April is National Poetry Month!

Celebrate by picking up a new volume of poetry or re-reading an old favorite. These are ten of my favorite poetry books from the past few years. Happy National Poetry Month! --Jean H.

1. Bagert, Brod. Shout!: Little Poems That Roar. (J 821 B14S)

2. Florian, Douglas. Comets, Stars, the Moon and Mars. (J 821 F66C)

3. Hopkins, Lee Bennett. Behind the Museum Door. (J 821. B39H)

4. Katz, Alan. Oops! (J 821 K15O)

5. Larios, Julie. Imaginary Menagerie: A Book of Curious Creatures.
(J 821. L32I)

6. Mora, Pat. Yum! ¡MmMm! ¡Qué Rico!: America’s Sproutings.
(J 821 M79Y)

7. Prelutsky, Jack. My Dog May Be a Genius: Poems. (J 821 P91M)

8. Schlitz, Laura Amy. Good Masters! Sweet Ladies! Voices From a Medieval Village. (J 808.82 S34G)

9. Sidman, Joyce. This Is Just to Say. (J 821 S56T)

10. Yolen, Jane. Here's a Little Poem : A Very First Book of Poetry. (J 821 H42Y )

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Playaways have come to the Newton Free Library Children’s Room . A playaway is a self- contained audio book, similar to an mp3 player. A Playaway is the most simple and immediate way to enjoy music and audiobooks. Its portability allows users to enjoy their favorite authors and titles on-the-go, whenever and wherever. Check one out today! -- Marianne Connelly.