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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This third book in Caldecott medalist Matthew Cordell's bestselling early reader series tells a story of precious artifacts and priceless friendships. Cornbread LOVES spending time inside. Poppy does not. Cornbread ADORES in-depth research. Poppy does not. Cornbread is THRILLED to visit The Moonville Museum. Poppy...is not. But Cornbread and Poppy are the best of friends, so when Cornbread is invited to attend the Founders Gala to see the unveiling of a surprise new exhibit, Poppy agrees to be his guest. Their evening is full of spectacular treasures, including hand-carved hairbrushes, diamond-encrusted perfume sprayers, and a solid gold ice cream scoop. What other wonders will these mice discover? 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. Don't miss the other books in the series:
Cornbread & Poppy
Cornbread & Poppy at the Carnival PRAISE FOR CORNBREAD & POPPY AT THE MUSEUM:
"No need to visit a museum to find an exhibit of best friendship; see it on display right here."--Kirkus
"A twee answer to "Frog and Toad" that will serve readers of early chapter books."--School Library Journal
"Every scene comes to life in [Cordell's] expressive pen-and-ink drawings."--Booklist
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This third book in Caldecott medalist Matthew Cordell's bestselling early reader series tells a story of precious artifacts and priceless friendships. Cornbread LOVES spending time inside. Poppy does not. Cornbread ADORES in-depth research. Poppy does not. Cornbread is THRILLED to visit The Moonville Museum. Poppy...is not. But Cornbread and Poppy are the best of friends, so when Cornbread is invited to attend the Founders Gala to see the unveiling of a surprise new exhibit, Poppy agrees to be his guest. Their evening is full of spectacular treasures, including hand-carved hairbrushes, diamond-encrusted perfume sprayers, and a solid gold ice cream scoop. What other wonders will these mice discover? 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. Don't miss the other books in the series:
Cornbread & Poppy
Cornbread & Poppy at the Carnival PRAISE FOR CORNBREAD & POPPY AT THE MUSEUM:
"No need to visit a museum to find an exhibit of best friendship; see it on display right here."--Kirkus
"A twee answer to "Frog and Toad" that will serve readers of early chapter books."--School Library Journal
"Every scene comes to life in [Cordell's] expressive pen-and-ink drawings."--Booklist
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