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Title details for Tightrope Poppy the High-Wire Pig by Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen - Available

Tightrope Poppy the High-Wire Pig

by Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen
Sarah Dillard
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Sudipta Quallen's spirited rhyming text, Sarah Dillard's cheerful illustrations, and an adorable little pig will capture children's hearts and engage their minds.

Poppy dreams of high-wires, daring acrobatics, and Big Top fame. "I'll be a star in no time!" she cries, after practicing her stunts on fences and railings. But when she fearlessly balances on the tightrope at Zig E. Zailey's Super Show, the unexpected happens: Poppy drops and plops...and flees in shame. Will Poppy ascend to the heights of success? Or will she head home, tail between her legs? Thanks to the fun text and circus-colorful pictures, youngsters will have a great time learning to follow their dreams—even when at first they don't succeed.

  • Creators

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    November 24, 2009

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9781402761485

    • PDF ebook

      • ISBN: 9781402761485
      • File size: 6901 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • ATOS Level: 3.2
    • Lexile® Measure: 600
    • Interest Level: K-3(LG)
    • Text Difficulty: 0-2

  • Reviews

    • School Library Journal

      March 1, 2006
      PreS-Gr 2 -This winning story of a pig with a dream comes alive in tidy four- and five-line verses composed mostly of one- and two-syllable words. Poppy yearns to conquer the high wire, so when Zig E. Zailey holds an open call for new talent, she seizes the day. -A circus dog, /now that is fine./But have you heard/of circus swine? - the omniscient narrator muses in an engaging aside. While comparisons to Ian Falconer -s Olivia and her foray under the big top are inevitable, Poppy is her own pig, and the similarities are few. Dillard -s cheery illustrations follow her from her sunny meadow to the bright, friendly circus tent that becomes her home. Purchase a duplicate for storytime shelves; this easy, accessible crowd-pleaser will leave everyone smiling." -Catherine Threadgill, Charleston County Public Library, SC"

      Copyright 2006 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

    • The Horn Book

      July 1, 2006
      Poppy's first attempt to perform on the tightrope ends in failure, but Mom urges her on: "You can't lose heart / on one bad start-- / some dreams take lots of trying." Poppy perseveres, takes more falls, and finally becomes a star. Though the rhyme's a bit purposeful, the bright spacious illustrations portray Poppy's exploits well.

      (Copyright 2006 by The Horn Book, Incorporated, Boston. All rights reserved.)

Formats

  • OverDrive Read
  • PDF ebook

subjects

Languages

  • English

Levels

  • ATOS Level:3.2
  • Lexile® Measure:600
  • Interest Level:K-3(LG)
  • Text Difficulty:0-2

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