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Firefly Books @fireflybooks.bsky.social · 15h

Celebrating 40 years of Love You Forever! ❤️ Robert Munsch’s beloved story, illustrated by Sheila McGraw, has been read, shared and loved by generations of families. Happy 40th anniversary to a Canadian classic! #LoveYouForever #RobertMunsch

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Firefly Books @fireflybooks.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

🏈 Football is back! Relive 60 years of the biggest game in sports with "60 Super Bowls" by Allan Maki and Dave Naylor, packed with iconic plays, legendary performances, unlikely heroes, stats, photos and unforgettable Super Bowl moments. Available now! 🏆

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Firefly Books @fireflybooks.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

📚🦅📘 Back to school is here! Dive into a world of discovery with children's nonfiction books. Perfect for curious minds eager to learn and explore. Grab your copies now and let the adventures begin! 🪨🐦📚 #BackToSchool #KidsBooks #ReadingIsFun #childrensnonfiction

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Firefly Books @fireflybooks.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

🦧 This #WorldOrangutanDay, discover one of our closest, and most endangered, relatives. "Orangutans" by zoologist and conservationist Ronald Orenstein explores the history, remarkable lives and uncertain future of these charismatic red apes. 🌿 #Orangutans #Conservation

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Science Writers and Communicators of Canada @swc-can.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Congratulations to professional research astronomer 🔭 Marcin Sawicki, whose book Webb's Cosmos published by @fireflybooks.bsky.social has been shortlisted for the 2025 SWCC Book Awards 📚🏆! 🔗 Learn more: sciencewriters.ca/2025-Book-Aw... #SWCCBookAwards #ScienceBooks #CanadianBooks

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Firefly Books @fireflybooks.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Celebrate the enduring legacy of the canoe with three inspiring reads. "Observing Nature by Canoe and Kayak," "Birchbark Canoe: Living Among the Algonquin" and "Canoe: A Living Tradition" explore paddling, craftsmanship, history and our connection to the natural world.

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Firefly Books @fireflybooks.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

🌕 Happy #InternationalMoonDay! Celebrate our nearest celestial neighbor with "Photographic Atlas of the Moon" by Robert Reeves, a stunning guide for amateur astronomers. 🚀 And preorder "History of Lunar Exploration," coming this September. #Astronomy #Moon #Space #Artemis

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Firefly Books @fireflybooks.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

🔥 Grill season is here. Fire up the charcoal and cook BBQ Pit Boys style with burgers, ribs, rubs, marinades, and plenty of real guuud barbecue. 🍖☀️ "BBQ Pit Boys Book of Real Guuud Barbecue" is your ultimate backyard grilling companion. #BBQ #Grilling #Cookbook #SummerBBQ

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Firefly Books @fireflybooks.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

🌳 Every great tree house starts with a dream and a few good plans. "Tree Houses You Can Actually Build" makes it easy to create a backyard hideaway the whole family will love. 🛠️🏡 #DIY #TreeHouse #FamilyProjects #FireflyBooks

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Firefly Books @fireflybooks.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads, grandfathers, and father figures who help shape our stories. 💙📚 #FathersDay #FireflyBooks

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Firefly Books @fireflybooks.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Congratulations to Webb's Cosmos!

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Firefly Books @fireflybooks.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

🎉 Happy 81st Birthday, Robert Munsch! 🎉 For more than 40 years, "Love You Forever" has touched the hearts of readers around the world. Thank you for the memories, the laughter, and the love. 💙 We love you forever.

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Firefly Books @fireflybooks.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

🐝 Happy #WorldBeeDay! Celebrate the incredible diversity of bees, wasps and ants with Stephen A. Marshall’s award-winning "Hymenoptera," winner of the 2024 Dartmouth Medal. A stunning exploration of one of Earth’s most important insect groups. #Bees #Entomology #Pollinators

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Firefly Books @fireflybooks.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Mother’s Day is this Sunday 💐 Celebrate the moms and mother figures in your life with a great book. Here are a few Firefly favorites perfect for gifting. #MothersDay #FireflyBooks

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Firefly Books @fireflybooks.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

In "The Earth in Our Hands," astronaut Thomas Pesquet captures our planet’s beauty, and its fragility, from the ISS. A powerful Earth Day reminder of what we stand to lose, and protect. #EarthDay #ClimateAction #EarthFromSpace

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Firefly Books @fireflybooks.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Humans are back at the Moon 🌕 As Artemis II passes our closest neighbor, "Photographic Atlas of the Moon" helps you see what they’re seeing, right from Earth. 🚀 #ArtemisII #Space #Astronomy

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Firefly Books @fireflybooks.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Join Peter Cavanagh for How Birds Fly—a keynote exploring the art & science of avian flight. 📅 April 25 | Point Reyes 🎟 pointreyesbirdingfestival.org

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Firefly Books @fireflybooks.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Thinking about building a tree house? Start with "Tree Houses You Can Actually Build"—a practical, step-by-step guide with designs that work in real backyards. 🎥 See the results. #DIYBuild #TreeHouse #BackyardProjects

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Firefly Books @fireflybooks.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

