
Written by Matthew Cordell
Part of the Cornbread and Poppy series
Two friends visit a carnival and learn the value of sharing and friendship
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.
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.
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