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.
Continue readingNPM 2026 Day 7: A FOREST SONG
What song does the forest sing?
Continue readingSimply 7 with Annette Pimentel & Faith Pray: HOW A BEAR BECAME A BOOK
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?
Continue readingNPM 2026 Day 6: IF I COULD CHOOSE A BEST DAY
What if, what if, what if…
Continue readingSimply 7 with Maria Gianferrari & Diana Sudyka: JUST ONE OAK
What can one oak do?
Continue readingNPM 2026 Day 5: SOME DAYS I’M THE WIND
Rebecca Gardyn Levington is a picture book poet that doesn’t get nearly enough recognition.
Continue readingLast Drop from an Empty Inkwell: Habits in Flux
It’s the first Saturday of the month and it’s time to talk about creativity.
Continue readingNPM 2026 Day 4: TORRIBLE PUNS
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!
Continue readingNPM 2026 Day 3: DEAR ACORN (LOVE, OAK)
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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