I remember exactly where I was when 9/11 happened. I saw endless images from New York for weeks, but I don’t really recall anything about the happenings at the Pentagon. Today’s picture book uses poetry told from the point of view of children in the vicinity of the Pentagon to recount those circumstances. Continue reading
Poetry
Simply 7 with Rebecca Kai Dotlich, Georgia Heard, & Deborah Freedman: WELCOME TO THE WONDER HOUSE
Today I interview not one, not two, but THREE amazing and gifted picture book creators about their latest collaboration. Can you handle it???
Continue readingSimply 7 with Linda Ashman: CHAMPION CHOMPERS
I love a good picture book poetry collection and boy have I got a great one for you today! Continue reading
NPM 2023 Day 30: ZOOBILATIONS
It’s the last day of April and I have one last book to share. I’m always surprised how hard it is, in the end, to pick just one book for every day. There are so many wonderful poetry picture books out there, including some that I have already shared on my blog in interviews. Continue reading
NPM 2023 Day 29: WHEN THE STORM COMES
Sometimes storms come when you least expect it. What do you do? That’s the topic of today’s poetry picture book. Continue reading
NPM 2023 Day 28: THINGS Collection
Today I want to give a bit of a surprise shout out to Janet Wong, Sylvia Vardell, Pomelo Books, and Vicki Wilke. Continue reading
NPM 2023 Day 27: SUN WISHES
I was astonished at how much I fell in love with this book. Continue reading
NPM 2023 Day 26: SPI-KU
I had a very hard time reading this book, but for the love of Leslie Bulion’s science poetry I persevered. Continue reading
NPM 2023 Day 25: SNOW BIRDS
I laughed when I read the title of this book because in Alaska a “snow bird” is someone who only spends summers in Alaska and migrates south for the winter. However, this book is about birds that survive the cold elements and stay! Continue reading
NPM 2023 Day 24: SERENGETI
If you haven’t discovered the wonder of science poetry written by Leslie Bulion yet, you’re in for a treat. Continue reading