Yesterday we talked about courage and I would be remiss if I didn’t take the time to talk about this book today. Continue reading
Author: jenabenton
NPM 2021 Day 1: Dictionary for a Better World
Today’s poem is one I really should’ve shared last year, but I saved it. I don’t know why, but it feels even more appropriate now. Continue reading
Upcoming April Poetry blogs
It’s almost that time of year again! April is National Poetry Month and I love to celebrate with a picture book poem every day of the month. Continue reading
Simply 7 with Katy Tanis–“Love in the Wild”
Today I get to show you another adorable picture book and wow is this one colorful! Continue reading
Simply 7 with Deb Adamson–“I Miss Your Sunny Smile”
Today I’m going to share a sweet board book with you that seems perfectly timed for what the littles are going through these days. Continue reading
Simply 7 with Kelly Jordan–“Chase the Moon, Tiny Turtle”
Today’s picture book is about baby sea turtles and it’s brilliant. Continue reading
Simply 7 with Evan Griffith & Joanie Stone–“Secrets of the Sea: the Story of Jeanne Power, Revolutionary Marine Scientist”
Oh dear readers, I’m delighted to bring you an interview with both the author AND the illustrator (another two-fer) about a truly wonderful new nonfiction picture book biography. Of course, with the subject of the sea and a female scientist, are you surprised that I was interested? Continue reading
Simply 7 with Sandra Salsbury–“Best Friend in the Whole World”
Today I’m super excited to tell you about another friend’s debut picture book. She is both the author and illustrator of this sweet story and it’s gorgeous! Continue reading
Simply 7 with Aimee Bissonette–“Headstrong Hallie”
Sometimes tragedy can inspire and shape us. That’s the backbone of today’s picture book that I get to share with you. Continue reading
Simply 7 with Megan Hoyt–“Bartali’s Bicycle”
I am eternally fascinated with stories set in World War II, both fiction and nonfiction. I think it’s because these are stories that capture the best of us and the worst of us. Today I get to share one of the best. Continue reading
