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Brick & Mortar Books @brick-mortar.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

It's a great feeling when your stuffie matches your book! 🧸 @elaynecrain.bsky.social @shelbyvanpelt.bsky.social #booksky

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Elayne Crain @elaynecrain.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Janet, I'm so sorry I've been so bad about keeping up with my Bluesky @s! But thank you so much, and I'm so glad you enjoyed it. :) Have a lovely end of January!

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Elayne Crain @elaynecrain.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

I'm admittedly biased, but *whatever* John used, worked! Ha ha ha! :) I truly love the art in this book.

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Elayne Crain @elaynecrain.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

Definitely!! Team trophy!! :) And still prominently displayed through 2026 (though it will be moved to a wall when we finally get the tree down). :)

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eastwestlit.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Congrats John Ledda, illus. THERE'S SOMETHING ODD ABOUT THE BABYSITTER by @elaynecrain.bsky.social WINNER / 2025 Undies Awards 100scopenotes.com/2025/11/24/a... via @100scopenotes.bsky.social Feiwel & Friends

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Inked Voices @inkedvoices.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

ANNOUNCEMENT! We've been working hard behind the scenes this year to revamp our approach to our scholarship program. It's now ready and applications for our 2026 scholarship program are LIVE! forms.gle/Pe2qKyaGMH67...

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Elayne Crain @elaynecrain.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

So very excited for this long time writing buddy! Go, Kara, go!

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Elayne Crain @elaynecrain.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

Aww, thank you so very much for sharing, @lisasbilla.bsky.social! Hugs!

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Elayne Crain @elaynecrain.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

Today's #ChewyReviewy is "Mommy's New Friend" by Shelley Tougas and Sara Palacios. A tough subject, handled with care and authenticity throughout. Online review here, Insta, Amazon & Goodreads! #pb #mirrorsandwindows #toughsubjects #divorce #newfamily #classroom www.goodreads.com/book/show/11...

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Mommy's New Friend

Mommy's New Friend is a heartfelt, lyrical story about …

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Elayne Crain @elaynecrain.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

Aww, thanks for sharing, Kelli! :) Hope your September is off to a lovely start!

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Elayne Crain @elaynecrain.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

You can also look up "icebox cakes" online--lots of them use cookies instead of cake layers, but after everything sets, you can't much tell. You might use graham crackers, chocolate chip cookies, or wafer cookies, for example, and they sort of "fluff up" in the freezer once layered.

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Elayne Crain @elaynecrain.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

Aww, so proud "There's Something Odd About the Babysitter" made it into your awesome-looking library haul! :) Hope you enjoy! (And what company!)

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Elayne Crain @elaynecrain.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

WA #scbwi folk: the annual SCBWI WWA summer potluck is this Sunday, August 17! Please bring a dish to share (or a picnic for yourself) and maybe a camp chair or picnic blanket. We'll provide the beverages, plates/utensils/napkins, and the company. Hope to see you there! #kidlit #washington

SCBWI Western Washington Kidlit Summer Potluck Picnic - This Sunday! August 17, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Luther Burbank Park. The Meadow at 2040 84th Ave SE, Mercer Island

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Authors Against Book Bans @authorsabb.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

Happy Monday! The bigger our crew the more we can change! If you have an author/illustrator in your life (esp if they're not on #BookSky) make sure they know about us. Share the form to join with them. Thank you!

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Hello! We're Authors Against Book Bans, a group of authors who’ve come together to protect and promote the freedom to read on both the national and local levels. We’re creating a network of authors to...

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Elayne Crain @elaynecrain.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

Not sure how those amazing indie #booksellers pick the "Other Children's Indie Favorites" corner book, but gosh, we're SO honored they shared our tale of three tails (conspicuously poking out of a trench coat) with such impressive, storied company! Thank you, @americanbookseller.bsky.social!!

July 23, 2025 American Indie Bestseller List flyer, with the picture book "There's Something Odd About the Babysitter" featured in the corner as "Other Children's Indie Favorites"

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MacKids Books @mackidsbooks.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

Is it us or is there something . . . odd . . . about this babysitter? 🦝 A boy gets more than he bargained for when his babysitter may or may not be a stack of raccoons in a trench coat in this laugh out loud funny picture book that kids will want to read again and again ❤️ @elaynecrain.bsky.social

A picture book spread from There's Something Odd About The Babysitter. The page depicts a young boy and his dog meeting his new babysitter, who is very obviously three raccoons in a trench coat.

Text reads: Freddie's nail chewing was interrupted by a grunt. He and the babysitter regarded one another. Hmmm, thought Freddie. There's something odd about this babysitter.

There's something a bit odd here. (In yellow text, coming from the babysitter's trench coat: Screeeeeech! Hisss! Grrrrr!) The babysitter's belly growled-loudly. "Perhaps it's time to make dinner?" Freddie suggested.

A picture book cover on a dark green background. The title is There's Something Odd About The Babysitter by Elayne Crain, illustrated by John Ledda.

Text underneath the cover reads:
"Read. Laugh. Repeat" - Kirkus Reviews
Ages 4-8

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Kidlit411 @kidlit411.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, THERE'S SOMETHING ODD ABOUT THE BABYSITTER by @elaynecrain.bsky.social, illustrated by John Ledda (Feiwel and Friends) To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday update: kidlit411.com/2025/07/the-...

