
Written and illustrated by Matthew Cordell
Book #4 in the Cornbread and Poppy series
Can friendship outpace competition in a cycling race?
Cornbread and Poppy are best friends with different passions. Poppy is eager to win the Small Rodents Competitive Cycling Championship, while Cornbread just enjoys the ride. As they train together, will their friendship endure the race's challenges, or will the pursuit of victory test their bond? Discover how teamwork and individuality blend in this charming tale of two mice navigating the ups and downs of competition.
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
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