Poppy's House

Written by Karla Courtney · Illustrated by Madeline Kloepper

A girl visits her Poppy on a windswept island, cherishing their time together.

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

A little girl journeys to a remote island to visit her Poppy, where they share simple joys and explore the rugged beauty of Newfoundland. As they count masts and waves, their bond deepens, creating cherished memories. When it's time to leave, she eagerly anticipates their next reunion. This heartwarming tale celebrates the enduring connection between generations and the charm of coastal life.

From the publisher

A warm story of the bond between young and old that evokes the wild, windswept banks of Newfoundland–and the joys of a traditional way of life. In a picture book as cozy as wool socks and as sweeping as a lighthouse beam, a little girl takes a ferry to an island to spend time with her Poppy. After fresh-baked bread for breakfast, the two tidy up, garden, and set out to explore together. They pass docks and green hills specked with puffins, counting their favorite things along the way: masts, animal tracks, silvery waves. At the end of each day, they snuggle on Poppy’s worn velvet armchair to read by lantern light. When it’s time to travel home, the little girl begins counting the days until she and Poppy will be together again. A patchwork of exquisitely patterned and textured art evokes a traditional quilt in this ode to coastal Canada and to the days spent with an attentive, caring older person.

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