Cornbread & Poppy at the Carnival
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2022 · Est. 16 min read

Cornbread & Poppy at the Carnival

Written by Matthew Cordell

Part of the Cornbread and Poppy series

Two friends visit a carnival and learn the value of sharing and friendship

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80 pages· 1,382 words· Est. 16 min read
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Cornbread and Poppy, two unlikely best friends, embark on a Carnival adventure. Poppy is eager for thrills, while Cornbread is hesitant. As they navigate games, snacks, and towering rides, their friendship is tested. Will they embrace new experiences or stick to their comfort zones? Join these charming mice as they explore the joys and challenges of being different yet inseparable.

From the publisher

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.

At a glance
Format
Pages
80
Words
1,382
Reading age
6–10
Audience
Transitional Reader
Lexile
~420L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about miceBooks about individualityBooks about mice, hamster, guinea pigs, etc.Books about best friends
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.9
F&P level
~L
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
518594
Publication
Published
June 21, 2022
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780759554900

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