All good things must come to an end. Today is the last day of National Poetry Month. I hope you have enjoyed the poems I’ve shared. And for today, I have the perfect poem to end on (one I’m currently obsessed with).
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NPM 2026 Day 29: THE MISTAKES THAT MADE US
One of the hardest things to say is “I’m sorry.” But admitting you made a mistake and growing and learning from it? Wow! That might be even harder.
Continue readingNPM 2026 Day 28: IN THE DESERT
Here is another fantastic poetry picture book habitat collection by David Elliott.
Continue readingNPM 2026 Day 27 & Simply 7 with Helen Frost & Rick Lieder
When a love of nature combines with poetry and photographs in these picture books, what do you get? Beauty that must be seen and read to be believed!
Continue readingNPM 2026 Day 26: IF A BUMBLEBEE LANDS ON YOUR TOE
This lyrical picture book explores how to handle fear, as well as our connection to nature.
Continue readingNPM 2026 Day 25: IT’S BUSY DOWN IN THE WOODS TODAY
Poetry for younger readers can take on many forms. Here it’s also a seek-and-find!
Continue readingNPM 2026 Day 24: BLACK DIAMOND KINGS
Sports and poetry? It’s a home run hit!
Continue readingNPM 2026 Day 23: WILD BRUNCH
How and what do animals eat? That is the topic explored in this poetry picture book.
Continue readingNPM 2026 Day 22: THE POET AND THE BEES
A poetry picture book biography is a rare beast, but what better way to tell the untold story of poet Sylvia Plath’s bees?
Continue readingNPM 2026 Day 21: BOOK OF CANDLES
This poetry picture book explains the joys of Hanukkah from a child’s perspective.
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