Andi Chitty
@andichitty.bsky.social
Marveling at the magical world of #kidlit and creepy crawlies! Writer and backyard adventurer.
"Bananas in the Bath" (released June '25)
Co-host of @StorytimeSprint.bsky.social
www.andichittybooks.com
Logo by @mollyippolito.bsky.social
"Bananas in the Bath" (released June '25)
Co-host of @StorytimeSprint.bsky.social
www.andichittybooks.com
Logo by @mollyippolito.bsky.social
I went 2 weeks with no sales (or so I thought), then BAM!
-I sold out at one location,
-another wants 10 more books
-and someone ordered a book bundle from my website!
BONUS: someone let me know their kid carries their copy around AND sleeps with it
#boardbooks #childrensbooks #kidlit #publishing
-I sold out at one location,
-another wants 10 more books
-and someone ordered a book bundle from my website!
BONUS: someone let me know their kid carries their copy around AND sleeps with it
#boardbooks #childrensbooks #kidlit #publishing
November 12, 2025 at 7:27 PM
I went 2 weeks with no sales (or so I thought), then BAM!
-I sold out at one location,
-another wants 10 more books
-and someone ordered a book bundle from my website!
BONUS: someone let me know their kid carries their copy around AND sleeps with it
#boardbooks #childrensbooks #kidlit #publishing
-I sold out at one location,
-another wants 10 more books
-and someone ordered a book bundle from my website!
BONUS: someone let me know their kid carries their copy around AND sleeps with it
#boardbooks #childrensbooks #kidlit #publishing
It's a Bananas in the Bath SING-ALONG! Well, a teaser at least😆 This video took a bit of time to put together, so I'm sharing a sneak-peek before I dive into the rest of the book!
ENJOY!!
#singalong #childrensbooks #boardbooks #toddlers #preschoolers #childrenssong
ENJOY!!
#singalong #childrensbooks #boardbooks #toddlers #preschoolers #childrenssong
November 1, 2025 at 5:30 PM
It's a Bananas in the Bath SING-ALONG! Well, a teaser at least😆 This video took a bit of time to put together, so I'm sharing a sneak-peek before I dive into the rest of the book!
ENJOY!!
#singalong #childrensbooks #boardbooks #toddlers #preschoolers #childrenssong
ENJOY!!
#singalong #childrensbooks #boardbooks #toddlers #preschoolers #childrenssong
Join us on @StorytimeSprint tomorrow at 8pm as we talk with @barbakoffbooks.bsky.social about "Mazel Toes!" (art by Annita Soble) and hear Audrey read it! We'll also have a Q&A and GIVEAWAY!
Don't forget to register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
@ryannjones117.bsky.social
#kidlit
Don't forget to register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
@ryannjones117.bsky.social
#kidlit
October 27, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Join us on @StorytimeSprint tomorrow at 8pm as we talk with @barbakoffbooks.bsky.social about "Mazel Toes!" (art by Annita Soble) and hear Audrey read it! We'll also have a Q&A and GIVEAWAY!
Don't forget to register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
@ryannjones117.bsky.social
#kidlit
Don't forget to register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
@ryannjones117.bsky.social
#kidlit
I try to do 1 thing everyday for my books (nothing is too small), and today I added them to the SCBWI BookStop page! It was $25 per listing (so $50 for the 2 books). Will it be worth it? Time will tell, but as always I'll let you know :)
#publishing #scbwi #kidlit #boardbooks
#publishing #scbwi #kidlit #boardbooks
October 26, 2025 at 12:56 PM
I try to do 1 thing everyday for my books (nothing is too small), and today I added them to the SCBWI BookStop page! It was $25 per listing (so $50 for the 2 books). Will it be worth it? Time will tell, but as always I'll let you know :)
#publishing #scbwi #kidlit #boardbooks
#publishing #scbwi #kidlit #boardbooks
Susanna Hill's 15th Annual Halloweensie Writing Contest opens on Wednesday! I don't have the bandwidth to write an entry this year, but I love this contest (and all of Susanna's contests) so I wanted to do a quick shoutout!
