It’s the last day of April and I have one last book to share. I’m always surprised how hard it is, in the end, to pick just one book for every day. There are so many wonderful poetry picture books out there, including some that I have already shared on my blog in interviews. Continue reading
NPM 2023 Day 29: WHEN THE STORM COMES
Sometimes storms come when you least expect it. What do you do? That’s the topic of today’s poetry picture book. Continue reading
NPM 2023 Day 28: THINGS Collection
Today I want to give a bit of a surprise shout out to Janet Wong, Sylvia Vardell, Pomelo Books, and Vicki Wilke. Continue reading
NPM 2023 Day 27: SUN WISHES
I was astonished at how much I fell in love with this book. Continue reading
Simply 7 with Jenna Beatrice & Erika Lynne Jones: THE LOUD LIBRARIAN
I have a student this year who cannot speak lower than a level 5 (though his favorite volume is 11). Today’s picture book not only made me laugh, but it made me think of him. Continue reading
NPM 2023 Day 26: SPI-KU
I had a very hard time reading this book, but for the love of Leslie Bulion’s science poetry I persevered. Continue reading
NPM 2023 Day 25: SNOW BIRDS
I laughed when I read the title of this book because in Alaska a “snow bird” is someone who only spends summers in Alaska and migrates south for the winter. However, this book is about birds that survive the cold elements and stay! Continue reading
Simply 7 with Candace Spizzirri: FINLEY: A MOOSE ON THE CABOOSE
Any time a picture book is set in Alaska, I immediately find a need to track it down. That was certainly the case with today’s picture book. Continue reading
NPM 2023 Day 24: SERENGETI
If you haven’t discovered the wonder of science poetry written by Leslie Bulion yet, you’re in for a treat. Continue reading
NPM 2023 Day 23: S IS FOR SEA GLASS
Today’s picture book is another favorite find, although it originally came out in 2014. Continue reading