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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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NPM 2026 Day 7: A FOREST SONG

April 7, 2026April 1, 2026 / jenabenton / Leave a comment

What song does the forest sing?

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Simply 7 with Annette Pimentel & Faith Pray: HOW A BEAR BECAME A BOOK

April 7, 2026April 4, 2026 / jenabenton / 7 Comments

It’s the 100th anniversary of Winnie-the-Pooh. What better way to celebrate than by honoring all of the creators who brought him to life?

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NPM 2026 Day 6: IF I COULD CHOOSE A BEST DAY

April 6, 2026April 1, 2026 / jenabenton / 4 Comments

What if, what if, what if…

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Simply 7 with Maria Gianferrari & Diana Sudyka: JUST ONE OAK

April 6, 2026March 30, 2026 / jenabenton / 4 Comments

What can one oak do?

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NPM 2026 Day 5: SOME DAYS I’M THE WIND

April 5, 2026April 1, 2026 / jenabenton / Leave a comment

Rebecca Gardyn Levington is a picture book poet that doesn’t get nearly enough recognition.

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Last Drop from an Empty Inkwell: Habits in Flux

April 4, 2026April 4, 2026 / jenabenton / 8 Comments

It’s the first Saturday of the month and it’s time to talk about creativity.

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NPM 2026 Day 4: TORRIBLE PUNS

April 4, 2026April 1, 2026 / jenabenton / 2 Comments

Like last year, Saturdays and Sundays in April will be days I highlight poetry picture books I shared throughout the previous 12 months (between Aprils). Just in case you missed them!

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NPM 2026 Day 3: DEAR ACORN (LOVE, OAK)

April 3, 2026April 1, 2026 / jenabenton / 8 Comments

When one of my favorite poets and one of my favorite illustrators come together to create a beautiful poetry picture book, you know I have to share it!

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