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Kim Campbell @pblove.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Zoom into the middle of the flower.😍 #HaikuSaturday

Closeup photo of a chicory flower with a haiku on the photo which reads…

Petals wave me in
I look closer to see pure
swirly, twirly Joy!

—Kim Campbell, Books, Butterflies, & Being
Photo by Kim Campbell

Kim Campbell @pblove.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Today is Ashley Bryan Day in Maine!💗✨He was a lovely person and a wonderful author & illustrator! Learn all about him, his books, & his art at ashleybryancenter.org/index.html. Do you have a favorite Ashley Bryan book? #KidLit #AshleyBryanDay

Screenshot of front cover of picture book, All Things Bright and Beautiful, written by Cecil F. Alexander and illustrated by Ashley Bryan

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Kim Campbell @pblove.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Congratulations, all! Love this book!😍📚💗🎉🌟 #KidLit

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Kim Campbell @pblove.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Today is World Ocean Day!🌊💗🎉🌟 I wanted to celebrate it by highlighting @corinnaluyken.bsky.social’s new picture book, Hello, Ocean! Read all about it on my Children’s Books blog at www.booksbutterfliesandbeing.com! @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social #WorldOceanDay #KidLit

Image of the front cover of picture book, Hello, Ocean!, written & illustrated by Corinna Luyken. The image is framed by a blue background with the words, "World Ocean Day! FEATURED BOOK" above the book cover.

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Kim Campbell @pblove.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

I have a newsletter connected with my website! Woo Hoo!🎉🎉🎉 I’ve been away from my website for too long and have just added a bunch of stuff all about nature, joy, creativity, and, of course, picture book recommendations! (con’t)

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Kim Campbell @pblove.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Still time to 🌟preorder🌟 this riveting, uplifting, informative & gorgeously illustrated picture book by @louisemaamodt.bsky.social & Elly MacKay! Out tomorrow, May 12!😍📚💗🎉✨ Thank you so much, Astra Books for Young Readers, for the opportunity to read an advance copy through Edelweiss!📚💗🌟 #KidLit

Screenshot of front cover of picture book, A Forest Begins Anew, written by Louise M. Aamodt & illustrated by Elly MacKay

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Kim Campbell @pblove.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

I hope children have much more say in what books are all about and what they mean to them.💗💗💗 #SkinnyPoem #KidLit

Why do you not
ask
our
opinion
children
ask
sadly
madly
Reflect
Ask
Why do you not

—Kim Campbell, Books, Butterflies, & Being
Sky photo by Kim Campbell

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Kim Campbell @pblove.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

I was thinking of 💗Mental Health Awareness Month💗 when writing this. Please know how much You Matter EVERY day!💗💗💗 #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #HaikuSaturday

Image of a pink and orange watercolor swirly circle with a haiku on it that reads…

Listen to the Good
Feel the Light you are
You’re Magnificent!

—Kim Campbell, Books, Butterflies, & Being
Art by Kim Campbell

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Kim Campbell @pblove.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Happy National Library Week!🎉🎉🎉 It’s already day 2, but let’s celebrate libraries, librarians, & all they have to offer everyday!💗🌟 Book 💗- I’m So Happy You’re Here: A Celebration of Library Joy by @mychal3ts.bsky.social & Lorraine Nam! @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social #NationalLibraryWeek #KidLit

Screenshot of front cover of picture book, I’m So Happy You’re Here: A Celebration of Library Joy written by Mychal Threets & illustrated by Lorraine Nam

Screenshot of ALA poster for National Library Week April 19-26, 2025

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Kim Campbell @pblove.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

For the Love of dandelions!💛😍🥰💗 A haiku I wrote and a favorite picture book written by @amedyckman.bsky.social & illustrated by @charlessantoso.bsky.social! Highly recommend! #HaikuSaturday #KidLit

Closeup photo of a dandelion with a haiku on the photo that reads…

Leave me in your grass
Soak in my Sunshine and Cheer
Bee nourishment

—Kim Campbell, Books, Butterflies, & Being
Photo by Kim Campbell

Screenshot of front cover of picture book, Dandy, written by Ame Dyckman & illustrated by Charles Santoso

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Kim Campbell @pblove.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Thank you so much @devpetty.bsky.social for my copy of Claydate!😍📚💗🎉🌟 You & @eldridgestudio.bsky.social have once again created a super fun story with hilarious characters that children will want to read over and over again! (1/2) @littlebrownyr.bsky.social #KidLit

Screenshot of front cover of Claydate written by Dev Petty & illustrated by Lauren Eldridge

Screenshot of front cover of Claymates written by Dev Petty & illustrated by Lauren Eldridge

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Dow Phumiruk @dowphumiruk.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

It's a double book party on April 18, which means double the fun! I hope you'll come to celebrate my latest two picture books, RUBY MAPS HER WORLD and HAPPY SONGKRAN DAY! We'll have storytime, crafts, and more! Light food and drinks will be served. Registration is free! Scan QR code of link below!