On World Plankton Day: the greatest migration on Earth happens twice nightly. 🌊 In "Planktonia," Erich Hoyt reveals how trillions rise from the deep, fueling ocean life and storing carbon. Tiny drifters. Big impact. #WorldPlanktonDay #OceanLife

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Firefly Books @fireflybooks.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science! "Stitching Science" by Lauren Wright Vartanian and Keltie Thomas shows how crafting and creativity can spark real STEM discovery one stitch at a time. #WomenInScience #GirlsInSTEM #IDWGS #STEM

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Firefly Books @fireflybooks.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

"A Dedication to Beauty" is a love letter to craftsmanship and preservation. Through 26 restorations, Mel Shakespeare honors the traditions, materials, and skills that shaped historic homes across Canada and New England. #HistoricHomes #OldHouses #DesignBooks

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Firefly Books @fireflybooks.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

"Holocaust Hero" honours Rudolf Vrba, whose eyewitness report after escaping Auschwitz helped save an estimated 200,000 Hungarian Jews. Telling the truth mattered then. It still does. #NeverForget #HolocaustRemembrance #TruthMatters

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Jack El-Hai @jackelhai.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

"Unusual and unexpected stories and facts." Today's book pick from Damn History, a free monthly newsletter for readers/writers of #popularhistory. Congrats to author Bill Laws & @fireflybooks.bsky.social! Read/subscribe to Damn History: damn-history-16d93f.beehiiv.com/subscribe

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Firefly Books @fireflybooks.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

300+ images. One powerful story of balance, survival, and coexistence. "Predators of North America" by wildlife photographer Dave Taylor. #PredatorsOfNorthAmerica

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Firefly Books @fireflybooks.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

🎤💙 World Elvis Day 💙🎤 "Elvis Remembered" features intimate interviews with 11 people from Elvis Presley’s inner circle—from Ed Bonja to Joe Esposito—plus rare photos and memorabilia. A must for every Elvis fan. 👑🎸 #WorldElvisDay #ElvisRemembered #ElvisPresley

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Tidewater Books & Browsery @tidewaterbooks.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

It's #BirdDay & #CanLit! 'The Language of Birds' by @jelappano.bsky.social & Zach Manbeck & 'Birds Life Size: Up Close and Personal with 47 Bird Species' by Chris Earley! 💕🇨🇦📚🐦‍⬛🦆🦉🦤 tidewaterbooks.ca 💕🇨🇦📚 #IndieBookstoreCA #ShopSmall @fireflybooks.bsky.social

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The British Columbia Review @thebcreview.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

#BookReview: Holocaust Hero: The Life and Times of Rudolf Vrba by Alan Twigg “Thus, the book will be largely a revelation for some and, for those who have encountered contradictory claims about Vrbo’s heroism, may well be a turning point” @fireflybooks.bsky.social thebcreview.ca/2025/09/28/2...

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Firefly Books @fireflybooks.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

🌕 Still thinking about this weekend’s supermoon? "Photographic Atlas of the Moon" turns lunar curiosity into confidence, combining stunning photography with clear, jargon-free science. Perfect timing as we look ahead to a new era of Moon exploration. #Supermoon #MoonLovers #AstronomyBooks

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Firefly Books @fireflybooks.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

A meaningful gift for history readers: "World War II Aerial Combat 1937–1945" combines rare photography and expert insight to explore WWII air warfare, including the overlooked air forces often left out. #WWIIHistory #AviationHistory #HistoryBooks #GiftBook #MilitaryHistory

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Firefly Books @fireflybooks.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Once rarer than diamonds, pearls have shaped history and style. ✨ A beautifully illustrated guide to their origins, value, rare types, and jewelry. #JewelryBooks #Gemology #GiftIdeas #LuxuryHistory #Bookstagram #FineJewelry

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Firefly Books @fireflybooks.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Clement C. Moore’s classic comes to life in this stunning edition, illustrated with intricate FIMO clay artwork by Kim Fernandes. A keepsake treasure for every family to enjoy year after year. 🎁❤️ #TheNightBeforeChristmas #HolidayBooks #ChristmasTraditions

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Firefly Books @fireflybooks.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

"Webb’s Cosmos" is the most up-to-date book on the James Webb Space Telescope, packed with new images and insight from astronomer Marcin Sawicki. 🚀📘 #JWST #WebbsCosmos #Astronomy #SpaceExploration

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Firefly Books @fireflybooks.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Holiday gift for the football obsessive in your life? Consider it done. 🏈✨ "NFL Moments" is packed with iconic photos, unforgettable plays, and the legends who defined the game. A century of football history in one stunning volume. #NFL #FootballHistory #HolidayGiftGuide

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Firefly Books @fireflybooks.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

🏀 The new NBA season starts Oct 21—who’s ready for the next era of superstars? Read "Basketball Now!" by Michael Grange. Grab your copy today! #NBASeason #Hoops #BookLaunch #InsideNBA #BasketballFans #NBA

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Firefly Books @fireflybooks.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

🪸 Celebrate #WorldOctopusDay with "Planktonia" by @erichhoyt.bsky.social—an underwater journey through the ocean’s nightly migration, where plankton, squid, and octopus drift and dazzle in the dark. 🌊 #MarineLife #DeepSea #FireflyBooks

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Firefly Books @fireflybooks.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

🎉📚 Happy Book Birthday to Love You Forever! 💙 Robert Munsch’s classic continues to comfort and connect generations of readers. #LoveYouForever #BookBirthday

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Firefly Books @fireflybooks.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

🌿 Two new Gumboot Kids Nature Mysteries! ✨ "The Case of the Tagalong Twin"—Scout & Daisy discover the science of shadows. ✨ "The Case of the Buried Treasure"—a garden surprise teaches the life cycle of bulbs. Mindful mysteries for curious kids!

