Katey Howes

We’re celebrating Where the Deer Slip Through for being selected as one of Kirkus’ Best Picture Books of the Year! A lyrical journey through nature, brought to life with breathtaking illustrations. See the full list here. kirkusreviews.com/best-of/2025/p…

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In The Reindeer Remainders, noticing how each reindeer contributes helps the whole team succeed. Students can reflect on gratitude and recognizing the efforts of others.

Each one reflects her love of language, imagination, and the joy of being yourself. #ChildrensBookDay #PictureBooks #KidsBooks #ReadAloud #KidLit #KateyHowes

Celebrating Children’s Picture Book Day with some of Katey’s stories 💛 Here are a few of her beloved picture books: Woven of the World, Where the Deer Slip Through, Rissy No Kissies, The Reindeer Remainders, and Be a Maker.

Grateful to see her legacy continue. Congratulations, Jennifer. Learn more: boydsmills.org/blog/meet-the-…

Message from Michael Howes Honored to share that this year’s Boyds Mills Katey Howes Maker Scholarship has been awarded to Jennifer Walker. Katey believed in the power of stories and helping young people find their voice, Jennifer’s work reflects that beautifully.

Where the Deer Slip Through celebrates subtle shifts in the natural world. Activity: Create a “Season Watch” journal. Once a week, record one change you notice outside. #OutdoorClassroom #SeasonalLearning #FamilyLiteracy

#WorldStorytellingDay #WovenOfTheWorld #KateyHowes #StoriesConnectUs #CulturalLiteracy #SELinAction

Today, we celebrate the power of stories to connect us across time and cultures. In Woven of the World, storytelling is stitched into every thread. Through the art of weaving, readers discover how traditions, histories, and human experiences are intertwined.

Nature continues quietly, even when we don’t notice. Activity: Write or share one thing you’re grateful for in the natural world today. #GratefulKids #NatureAppreciation #PositiveHabits

In The Reindeer Remainders, what looks like a math problem becomes an opportunity to rethink labels. Is a “remainder” really a mistake or just part of the solution? #TheReindeerRemainders #GrowthMindset #PositiveSelfTalk #SELinAction #InclusiveClassroom #ElementarySEL

Where the Deer Slip Through is a reminder that wonder doesn’t need a screen. Activity: Try a “Screen-Free Sunset.” Watch the sky change colors together and describe what you see. #ScreenFreeFamily #MindfulParenting #NatureConnection

In Be a Maker, children are reminded that ideas aren’t just thoughts… they’re sparks. And sparks can build, design, invent, and change the world. #InternationalIdeasMonth #BeAMaker #KateyHowes #CreativeKids #GrowthMindset #FutureInnovators

International Ideas Month celebrates creativity, innovation, and the courage to try something new, exactly what Be a Maker inspires in young readers.

In The Reindeer Remainders, feeling like the “extra” can bring big emotions. The story helps students reflect on how to handle disappointment in healthy ways. #TheReindeerRemainders #SelfManagement #EmotionalRegulation #BigFeelings #ElementarySEL #KateyHowes

Try this: Create footprints of your favorite animal from the story on paper or outside with chalk. Follow the tracks and imagine where it’s going. Snap a pic and share with #WhereTheDeerSlipThrough! #HandsOnLearning #KateyHowes #NatureStory

Reading this book together can spark conversations about nature, observation, and mindfulness. Ask your child: Which animal do you wish you could follow? Where would it take you? Share your family’s answers and reflections! #FamilyReading #KateyHowes #WhereTheDeerSlipThrough

The Reindeer Remainders connects math to everyday choices. Present real-life scenarios (snacks, teams, seating). Students decide whether a remainder is acceptable or needs a solution and explain why. #TheReindeerRemainders #RealWorldMath #EverydayMath #KateyHowes

Every page in Where the Deer Slip Through celebrates nature’s rhythm. 🌿 Start a thread: Share one animal you saw this week in your neighborhood and one thing it made you notice about the world. #NatureStory #WhereTheDeerSlipThrough #MindfulMoments #KateyHowes

#GiveKidsASmileDay #BeAMaker #CreativeKids #GrowthMindset #STEMReads #PictureBookJoy

Be a Maker by Katey Howes celebrates curiosity, creativity, and the joy of trying something new. When kids are encouraged to make, build, and imagine, confidence grows and so do smiles. Share a story that reminds children their ideas matter and their creativity has power.