocks?! Rocks in their tummies help digest their meals. #kidsbooks

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Kyle Reed @cutdrawglue.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Excited to share more process work for CHOMP-O-RAMA, out April 15th! Written by @mkbirmingham.bsky.social, illustrated by me, published by @owlkids.bsky.social. #picturebooks #kidsbooks #canlit

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Owlkids Publishing @owlkids.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Get excited with us! Some of our Spring books are about to hit the shelves soon! -HANNAH AND THE WRONG NOTE -THE JELLYFISH BUS -CHOMP-O-RAMA: THE STRANGE WAYS THAT ANIMALS EAT Coming APRIL 15! Pre-order today 💙 #NewBooksForSpring #NewBooks #STEM #ClassroomBooks #KidLit

image shows spreads from books with book reviews of the following titles:

HANNAH AND THE WRONG NOTE: “A perfectionist pianist learns to let loose in this melodic picture book” (Foreword, STARRED REVIEW) and “Sound, visually inspired guidance for young perfectionists" (Kirkus)

CHOMP-O-RAMA: THE STRANGE WAYS THAT ANIMALS EAT: "A lively comparison of human vs. animal eating habits ... Appetizing fare for the information-hungry" (Kirkus)

THE JELLYFISH BUS: "Beautifully colored, detailed illustrations with just the right comic touch" (SLJ) and "An imaginative exploration of ocean depths" (Kirkus)

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Kyle Reed @cutdrawglue.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

Under a month until CHOMP-O-RAMA is out in the wild! Written by @mkbirmingham.bsky.social, illustrated by me, published by @owlkids.bsky.social. As a special preview, over the next few weeks, I’m sharing some images from the book along with behind the scenes sketches. #picturebooks #kidsbooks

A rough colour study for an illustration of bats.

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Maria Birmingham @mkbirmingham.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

The first review for CHOMP-O-RAMA is here 😬, and it’s a nice one ☺️: “Appetizing fare for the information-hungry.” Phew! Thank you, Kirkus Reviews! Coming in April, but you can #preorder now! @cutdrawglue.bsky.social @owlkids.bsky.social www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...

Cover of Chomp-O-Rama showing an illustrated otter eating a clam, alongside editorial information

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Kyle Reed @cutdrawglue.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Received the January/February issue of OWL with my illustration for the Laboratory Look puzzle page. Art direction by Alex Dorward. Had great time coming up with all the details and characters. Thanks Alex and thanks @owlkids.bsky.social #OWLMagazine #illustration #kidlitart #kidsmagazine

Illustrated puzzle page with anthropomorphic characters and young children conducting science experiments.

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