Check out more details here: susannahill.com/2025/10/11/i...
Check out more details here: susannahill.com/2025/10/11/i...
October 25, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Susanna Hill's 15th Annual Halloweensie Writing Contest opens on Wednesday! I don't have the bandwidth to write an entry this year, but I love this contest (and all of Susanna's contests) so I wanted to do a quick shoutout!
Check out more details here: susannahill.com/2025/10/11/i...
Check out more details here: susannahill.com/2025/10/11/i...
"Rock-a-Bye Forever" is officially open to preorders! This has been such a labor of love, and we're so happy to release it into the world💕
*Preorders will NOT arrive until January*
(Link in bio)
#boardbook #babyshowergift #singtoyourbabies #kidlit #babies #newbabygift
*Preorders will NOT arrive until January*
(Link in bio)
#boardbook #babyshowergift #singtoyourbabies #kidlit #babies #newbabygift
October 22, 2025 at 8:15 PM
"Rock-a-Bye Forever" is officially open to preorders! This has been such a labor of love, and we're so happy to release it into the world💕
*Preorders will NOT arrive until January*
(Link in bio)
#boardbook #babyshowergift #singtoyourbabies #kidlit #babies #newbabygift
*Preorders will NOT arrive until January*
(Link in bio)
#boardbook #babyshowergift #singtoyourbabies #kidlit #babies #newbabygift
Just a little promise from us to you👌
This is a screenshot of the copyright page for our upcoming book, "The Waga-Laga Bugs" (TM). It's so important for kids to read my words and admire Sandra's art while *knowing* they're made by us and not AI.
#childrensbooks #picturebooks #kidlit #Bugs
This is a screenshot of the copyright page for our upcoming book, "The Waga-Laga Bugs" (TM). It's so important for kids to read my words and admire Sandra's art while *knowing* they're made by us and not AI.
#childrensbooks #picturebooks #kidlit #Bugs
October 22, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Just a little promise from us to you👌
This is a screenshot of the copyright page for our upcoming book, "The Waga-Laga Bugs" (TM). It's so important for kids to read my words and admire Sandra's art while *knowing* they're made by us and not AI.
#childrensbooks #picturebooks #kidlit #Bugs
This is a screenshot of the copyright page for our upcoming book, "The Waga-Laga Bugs" (TM). It's so important for kids to read my words and admire Sandra's art while *knowing* they're made by us and not AI.
#childrensbooks #picturebooks #kidlit #Bugs
The digital proof for "Rock-a-Bye Forever" arrived, and I am so in love I had to share it with you all🥹 I can't wait to hold this book in my hands❤️
Incredible illustrations by Naya Kirichenko 💕
#boardbooks #singtoyourbabies #lullaby #childrensbooks
Incredible illustrations by Naya Kirichenko 💕
#boardbooks #singtoyourbabies #lullaby #childrensbooks
October 21, 2025 at 12:38 AM
The digital proof for "Rock-a-Bye Forever" arrived, and I am so in love I had to share it with you all🥹 I can't wait to hold this book in my hands❤️
Incredible illustrations by Naya Kirichenko 💕
#boardbooks #singtoyourbabies #lullaby #childrensbooks
Incredible illustrations by Naya Kirichenko 💕
#boardbooks #singtoyourbabies #lullaby #childrensbooks
It's SPOOKY SEASON!! And what's scarier to an author-mom than ripped books👻Sorry for the awful joke, everyone😂
#halloween #spookyseason #books #kidlit
#halloween #spookyseason #books #kidlit
October 12, 2025 at 1:52 PM
It's SPOOKY SEASON!! And what's scarier to an author-mom than ripped books👻Sorry for the awful joke, everyone😂
#halloween #spookyseason #books #kidlit
#halloween #spookyseason #books #kidlit
500 felt like a lofty goal when I set it, but it gets closer and closer to becoming a reality every day! ❤️
October 4, 2025 at 9:37 PM
500 felt like a lofty goal when I set it, but it gets closer and closer to becoming a reality every day! ❤️
Having accurate backmatter is a MUST for picture books, so I was ecstatic to connect with Professor Kristen E. Reiter on this journey! "The Waga-Laga Bugs" is entomologist approved!