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Elayne Crain @elaynecrain.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

Congrats to bimonthly critique partner (and all-around lovely person) @meilinc.bsky.social!! Can't wait to pre-order! 🔥Go, MeiLin, go!!

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Sean McCarthy @mccarthylit.com · 15/07/2025

Hear ye, hear ye! I declare that today is the Book Birthday of THE KING OF BOOKS by @ginaperry.bsky.social, published by @mackidsbooks.bsky.social! Available everywhere books are sold, including your local indie via bookshop.org/p/books/the-.... Congrats, Gina!!!

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Check out The King of Books - A laugh-out-loud story about an enthusiastic king who learns the power of books! It’s Book Day, everyone! And the King of Books cannot wait to sho...

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Elayne Crain @elaynecrain.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Author-signed copies of "There's Something Odd About the Babysitter" are back in stock at Brick & Mortar bookstore in Redmond, WA!

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Elayne Crain @elaynecrain.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

An absolute pleasure! :) Thank you so much for stocking, sharing (and even recommending) this book! 👦🏽+ 🦝🦝🦝🧥= 😍

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Gina Perry @ginaperry.bsky.social · 06/07/2025

It's time for July's Doodle Mail (my author newsletter). This month features a book giveaway, a How-to-Draw The King printable, and a recap of my trip to Switzerland! #kidlit

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Tiger Time

How-to-draw THE KING OF BOOKS drawing sheet, Switzerland vacation recap, Upcoming bookstore and library events, Book and Podcast recommendations.

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Elayne Crain @elaynecrain.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

Today's #ChewyReviewy is "To Catch a Ghost" by @rachmakesbooks.bsky.social‬. You are advised: catch this one! Online review here, Insta, Amazon & Goodreads! #kidlit #bookrecs #pb #humor #heart #visualstorytelling #showandtell www.goodreads.com/book/show/21...

Cover of Rachel Michelle Wilson's picture book, "To Catch a Ghost," which features a kid with a ghost caught in a net.

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Elayne Crain @elaynecrain.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Ohmygoodness, Rebecca, what a lovely post to see (especially amidst "all the rest" 😱). I'm so delighted he is enjoying it! (And good luck with the babysitter!! May they be very special!!)

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Elayne Crain @elaynecrain.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Brenna and @brittanypomales.bsky.social - I just listened to this episode this weekend (plus the one with Brittany, which I very much enjoyed). So good! It's exactly the kind of podcast that causes me problems. Ha ha. :) And thank you for the sweet shout-out. Hugs from Seattle to the whole crew!

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Elayne Crain @elaynecrain.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Love this book! Congrats to Hilary and Matt!

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Maria Marshall @mmarshallauthor.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

This #PPBF debut is a super silly, humorous book about being engaged with others and making friends. www.mariacmarshall.com/single-post/... @elaynecrain.bsky.social John Ledda Feiwel & Friends #kidlit #humor #Giveaway

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Elayne Crain @elaynecrain.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Thank you so much for sharing, Maria!! 👦🏽+ 🦝🦝🦝🧥= 😍

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Gina Perry @ginaperry.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

Ta-da! It’s an unboxing (sort of!) for THE KING OF BOOKS. Out July 15th from Feiwel & Friends Macmillan. Many thanks to my editor Anna Roberto, designer Mike Burroughs and my agent @mccarthylit.com #kidlit #kidlitart #pug

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Elayne Crain @elaynecrain.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

I hear you--it's insane, and just one layer in a huge steaming pile of insanity. I did see that they have a deal with Netflix...which isn't ideal, but at least it's keeping them afloat until saner heads prevail!

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Macmillan Children's School & Library Marketing @mackidssl.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

Our June New Releases Roundup is live! Tap the link to see what we've got coming out this month, including the following picture books! bit.ly/4dE3Mtg ☀️ Angel Draws a Dinosaur ☀️ The Worry-Worry Whale Made 32 Mistakes ☀️ There's Something Odd About the Babysitter #edusky #newbooks #kidsbooks

A collage of book covers for books that are publishing this june.

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Elayne Crain @elaynecrain.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Interview and giveaway on Maria Marshall's blog! :) (Thank you so very much, @mmarshallauthor.bsky.social!)

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Maria Marshall @mmarshallauthor.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Debut author @elaynecrain.bsky.social shares insights into creating her seriously silly picture book - There's Something Odd About the Babysitter. www.mariacmarshall.com/single-post/... John Ledda Feiwel & Friends #interview #kidlit #humor

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Elayne Crain @elaynecrain.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Aww, Maria--thank you so much for the interview, and sharing more about this book with your readers! I'm deeply honored. :)

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Elayne Crain @elaynecrain.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Ohmygosh, thank you ALL so much for all the book love and support! 👦🏽+ 🦝🦝🦝🧥= 🥰 John and I are SO honored by the reception the book is getting from children's book lovers like you all. Hugs and gratitude, @andichitty.bsky.social, @ryannjones117.bsky.social and @storytimesprint.bsky.social!!

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Elayne Crain @elaynecrain.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

Today's #ChewyReviewy is "Blue" by @suzannekaufmanart.bsky.social. The perfect bedtime read! Online review here, Insta, Amazon & Goodreads! #kidlit #bookrecs #pb #heart #visualstorytelling www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Five-star review of the picture book, "Blue" by Suzanne Kaufman (click to follow link to read actual review content).

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