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Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 2022-21-06

Cornbread & Poppy at the Carnival

Cornbread & Poppy at the Carnival

Cornbread and Poppy

Matthew Cordell, Author

Paperback

9780759554900

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Best friends Cornbread and Poppy spend a day at the Carnival playing games, eating snacks, and riding the Ferris wheel.
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Cornbread and Poppy’s day at the carnival celebrates the beauty of contrast in friendship. Through expressive illustrations and accessible language, this story encourages readers to embrace individuality while highlighting the joy found in shared experiences. ⸻

Keywords and Themes: Acceptance • Action & Adventure • Adventure • Animals • Celebration • Compromise • Courage • etc. • Friendship • Guinea Pigs • Hamsters • Humor • Individuality • Intermediate • Joy • Juvenile Fiction • Mice • Perspective • Readers • Social Themes

Readability • 2.6

Age Range • 6-10

Pages • 80

Subjects • Mice • Best friends • Friendship • Carnivals

Categories • Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Friendship • Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Mice, Hamsters, Guinea Pigs, etc. • Juvenile Fiction | Readers | Intermediate • Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure

PRAISE FOR CORNBREAD & POPPY (Book 1):

An IndieBound Bestseller - An Amazon Best Book of the Year - A 2022 Kirkus Best Children's Book

★ "A rewarding choice for young readers."--Booklist, starred review

★"Cornbread and Poppy are endearing characters, poised to join the ranks of other memorable early reader sets of best friends old and new, including James Marshall's George and Martha."--Bookpage, starred review

★ "Delightful." -- Kirkus, starred review

The second entry in Caldecott medalist Matthew Cordell's early reader series about two best friends who are as different from each other as can be.

Poppy LOVES scary movies. Cornbread does not. Poppy ADORES runny cheese. Cornbread does not. Poppy can't WAIT to try a roller coaster. Cornbread...can. But Cornbread and Poppy are the best of friends, so when the Carnival rolls into town, Cornbread agrees to check it out. Their day promises to include fun games, yummy snacks, and big, big rides. What new things will these mice try? Celebrating both partnership and the value of what makes us individuals, young readers will find this classic odd couple irresistible as they encounter relatable issues with humor and heart.

Publishing simultaneously in hardcover and paperback.

PRAISE FOR CORNBREAD & POPPY AT THE CARNIVAL:
"Brimming with imagination, energy, and wit. Just right for young readers."--Booklist
"Perfect for young readers ready to move beyond picture books...adults will enjoy reading along."--Book Trib

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