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Cornbread & Poppy at the Carnival

by Matthew Cordell

A day at the carnival tests two friends’ different comfort zones

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A day at the carnival tests two friends’ different comfort zones

In this second early-reader installment, the carnival brings Cornbread and Poppy’s contrasting tastes into a shared outing. Poppy is eager for roller coasters, while Cornbread is more hesitant, and their friendship is the reason they go together. Games, snacks, and rides provide the setting for a story about trying new things while remaining true to individual preferences. The premise keeps the focus on companionship and the small negotiations that come with doing something together when friends don’t feel the same way about it.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Young readers beginning to move beyond picture books
  • Children who enjoy stories about friendship and differing personalities
  • Families looking for an early reader to share aloud

Themes

FriendshipIndividualityTrying new experiencesCompromise

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Book overview

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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