Poppy Takes Paris
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

Poppy Takes Paris

Written by Allison Pataki and Marya Myers · Illustrated by Kristi Valiant

Part of the Big City Adventures series

A child and her dog seek the brightest light in Paris.

4.3/7 Bookroo expert·4.2/5 Goodreads · 39 ratings
48 pages
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In Paris, the City of Lights, young Poppy embarks on a quest with her dog, Baguette, to discover the brightest light of all. Each day, she enjoys the city's vibrant sounds, fragrant flowers, and delicious pastries. But one morning, a question ignites her curiosity: amidst all the lights, which one truly shines the brightest? Join Poppy on her whimsical adventure through the enchanting streets of Paris, where every corner holds a new discovery and the answer to her burning question awaits. What will she find in her search for the ultimate light?

From the publisher

In the City of Lights, where can you go to find the brightest light of them all? Find out in this spunky introduction to Paris shown through the eyes of a curious child.

Paris is the City of Lights. Poppy should know—she lives there.

Each morning, she wakes up to the sound of church bells ringing Ding! Dang! Dong!

Each morning, she buys fresh flowers from Madame LesFleur, who has the most brilliant blooms in the city.

Each morning, she eats delicious pastries from Monsier LePain’s bakery.

But one morning, she wakes up with a burning question: what light shines the brightest in a city full of them? She and her dog Baguette are about to find out.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
48
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD730L
Themes & topics
Books about ParisBooks about dogsBooks about lifestylesBooks about city and town lifeBooks about travel
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4.3

A nice look at the city of Paris and it's many sights, but the illustrations and storytelling itself were just ok.

Marmee

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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4.7
F&P level
~Q
Publication
Published
May 26, 2020
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781534425064

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