Cornbread & Poppy for the Win

Cornbread & Poppy for the Win - Paperback

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Cornbread & Poppy for the Win - Paperback

Cornbread & Poppy for the Win - Paperback

by Matthew Cordell
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Book Overview

by Matthew Cordell (Author)

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

This book in Caldecott medalist Matthew Cordell's bestselling early reader series tells a story about championship-level teamwork.

Poppy LOVES shiny new racing gear. Cornbread does not. Poppy ADORES top secret master plans. Cornbread does not. Poppy IS super competitive. Cornbread...is not. But Cornbread and Poppy are the best of friends, so when Poppy is determined to win the Small Rodents Competitive Cycling Championship Classic Cornbread agrees to train by her side. Cornbread has fun just spending time with his friend, but Poppy's goal is scoring the Winner's Cup. Is a finish line all these mice will discover at the end of their race?

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.

Cornbread & Poppy (2022), was an Indiebound bestseller and the recipient of more than a dozen best books of the year citations.

Publishing simultaneously in hardcover and paperback.

Don't miss the other books in the series:
Cornbread & Poppy
Cornbread & Poppy at the Carnival
Cornbread & Poppy at the Museum

Author Biography

Matthew Cordell is the creator of numerous picture books including Wolf in the Snow, which was awarded the 2018 Caldecott Medal, Evergreen; Hope; Wish; Dream; Hello, Neighbor! The Kind and Caring World of Mister Rogers; and Bear Island, as well as the Cornbread & Poppy series. He has also illustrated works of poetry, novels, and picture books such as Bob, Not Bob! by Audrey Vernick and Liz Garton Scanlon and Leaps and Bounce and Rooting for You! by Susan Hood. Matthew lives in suburban Chicago with his wife, author Julie Halpern, and their two children.

Number of Pages: 80
Dimensions: 0.39 x 8.19 x 6.06 IN
Publication Date: April 02, 2024
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Cornbread & Poppy for the Win
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 3.4
Point Value: 0.5
ISBN9780316508773
Author Matthew Cordell
PublisherLittle, Brown Books for Young Readers
GenreChildren
FormatPaperback
PublishedApril 2024
LanguageENG- English
Pages80
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceKids
Print SizeStandard Print

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About Matthew Cordell

Matthew Cordell is the Caldecott Medal-winning author and illustrator of Wolf in the Snow, Evergreen, Cornbread & Poppy, Wish, and Hello, Neighbor!: The Kind and Caring World of Mister Rogers. He is also the illustrator of highly acclaimed children's books such as Every Dog in the Neighborhood (by Philip C. Stead), Bob, Not Bob! (by Audrey Vernick and Liz Garton Scanlon), and Leeva at Last (by Sara Pennypacker). His books have been best-of-the-year selections by The New York Times, The Boston Globe, NPR, and Amazon.com, and have been translated into numerous languages around the world. Matthew lives in suburban Chicago with his wife, author Julie Halpern, and their two children.

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