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Kim Campbell @pblove.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Happy National Unicorn Day!😍🦄💗🎉✨ Reading Lita Judge’s picture book, Beatrix and the Unicorn, is a Fabulous way to celebrate!🌟 What unicorn picture books do you love? #NationalUnicornDay #KidLit

Screenshot of front cover of picture book, Beatrix and the Unicorn, written & illustrated by Lita Judge

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Kim Campbell @pblove.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Sending out Love.💗💗💗

Photo of a heart shaped rock with other rocks around it

Photo of two heart shaped rocks with other rocks around them

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Kim Campbell @pblove.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

In Gratitude to Nature 💗✨

Photo of a heart shaped rock among other rocks

Photo of a rock with a heart shape in it held by someone’s hand over a bench

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Kim Campbell @pblove.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Recently I found a bunch of heart shaped rocks in our yard. We have rocks around a good part of our house. I find it interesting I’m seeing all these now and they have all been in close proximity to each other.💗✨ (Con’t in comments) #NationalPictureBookDay #InternationalChildrensBookDay #KidLit

Photo of 4 various colored rocks shaped like hearts

Photo of 8 various colored rocks shaped like hearts

Screenshot of front cover of picture book, All the Rocks We Love, written by Lisa Varchol Perron and Taylor Perron & illustrated by David Scheirer

Screenshot of front cover of picture book, I, Rock: A Geology Tale, written by Katie Slivensky & illustrated by Steph Stilwell

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Sylvia Liu @sylvialiu.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

✨A Books of Hope Giveaway!✨I'm giving away these amazing picture books by Kobi Yamada, @charlessantoso.bsky.social, @peterhreynolds.bsky.social @chanastiefel.bsky.social, Susan Gal, @kbiddle.bsky.social, David Wilkerson. To enter, L + RP. Leave a comment for a bonus entry. Ends April 8.

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Kim Campbell @pblove.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Yes!📘📗📙📕📚🎉💗🌟

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Kim Campbell @pblove.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

Fun with @lisasolomon.bsky.social’s Color Meditation Deck! A surprise gift from a dear friend.💗 I may draw faces on the paint splotches for more Joy!🥰

Photo of bright color watercolor splotches on white paper

Photo of various colors watercolor splotches on white paper

Photo of brightly colored watercolor bunting on white paper with a small card of various colored watercolor bunting created by artist, Lisa Solomon

Photo of Lisa Solomon’s Color Meditation Deck, booklet, and an example card

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Kim Campbell @pblove.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

Happy Spring!💗🌱🌼🌸 Two haiku for you!💗 #HaikuSaturday #BloomScrolling

Photo of two daffodils - one shorter than the other. The short one is ready to bloom and the taller one is still all green and closed up. A haiku on the photo reads…

Rise, stretch toward the Sun
Feel your being emerge
Spring celebration

—Kim Campbell, Books, Butterflies, & Being
Photo by Kim Campbell

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Kim Campbell @pblove.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

I am SOOOOOO excited about Charlotte Agell’s & Ana Ramírez González’s follow up picture book to Maybe Tomorrow?, a story of grief, friendship, and healing I just adore!😍📚💗🎉🌟 (1/2) #KidLit #SEL

Screenshot of front cover of picture book, Just For Today, written by Charlotte Agell & illustrated by Ana Ramírez González

Screenshot of front cover of picture book, Maybe Tomorrow?, written by Charlotte Agell & illustrated by Ana Ramírez González

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Kim Campbell @pblove.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

More books I’m looking forward to written & illustrated by the hilarious Maddie Frost!😍📚💗🎉🌟 Preorder them from your favorite indie bookstore or ask your local library to purchase them!💗 #KidLit

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

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