Maria Monte 🦉

Author of fun, heart-warming children's picture books, member of #SCBWI & #IBPA.

[Maria Monte 🦉 @mmonteauthor]

Make story time engaging! 💕

As caregivers and educators, we shape our children’s love for reading. In my latest post, I share practical, age-appropriate tips on making story time fun and educational for kids! ⭐️📖

@dollyslibrary #Parenting #ReadingTips

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[Penguin Books UK @PenguinUKBooks]

RIP Sophie Kinsella (1969–2025) ⁠
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It is with great sadness we share the news of the death of Madeleine (Maddy) Wickham, widely known as Sophie Kinsella. Maddy wrote with rare courage and brilliance, with unique wit and warmth. We thank her for her books, her voice and her incomparable spirit. We will miss her dearly.⁠
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📸: Sarah Cresswell

[Maria Monte 🦉 @mmonteauthor]

@jk_rowling You are still beloved ❤️

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@jk_rowling 🫶

[Maria Monte 🦉 @mmonteauthor]

A home strewn with toys? 🧸🪁🪀Ah, the joys of parenting. 🙃

Here are my tips on enriching children’s lives with fewer toys and discovering creative ways to ignite your child’s imagination.

#Toys #ParentingLife #ParentingTips

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[Maria Monte 🦉 @mmonteauthor]

@Habetman I’m assuming your mother has passed - my condolences. Maybe she just thought this would be a great way to troll you from the grave 🥹

[Maria Monte 🦉 @mmonteauthor]

🐤 Quack, Honk! 🦆

If you're on the hunt for some adorable picture books about ducks and geese, look no further! 📖🎉🌈📚

#picturebooks #quack #childrensbooks #kidslit #happyreading

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[Maria Monte 🦉 @mmonteauthor]

Thanks to @KirkusReviews for featuring Ellery’s Magic Bicycle in an article about #picturebooks that celebrate kids and bikes! #KirkusIndie @WhimsicolourArt ❤️🙏🚲📖

[Kirkus Reviews @KirkusReviews]

Two-wheeled adventures are always popular with young readers. Here are three children's books reviewed and recommended by #KirkusIndie. https://t.co/UIDD5jvAru @mmonteauthor @WhimsicolourArt

[Maria Monte 🦉 @mmonteauthor]

@valerie_bolling @pragmaticmom @ChronicleBooks @e_lazowski @KidlitInColor @Soaring20sPB Thank you 🙏 @valerie_bolling for sharing my blog!

[Maria Monte 🦉 @mmonteauthor]

@valerie_bolling @gea_teachers Congratulations Valerie! 💕😀

[Maria Monte 🦉 @mmonteauthor]

To mark World Bicycle Day, here's a list of five picture books that perfectly capture the joy of owning a bicycle and the adventures that await young riders.
#WorldBicycleDay #kidlit @valerie_bolling
https://t.co/FkF7RsKPYR

[Maria Monte 🦉 @mmonteauthor]

What do a feisty mother duck and an old bike have in common?

Probably nothing, except they inspired my picture books!

Below I share two simple tips to help you get inspired too.

#picturebooks #kidsbooks #childrensbooks #WritingCommunity #kids

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[Readings @ReadingsBooks]

We’re thrilled to announce we are now accepting applications for our 2023 Readings Foundation grants. Applications will close at 5pm, Friday, 14th October 2022!

Find out more: https://t.co/JfFuXuYGMO

[Maria Monte 🦉 @mmonteauthor]

@EricaMaeBooks Congratulations!

[Teryl Rothery @terylrothery]

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[Maria Monte 🦉 @mmonteauthor]

Thank you for the wonderful review!

[Nada Sobhi @NadanessSobhi]

My newest #bookreview is of #childrensbook ELLERY'S MAGIC BICYCLE by @mmonteauthor.

It's a beautifully illustrated book about love, friendship, and memory.

Check it out here:
https://t.co/iGjOQzZBsK

#bookboost #bookblogger #childrensbooks #SaturdayMood #books

[Maria Monte 🦉 @mmonteauthor]

@NadanessSobhi @strangebookseye @alisonjgolden @jclewisupdate Thank you for your wonderful review 👍🙏🤩

[Nothing but Picture Books @nbpbreviews]

Check our review of Ellery's Magic Bicycle by @mmonteauthor at @toppsta
Excellent addition to a family reading session where so many nostalgias will uncover themselves.
https://t.co/PVQ03qsiN5
#picturebooks #bookreviews

[Maria Monte 🦉 @mmonteauthor]

@MarcRemusArt Bravo !!

[Nothing but Picture Books @nbpbreviews]

Bicycle meets her bestie for life.
#TuesdayBookBlog #kidslit #BookRecommendations
https://t.co/eCHXIQOf7g
#picturebook by @mmonteauthor