Bugs are *fascinating*, I can't wait to share all about them!🦋🐞🐝🐛🐜
#backmatter #bugs #picturebooks #kidlit
Bugs are *fascinating*, I can't wait to share all about them!🦋🐞🐝🐛🐜
#backmatter #bugs #picturebooks #kidlit
September 27, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Having accurate backmatter is a MUST for picture books, so I was ecstatic to connect with Professor Kristen E. Reiter on this journey! "The Waga-Laga Bugs" is entomologist approved!
Bugs are *fascinating*, I can't wait to share all about them!🦋🐞🐝🐛🐜
#backmatter #bugs #picturebooks #kidlit
Bugs are *fascinating*, I can't wait to share all about them!🦋🐞🐝🐛🐜
#backmatter #bugs #picturebooks #kidlit
September 9, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Now I know why my book wasn't on the shelves when I stopped in to check😂❤️
Gosh, I love libraries.
#libraries #childrensbooks #boardbooks #kidlit #librarybook
Gosh, I love libraries.
#libraries #childrensbooks #boardbooks #kidlit #librarybook
September 6, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Now I know why my book wasn't on the shelves when I stopped in to check😂❤️
Gosh, I love libraries.
#libraries #childrensbooks #boardbooks #kidlit #librarybook
Gosh, I love libraries.
#libraries #childrensbooks #boardbooks #kidlit #librarybook
Get ready for next month's lunar eclipse with a moon-themed @storytimesprint.bsky.social! 🌑
Join us Monday @ 8pm EST to hear @roseannefrank.bsky.social read her and Friederike Ablang's picture book, "O'win and the Moon"!
Register Here:👇 us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
@ryannjones117.bsky.social
Join us Monday @ 8pm EST to hear @roseannefrank.bsky.social read her and Friederike Ablang's picture book, "O'win and the Moon"!
Register Here:👇 us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
@ryannjones117.bsky.social
August 24, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Get ready for next month's lunar eclipse with a moon-themed @storytimesprint.bsky.social! 🌑
Join us Monday @ 8pm EST to hear @roseannefrank.bsky.social read her and Friederike Ablang's picture book, "O'win and the Moon"!
Register Here:👇 us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
@ryannjones117.bsky.social
Join us Monday @ 8pm EST to hear @roseannefrank.bsky.social read her and Friederike Ablang's picture book, "O'win and the Moon"!
Register Here:👇 us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
@ryannjones117.bsky.social
One of my favorite things about BUGS is how stunningly beautiful they can be. There are so many color combos!🤩
(Are you wondering if I have a bug-themed picture book coming out? Yes. Yes I do😂Stay tuned!)
#bugs #picturebooks #nonfictionbackmatter
(Are you wondering if I have a bug-themed picture book coming out? Yes. Yes I do😂Stay tuned!)
#bugs #picturebooks #nonfictionbackmatter
August 17, 2025 at 12:06 PM
One of my favorite things about BUGS is how stunningly beautiful they can be. There are so many color combos!🤩
(Are you wondering if I have a bug-themed picture book coming out? Yes. Yes I do😂Stay tuned!)
#bugs #picturebooks #nonfictionbackmatter
(Are you wondering if I have a bug-themed picture book coming out? Yes. Yes I do😂Stay tuned!)
#bugs #picturebooks #nonfictionbackmatter
It's TONIGHT!
Join @storytimesprint.bsky.social as we talk with @lynnstreetbooks.bsky.social about her and Anne Hunter's new book, "The Blue Jays That Grew A Forest"!
Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#kidlit #storytime #childrensbooks #publishing @ryannjones117.bsky.social
Join @storytimesprint.bsky.social as we talk with @lynnstreetbooks.bsky.social about her and Anne Hunter's new book, "The Blue Jays That Grew A Forest"!
Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#kidlit #storytime #childrensbooks #publishing @ryannjones117.bsky.social
August 13, 2025 at 11:54 AM
It's TONIGHT!
Join @storytimesprint.bsky.social as we talk with @lynnstreetbooks.bsky.social about her and Anne Hunter's new book, "The Blue Jays That Grew A Forest"!
Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#kidlit #storytime #childrensbooks #publishing @ryannjones117.bsky.social
Join @storytimesprint.bsky.social as we talk with @lynnstreetbooks.bsky.social about her and Anne Hunter's new book, "The Blue Jays That Grew A Forest"!
Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#kidlit #storytime #childrensbooks #publishing @ryannjones117.bsky.social
It's a "Bananas in the Bath" sighting in the wild! It looks so great at this local bath and body apothecary😍🐒🍌🛁
This silly little book is the perfect fit for a fizzy bath bomb store that sells a monkey farts bath bomb for kids😂🐒
#boardbooks #childrensbooks #bathbombs #bathtime
This silly little book is the perfect fit for a fizzy bath bomb store that sells a monkey farts bath bomb for kids😂🐒
#boardbooks #childrensbooks #bathbombs #bathtime
August 9, 2025 at 7:18 PM
It's a "Bananas in the Bath" sighting in the wild! It looks so great at this local bath and body apothecary😍🐒🍌🛁
This silly little book is the perfect fit for a fizzy bath bomb store that sells a monkey farts bath bomb for kids😂🐒
#boardbooks #childrensbooks #bathbombs #bathtime
This silly little book is the perfect fit for a fizzy bath bomb store that sells a monkey farts bath bomb for kids😂🐒
#boardbooks #childrensbooks #bathbombs #bathtime
Ryann and I are excited to bring you another Storytime Sprint! Lynn Street will be reading THE BLUE JAYS THAT GREW A FOREST🌲Join us Wednesday, August 13th at 8pm est!
Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
@ryannjones117.bsky.social @lynnstreetbooks.bsky.social #kidlit #childrensbooks
Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
@ryannjones117.bsky.social @lynnstreetbooks.bsky.social #kidlit #childrensbooks
August 8, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Ryann and I are excited to bring you another Storytime Sprint! Lynn Street will be reading THE BLUE JAYS THAT GREW A FOREST🌲Join us Wednesday, August 13th at 8pm est!
Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
@ryannjones117.bsky.social @lynnstreetbooks.bsky.social #kidlit #childrensbooks
Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
@ryannjones117.bsky.social @lynnstreetbooks.bsky.social #kidlit #childrensbooks
*RE-READABILITY*🐢
We talk a lot in the #kidlit community about what makes a children's book re-readable. One thing we did for BANANAS IN THE BATH was to add a little turtle on every spread!
Kids love finding him, and he helps drive the actions in the story!
#rereadability #boardbook #turtle
We talk a lot in the #kidlit community about what makes a children's book re-readable. One thing we did for BANANAS IN THE BATH was to add a little turtle on every spread!
Kids love finding him, and he helps drive the actions in the story!
#rereadability #boardbook #turtle
August 5, 2025 at 9:40 PM
*RE-READABILITY*🐢
We talk a lot in the #kidlit community about what makes a children's book re-readable. One thing we did for BANANAS IN THE BATH was to add a little turtle on every spread!
Kids love finding him, and he helps drive the actions in the story!
#rereadability #boardbook #turtle
We talk a lot in the #kidlit community about what makes a children's book re-readable. One thing we did for BANANAS IN THE BATH was to add a little turtle on every spread!
Kids love finding him, and he helps drive the actions in the story!
