Cornbread & Poppy at the Carnival (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780759554894)

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
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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

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.

Author: Matthew Cordell
ISBN-10: 0759554897
ISBN-13: 9780759554894
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Language: English
Published: 06/21/2022
Pages: 80
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 8.50h x 6.50w x 0.70d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.9
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 518594 / Cornbread & Poppy at the Carnival


Review Citation(s):
Booklist 03/01/2022 pg. 62
Horn Book Magazine 03/01/2022 pg. 71
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2022 - Superior,Well Above Average