NPM 2020 Day 2: Manger

April 2, 2020 By jenabenton

I want to continue my tribute and share one of Lee Bennett Hopkin’s poems today.

NPM 2020 Day 1: Tribute

April 1, 2020 By jenabenton

As we start the month of April looking at poetry in picture books, I feel it only right to start off with a tribute.

Upcoming April Poetry blogs

March 31, 2020 By jenabenton

Those of you who have followed my blog for a while now already know that April is one of my favorite months: National Poetry Month! Don’t you love this year’s poster (above)? It reminds me of hanging poems from the tree by the campfire at Highlights. If you’re new to my blog, then let me […]

Valentine’s Poetry 2020

February 14, 2020 By jenabenton

It’s that time of year again where I get to share one of my favorite traditions: love poetry!

NPM Day #30

April 30, 2019 By jenabenton

This is the last day of April and alas, the last day that I will be sharing picture book poetry. But never fear! I will return with more next year. Today’s final poem selection is meant to send our hearts and poetic minds flying off into the year ahead.

NPM Day #29

April 29, 2019 By jenabenton

I love books. This should come as no surprise from someone who was an English major (and very briefly a High School English teacher as well). When I found today’s picture book poetry collection all about books? I fell madly in love with it.