"Days to Celebrate" by Lee Bennett Hopkins is an inviting anthology that takes readers through the calendar year, celebrating a variety of special days, holidays, and historical events. Each month features a selection of poems that highlight the significance of these occasions, encouraging readers to appreciate the beauty of life and the diversity of human experience. With engaging illustrations and a rich tapestry of voices, this collection introduces readers to fascinating facts and insights related to each celebration, making it an excellent resource for educators and a delightful read for poetry lovers of all ages. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children at US 2nd grade-7th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.

There are 112 pages in this book. This book was published in 2004 by Greenwillow Books .

Andrea Davis Pinkney is the author of numerous award-winning picture book biographies. A former editor at Essence Magazine who now edits children's books, she lives in Brooklyn, New York. Stephen Alcorn is an acclaimed painter and printmaker who has created artwork for a number of anthologies. He lives in Cambridge, New York. Lee Bennett Hopkins' name is synonymous with poetry. He has published nearly 100 books of poetry and edited countless celebrated poetry collections.