#rereadability #boardbook #turtle
One of the shops SOLD OUT of all 10 copies of "Bananas in the Bath"! I didn't realize it would be this exciting to restock🥳🐒🍌🛁
#boardbooks #kidlit #newbook #childrensbooks
#boardbooks #kidlit #newbook #childrensbooks
July 29, 2025 at 4:32 PM
One of the shops SOLD OUT of all 10 copies of "Bananas in the Bath"! I didn't realize it would be this exciting to restock🥳🐒🍌🛁
#boardbooks #kidlit #newbook #childrensbooks
#boardbooks #kidlit #newbook #childrensbooks
What an amazing first month of "Bananas in the Bath"! Thank you to everyone who's left reviews, shared the book with friends, sent in library requests, and cheered this little book on. It's been an incredible journey❤️
#kidlit #boardbooks #newbooks #childrensbooks
#kidlit #boardbooks #newbooks #childrensbooks
July 28, 2025 at 1:29 PM
What an amazing first month of "Bananas in the Bath"! Thank you to everyone who's left reviews, shared the book with friends, sent in library requests, and cheered this little book on. It's been an incredible journey❤️
#kidlit #boardbooks #newbooks #childrensbooks
#kidlit #boardbooks #newbooks #childrensbooks
With every book I send out, it feels like I'm wishing safe travels to a dear friend as they embark on their next Big Adventure ❤️
I hope these books bring so much joy for the little ones they're off to meet!
#kidlit #boardbooks #toddlerbooks #preschoolbooks #librarybooks #newbooks
I hope these books bring so much joy for the little ones they're off to meet!
#kidlit #boardbooks #toddlerbooks #preschoolbooks #librarybooks #newbooks
July 25, 2025 at 1:14 AM
With every book I send out, it feels like I'm wishing safe travels to a dear friend as they embark on their next Big Adventure ❤️
I hope these books bring so much joy for the little ones they're off to meet!
#kidlit #boardbooks #toddlerbooks #preschoolbooks #librarybooks #newbooks
I hope these books bring so much joy for the little ones they're off to meet!
#kidlit #boardbooks #toddlerbooks #preschoolbooks #librarybooks #newbooks
Thank goodness I love this book 😂
One of the reasons I chose to publish this is bc I wanted to read it to my kids. I couldn't have anticipated just how much my youngest would love it, though! Honestly, this feeling is wild. It doesn't get old. I love it 🥹
#kidlit #boardbooks #favoritebook
One of the reasons I chose to publish this is bc I wanted to read it to my kids. I couldn't have anticipated just how much my youngest would love it, though! Honestly, this feeling is wild. It doesn't get old. I love it 🥹
#kidlit #boardbooks #favoritebook
July 23, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Thank goodness I love this book 😂
One of the reasons I chose to publish this is bc I wanted to read it to my kids. I couldn't have anticipated just how much my youngest would love it, though! Honestly, this feeling is wild. It doesn't get old. I love it 🥹
#kidlit #boardbooks #favoritebook
One of the reasons I chose to publish this is bc I wanted to read it to my kids. I couldn't have anticipated just how much my youngest would love it, though! Honestly, this feeling is wild. It doesn't get old. I love it 🥹
#kidlit #boardbooks #favoritebook
Last night's @storytimesprint.bsky.social event was so fun, though I was more nervous than I thought I'd be!
Did you miss it? No worries! It was RECORDED, so if anyone wants me to send you the link just let me know! 🙂
Thank you for hosting, @ryannjones117.bsky.social and @brilawyer.bsky.social!!
Did you miss it? No worries! It was RECORDED, so if anyone wants me to send you the link just let me know! 🙂
Thank you for hosting, @ryannjones117.bsky.social and @brilawyer.bsky.social!!
July 2, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Last night's @storytimesprint.bsky.social event was so fun, though I was more nervous than I thought I'd be!
Did you miss it? No worries! It was RECORDED, so if anyone wants me to send you the link just let me know! 🙂
Thank you for hosting, @ryannjones117.bsky.social and @brilawyer.bsky.social!!
Did you miss it? No worries! It was RECORDED, so if anyone wants me to send you the link just let me know! 🙂
Thank you for hosting, @ryannjones117.bsky.social and @brilawyer.bsky.social!!
Join us tomorrow night at 8pm to hear my debut board book "Bananas in the Bath", and to ask all your (self)publishing questions!
Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
June 30, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Join us tomorrow night at 8pm to hear my debut board book "Bananas in the Bath", and to ask all your (self)publishing questions!
Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...