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Mr. Poesy writes books for children that some say are characterized by a misguided sense of whimsy. https://t.co/8w5Bcu3Dq5
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I mostly only listen to '80s music. Not because I think it is the best music ever. It's just that it is from a time where I actually cared about music. I also listen to Classical periodically. And instrumental Acid Jazz. But that's because are usually good and I don't have to think about it.

Going with the first one for a kids t-shirt for one of my grands, but tell me which you like better. #amdoodling #superstar

He's not the letter A. He's a cute angle.

What's all this I hear about hands being so hard to draw? I knocked out these beauties in Procreate in about 10 minutes. I don't get it. #amdoodling #doodle #procreate

What does the Trolley Problem look like in the Land of Make Believe?

I asked AI to help me make some Sweetheart Valentines for everyone. Take your pick and have a happy St. Valentine's Day! #Valentines #Valentine #SweetheartsCandy

Dreaming of a 'sicledelic summer! #amdoodling

Happy Lunar New Year's Eve from a snek! #zodiacanimals #lunarnewyear #chinesenewyear #childrensbook #birbgoestwerp

Sadly, I didn't win the #kidlitforlosangeles auction for one of these crocheted jumbo pencils from @autumnleaflet.bsky.social, however, it does have me thinking about taking up crocheting and making some of my own, so not a total loss.

I want to do some bookbinding, but my "workshop" is the uninsulated enclosed porch, and the space heater isn't up to the task of making it inhabitable at these temps. I could sew more text blocks, but I'm behind on casing all the ones I already have. I'm thankful for having such lame problems.

Pickle is totally on board. Circus peanut has some concerns. #amdoodling

⭐️🎉BOOK #GIVEAWAY🎉!⭐️ 3 WINNERS will get TWO copies of our not-even-out-yet: 🐥DUCKIE & SNAPS🐊 #1: WE CANNOT BE FRIENDS! 📝 by me, 🎨 by #TimMiller! Orchard 📚, Scholastic, 2/4/25! Keep one, give one to a friend! JUST REPOST to enter to win! 3 random winners: 9 PM EST MON 1/27/25! 🍀, ALL! 😄! #kidlit

How it started (with a goofy photo response to a tweet six years ago). How it ended (with a goofy mini picture book I published in 2023). Copies still available. Link in bio.

All of a sudden I'm craving cheese balls. And Cookie Crunch. And M&Ms. And Swedish Fish! What is happening??? bobshea.substack.com/p/yes-you-ca...

Please Note: The idiom "comparing apples to oranges" has been changed. All are recommended to utilize the new updated phrase "comparing apples to orangutans" as appropriate. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

As a #HappyNewYears2025 gift for you, I drew the short straw so you don't have to. (Long straw for scale.)

My granddaughter just asked a question I never thought of in my 60+ years. We all know Sam I Am, but what is this guy's name? Our current guess is Archibald Robert Tweedmouth the Third and a Half. What do you think his name is?

Happy Holidays from me and this random jellyfish who is obviously feeling the spirit of the season. #MerryChristmas #HAPPYHOLIDAYS #jellyfish

I no longer believe in USPS tracking. Santa? Yes. USPS tracking, no.

A few holiday themed images I created for wishing co-workers and others a happy season over the last couple of years.

Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

"If I am worth anything later, I am worth something now. For wheat is wheat, even if people think it is grass in the beginning." - Vincent van Gogh

If you see this, post a vampire and pass it on 🧛🏻‍♂️🖤 #kidlitart

Jumping on the year end round up with my top artists in no particular order because they are all #1.

I'm "you could have made up all those bands and songs on your year-end Spotify roundup and I wouldn't know any different" years old.

Apparently today is something called Giving Tuesday so give me your money and I'll give you some mini picture books! mulberryandbliss.gumroad.com #amidoingthisright

Not to miss out on #CyberMonday spending sprees here's a link to the #MulberryAndBliss Gumroad site where you can purchase all available mini picture books. There's no discount or sale price, but they are still a bargain. mulberryandbliss.gumroad.com

A beautiful Rifle Paper Co. Thank You card with receipt/packing list pocket upcycled into a #catchpennybooks notebook for my wife. #ammaking #ambookbinding #bookarts #upcycle #reuse

A while back I made a short little picture book zine thing called The Little Book of Stupid Questions. I'm thinking I'd like to publish a mini picture book version titled 100 Stupid Questions. But I want to make it a collaborative effort and I need more stupid questions. #stupidquestions #kidlit

A brilliant tale of perseverance in the face of great adversity from a great storyteller and illustrator. I might save it for a snowy day with the grands for added effect. #kidlit

"The alternative to tragedy, or at least to the risk of tragedy, is damnation. The only place outside Heaven where you can be perfectly safe from all the dangers and perturbations of love is Hell.” C.S. Lewis

Mark your calendars Philly people! I'll be a vendor with my #catchpennybooks upcycled notebooks and sketchbooks at the book artists' fair Book, Paper, Scissors put on by the Philadelphia Center for the Book. www.philadelphiacenterforthebook.org

Hey, #KidLit bsky! Follow timmypitch.bsky.social for more info about #TimmyPitch, the latest fake children's book pitch event to hit bsky. Some of you may remember Taco Pitch and Cookie Pitch back on the Twitter. It's like that, but just for fun. Check it out and help spread the word.