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Upcoming 2023 April Poetry PB blogs

March 29, 2023March 26, 2023 / jenabenton / 4 Comments

It’s almost one of my favorite times of year, when two of my absolute loves collide: National Poetry month.  All of April I will be sharing poetry picture books (one for every single day).  Why poetry picture books? Well… Continue reading →

Simply 7 with Jeanette Bradley & Giveaway: NO WORLD TOO BIG

March 9, 2023March 5, 2023 / jenabenton / 5 Comments

Today’s picture book is another poetry collection about young people doing extraordinary things. Continue reading →

2023 Valentine’s Day Poems & FREE Valentines

February 14, 2023February 11, 2023 / jenabenton / 6 Comments

If you are a long time follower of my blog, then you know that today is one of my favorite holidays and you know that I share poetry, valentines, art, and more. Continue reading →

NPM 2022 Day 30: Dear Treefrog

April 30, 2022April 23, 2022 / jenabenton / 2 Comments

Here we are at the last day of April already.  But don’t worry, dear reader!  I saved one of the best poetry picture books for last. Continue reading →

NPM 2022 Day 29: Pick a Pumpkin

April 29, 2022April 23, 2022 / jenabenton / Leave a comment

Today’s poetry picture book came out in 2019, but you might’ve missed it!  I admit I did, but it’s a perfect book for Fall (my favorite season) so I had to share. Continue reading →

NPM 2022 Day 28: Salsa

April 28, 2022April 23, 2022 / jenabenton / Leave a comment

Today’s poetry picture book features a cooking poem. Continue reading →

NPM 2022 Day 27: Sweet People are Everywhere

April 27, 2022April 23, 2022 / jenabenton / Leave a comment

Today’s poetry picture book is a bit of an unusual one, but it’s written by Alice Walker.  Yes, that Alice Walker (writer of “The Color Purple” among many other things). Continue reading →

NPM 2022 Day 26: When We Were Very Young

April 26, 2022April 20, 2022 / jenabenton / Leave a comment

If you haven’t heard, the copyright has expired on some of A.A. Milne’s works and they are now in the public domain.  So while you might be familiar with the poems in this picture book, I can guarantee you won’t have seen these illustrations before! Continue reading →

NPM 2022 Day 25: Girls and Boys Come Out to Play

April 25, 2022April 20, 2022 / jenabenton / Leave a comment

Here’s a throw back: Mother Goose!  Yet this book is a unique twist and perfect for bedtime. Continue reading →

NPM 2022 Day 24: Hard-Boiled Bugs for Breakfast

April 24, 2022April 20, 2022 / jenabenton / Leave a comment

I realize the title is probably off-putting, but don’t let that scare you.  This is a fantastic poetry collection by Jack Prelutsky. Continue reading →

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