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Firefly Books @fireflybooks.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

✨ Congrats to Alan Twigg, recipient of the Order of BC! His book "Holocaust Hero" tells the story of Rudolf Vrba, the Auschwitz escapee whose report helped save 200,000 Hungarian Jews. 📖 In stores now. #HolocaustHistory #RudolfVrba #HolocaustHero #AlanTwigg

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Helen Kubiw ❤️ 🇨🇦 📚 @hkubiw.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Kids will know TV series re Gumboot Kids but there are also #picturebooks based on these adorable, felted mice that teach early #STEM concepts. Latest is THE CASE OF THE TAGALONG TWIN from Eric Hogan & Tara Hungerford ( @fireflybooks.bsky.social) canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/09/the-...

Book cover of The Case of the Tagalong Twin: A Gumboot Kids Nature Mystery by Eric Hogan and Tara Hungerford. It depicts two felted mice wearing gumboots in the forest. A magnifying glass titled Learn About shows shadows.

Illustration shows the two felted mice on a sidewalk looking at their shadows.

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Firefly Books @fireflybooks.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

🔬📚 Back to school, but make it stitched! Stitching Science brings physics, biology, astronomy & more to life with stunning textile art + lively text. From atoms to black holes, this STEAM book inspires curiosity in every age. 🧵✨ #BackToSchool #STEM

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Helen Kubiw ❤️ 🇨🇦 📚 @hkubiw.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

I think kids will love learning about birds especially w the life-size photos of the birds or portions of them. Fascinating upcoming (Sept 15) #NF book BIRDS LIFE SIZE by Chris Earley @fireflybooks.bsky.social canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/09/bird... 👍🏻📚

Book cover of Birds Life Size: Up Close and Personal with 47 Bird Species by Chris Earley shows head of a Bald Eagle, a Northern Cardinal, an Elf Owl and a Calliope Hummingbird

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Firefly Books @fireflybooks.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

🐻❄️ Win the trip of a lifetime! Worldwide Quest & @OntarioNature are giving away an expedition for 2 to Churchill, Manitoba—the polar bear capital of the world. Prize includes a book from @FireflyBooks! Enter now 👉 giveaway.questnaturetours.com #Giveaway

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Nicole Mortillaro @nebulousnikki.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

Woot! Got my advances! New title but same great content. Use it to plan for your 2026 night sky planning! @fireflybooks.bsky.social

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Firefly Books @fireflybooks.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

Saddened by the passing of Ron Turcotte, the legendary jockey who guided Secretariat to the Triple Crown. His courage and legacy will never be forgotten.

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Firefly Books @fireflybooks.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

🦧 Today is #WorldOrangutanDay. Critically endangered in Sumatra & Borneo, orangutans are among our closest relatives. Discover their past, present & fight for survival in Ronald Orenstein’s "Orangutans. "🌿📖 #Orangutans #Conservation

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Firefly Books @fireflybooks.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

It’s #ElvisWeek in Memphis! 🎸 Celebrate the King with "Elvis Remembered" — 11 intimate interviews, rare photos & unforgettable stories from those who knew him best. 💙 #ElvisPresley #Graceland #TCB #ElvisForever

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Firefly Books @fireflybooks.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Big congrats to Rick Gray & Shaun Booth on winning a 2025 GardenComm Silver Laurels Media Award for "The Gardener’s Guide to the Native Plants of the Southern Great Lakes Region!" A vital, timely resource—well deserved! #GardenComm #NativePlants

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Firefly Books @fireflybooks.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

🏆 From the field to the fairway, the court to the coast—gear up with great #SportsReads from Firefly Books! 🏈⛳️🏀🚴⛵🐎 #Nonfiction #SportsBooks #FireflyBooks #SummerReading

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Firefly Books @fireflybooks.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

In honor of #InternationalMoonDay & the Apollo 11 anniversary (yesterday!), we’re spotlighting "Photographic Atlas of the Moon" by Robert Reeves — a stunning guide packed with 165 of his own lunar images. For stargazers & Moon lovers. #Moon #Astronomy #Astrophotography #Artemis

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Firefly Books @fireflybooks.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

🎨 From modernist weavings to wood engravings, photography & pen-and-ink mastery — explore these gorgeous art books: • "Weaving Modernist Art" • "Ink & Paper" • "Richard Harrington" • "Crosshatching in Pen and Ink" • "Light Revealed" #ArtBooks #Artists

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