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Cornbread & Poppy at the Carnival

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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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    • Booklist

      March 1, 2022
      Grades K-2 In this sequel to Cornbread & Poppy (2022), Poppy convinces her reluctant friend Cornbread to accompany her to the carnival. She longs to ride The Nauseator, but he is leery of thrill rides. They choose the Ferris wheel, only to discover that Poppy is afraid of heights. After sharing treats and winning dubious prizes, they find a peanut and argue over who will eat it. A passing elephant settles the dispute. Divided into three chapters, this beginning-reader book will capture readers' attention with its strong portrayal of the two main characters, their apparent differences, and their close friendship. The narrative includes intriguing details and conversations, while the illustrations, expressive pen-and-ink drawings with crosshatching and pale watercolor washes, are brimming with imagination, energy, and wit. Just right for young readers.

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    • The Horn Book

      January 1, 2022
      In the first two books of a beginning reader series, Cordell (Wolf in the Snow, rev. 11/16; Bear Island, rev. 3/21) introduces two mice who are best friends sharing adventures. The series starter, Cornbread & Poppy, begins as a takeoff on Aesop's "Ant and the Grasshopper," with responsible Cornbread's pantry stocked for winter and fun-loving Poppy facing shortages. The tale continues with a trek into the mountains -- and a new (old) friend encounter. Carnival is slightly lower-stakes, centering on a carnival visit where Cornbread refuses to go on most of the rides. In each book, three short chapters set up, continue, and then resolve the friends' manageable problems. Cordell's pen-and-ink and watercolor illustrations are textured and appealing, supporting the texts and illuminating vocabulary that might be out of sight-word range for new readers building fluency. Words are occasionally lettered into the illustrations to heighten action ("SHRIEK!" and "SCREAM!" at the carnival) and give readers more to think about and explore. Cordell resists making the pals stock characters -- sometimes Cornbread steps up to be the brave one and Poppy's the one who's nervous. With these two gentle and nuanced explorations of friendship, this duo is well set up for future outings.

      (Copyright 2022 by The Horn Book, Incorporated, Boston. All rights reserved.)

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  • OverDrive Read

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  • English

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  • ATOS Level:2.9
  • Interest Level:K-3(LG)
  • Text Difficulty:0-2

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