What do Mel Brooks and Emma Lazarus have in common? Read on to find out!
Continue readingNPM 2026 Day 15: PUG AND OTHER ANIMAL POEMS
Every once in a while, I like to throw an older poetry picture book into the mix.
Continue readingNPM 2026 Day 14 & Simply 7 with Susan Johnston Taylor: IF PETS WROTE POEMS
If famous poets’ pets wrote poems, what would they say?
Continue readingNPM 2026 Day 13: THE GIFT OF THE BROKEN TEACUP
How is a broken teacup a gift? Read this collection of mindfulness poems to find out!
Continue readingNPM 2026 Day 12: THE EVERYTHING TRAIL
This lyrical picture book explores all the wonders to be found playing in the woods.
Continue readingNPM 2026 Day 11: BEWARE THE DRAGON & THE NOZZLEWOCK
If you have a young fan of graphic novels around, this poetry graphic novel might be just the thing!
Continue readingNPM 2026 Day 10: CLIMBING THE VOLCANO
What better poetry form is there for exploring nature than Haiku?
Continue readingNPM 2026 Day 9 & Simply 7 with Suzy Levinson: DINOS THAT DRIVE
When two evergreen topics (dinosaurs and vehicles) collide with poetry, what do you get? Hilarious poetry every kiddo is sure to love!
Continue readingNPM 2026 Day 8: ANIMAL ALBUMS
There’s a reason everyone is so enchanted with this book: it’s a art, music, poetry, and humor all wrapped into one!
Continue readingSimply 7 with E.B. Goodale: ROBIN AND THE STICK
Have you ever seen a child who is enchanted with rocks or sticks? This book is for them.
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