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Simply 7 with Ann Koffsky: BLAZING HUMOR & WHAT EMMA WROTE

April 16, 2026April 11, 2026 / jenabenton / 3 Comments

What do Mel Brooks and Emma Lazarus have in common? Read on to find out!

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NPM 2026 Day 15: PUG AND OTHER ANIMAL POEMS

April 15, 2026April 1, 2026 / jenabenton / 2 Comments

Every once in a while, I like to throw an older poetry picture book into the mix.

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NPM 2026 Day 14 & Simply 7 with Susan Johnston Taylor: IF PETS WROTE POEMS

April 14, 2026April 1, 2026 / jenabenton / 3 Comments

If famous poets’ pets wrote poems, what would they say?

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NPM 2026 Day 13: THE GIFT OF THE BROKEN TEACUP

April 13, 2026April 1, 2026 / jenabenton / 3 Comments

How is a broken teacup a gift? Read this collection of mindfulness poems to find out!

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NPM 2026 Day 12: THE EVERYTHING TRAIL

April 12, 2026April 1, 2026 / jenabenton / Leave a comment

This lyrical picture book explores all the wonders to be found playing in the woods.

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NPM 2026 Day 11: BEWARE THE DRAGON & THE NOZZLEWOCK

April 11, 2026April 1, 2026 / jenabenton / 2 Comments

If you have a young fan of graphic novels around, this poetry graphic novel might be just the thing!

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NPM 2026 Day 10: CLIMBING THE VOLCANO

April 10, 2026April 1, 2026 / jenabenton / 2 Comments

What better poetry form is there for exploring nature than Haiku?

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NPM 2026 Day 9 & Simply 7 with Suzy Levinson: DINOS THAT DRIVE

April 9, 2026April 1, 2026 / jenabenton / Leave a comment

When two evergreen topics (dinosaurs and vehicles) collide with poetry, what do you get? Hilarious poetry every kiddo is sure to love!

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NPM 2026 Day 8: ANIMAL ALBUMS

April 8, 2026April 1, 2026 / jenabenton / Leave a comment

There’s a reason everyone is so enchanted with this book: it’s a art, music, poetry, and humor all wrapped into one!

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Simply 7 with E.B. Goodale: ROBIN AND THE STICK

April 8, 2026April 4, 2026 / jenabenton / Leave a comment

Have you ever seen a child who is enchanted with rocks or sticks? This book is for them.

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