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Cornbread & Poppy

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Cornbread & Poppy follows two best friends who couldn’t be more different. Cornbread loves planning and preparing, especially for winter, while Poppy prefers to take things as they come. When Poppy finds herself without food for the long winter, Cornbread offers to help, leading them on an adventurous journey up Holler Mountain. Along the way, the friends discover the strengths in their differences and the power of true friendship.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Ideal for early readers aged 6–8, this book appeals to children who enjoy stories about friendship, adventure, and embracing differences. Its humour and heart make it a perfect choice for young readers developing their chapter book skills.

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Publishing simultaneously in hardcover and paperback, Caldecott medalist Matthew Cordell debuts his first early reader series about two best friends who are as different from each other as can be.

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Caldecott medalist Matthew Cordell debuts his first early reader series about two best friends who are as different from each other as can be.

Cornbread & Poppy is a delightful story where Cornbread LOVES planning, while Poppy does not. Cornbread ADORES preparing, but Poppy does not. Cornbread is ready for winter, yet Poppy... is not. However, Cornbread and Poppy are the best of friends, and when Poppy finds herself without any food for the long winter, Cornbread offers to help her out.

Their adventure takes them up, up, up Holler Mountain, where these mice might discover a new friend... and reunite with an old one. Celebrating both partnership and the value of individuality, young readers will find this classic odd-couple irresistible as they tackle relatable issues with humour and heart.

Publishing simultaneously in hardcover and paperback.

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Praise for the Cornbread & Poppy series: An IndieBound Bestseller, a 2022 Kirkus Best Children’s Book, and an Amazon Best Books of the Year for Ages 6–8. Booklist highlights "Every scene comes to life in Cordell's expressive pen-and-ink drawings," while Kirkus notes, "No need to visit a museum to find an exhibit of best friendship; see it on display right here." The series is also a Junior Library Guild pick and a nominee for several prestigious awards.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780759554863

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 February 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Little, Brown Young Readers

Audience: Primary and secondary education, Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 208.0mm

Weight: 185g

Pages: 80

About the Author

Matthew Cordell has illustrated many books for children including works of poetry, novels, and picture books, like Bob, Not Bob!, Leaps and Bounce, and Rooting for You! He has also created numerous picture books himself including Hope, Wish, Dream, Hello, Neighbor! The Kind and Caring World of Mister Rogers, Bear Island, and Wolf in the Snow, which was awarded the 2018 Caldecott Medal. Matthew lives in suburban Chicago with his wife, author, Julie Halpern, and their two children.

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