{"product_id":"cornbread-poppy-for-the-win-cornbread-and-poppy-4-by-matthew-cordell","title":"Cornbread \u0026 Poppy for the Win (Cornbread and Poppy #4) by Matthew Cordell","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn IndieBound Bestseller - An Amazon Best Book of the Year - A 2022 Kirkus Best Children's Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis book in Caldecott medalist Matthew Cordell's bestselling early reader series tells a story about championship-level teamwork.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePoppy 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?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCelebrating 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCornbread \u0026amp; Poppy (2022), was an Indiebound bestseller and the recipient of more than a dozen best books of the year citations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublishing simultaneously in hardcover and paperback.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDon't miss the other books in the series: \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eCornbread \u0026amp; Poppy \u003cbr\u003eCornbread \u0026amp; Poppy at the Carnival \u003cbr\u003eCornbread \u0026amp; Poppy at the Museum\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \"The lively ink-and-watercolor illustrations deftly create settings and clearly reveal characters' emotions. A rewarding choice for young readers.\"-- \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBooklist, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* \"Cornbread and Poppy are endearing characters, poised to join the ranks of other memorable early reader sets of best friends old and new, including James Marshall's George and Martha.\"-- \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBookPage, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* \"Cordell's pen-and-ink and watercolor illustrations are textured and appealing, supporting the texts and illuminating vocabulary that might be out of sight-word range for new readers building fluency.\"-- \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eHorn Book, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* \"Cordell's trademark loose artwork, rendered in pen and ink with watercolor, is energetic and wonderfully captures gray Cornbread's and tan Poppy's activities, easy camaraderie, and expressive faces.... Delightful.\"-- \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eKirkus, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* \"Cordell's loose, Steig-like ink line makes emotions easy to read as the duo's interplay builds.... Their well-built adventure...offers exertion, discouragement, and a wonderfully improbable change of fortune.\"-- \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublishers Weekly, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"No need to visit a museum to find an exhibit of best friendship; see it on display right here.\"\u003ci\u003e-- \u003cstrong\u003eKirkus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Brimming with imagination, energy, and wit. Just right for young readers.\"-- \u003cstrong\u003eBooklist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"[C]harming [illustrations] lend a feeling of coziness to this tale of friends who are different...easy to follow for those transitioning to early chapter books...A perfect choice for fans of Jacqueline ­Davies's 'Sydney and Taylor' series, and other dynamic duos.\"-- \u003cstrong\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Cordell's scratchy illustrations seem like descendants of Edward Gorey.... A twee answer to \"Frog and Toad\" that will serve readers of early chapter books.\"-- \u003cstrong\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Into the society of [Frog and Toad and George and Martha] we can now welcome two mice.... [Beginning] with an Aesop-like predicament...Mr. Cordell's humorous [drawings] keep things buoyant as Cornbread and Poppy bundle up and venture off.\"-- \u003cstrong\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Frog and Toad vibes are strong in this new early reader series about two mice who are best friends...Illustrated in muted pastels that reflect the season, the three short chapters pack in a lot of adventure...\"-- \u003cstrong\u003eParents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Pair of Mice Find Friendship Very Nice\"-- \u003cstrong\u003eThe Florida-Times Union\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This sweet friendship book by Caldecott Medalist Matthew Cordell reminds me of books I loved reading with my kids when they were younger.\"-- \u003cstrong\u003eBook Riot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"...perfect for young readers ready to move beyond picture books. It captures the importance of individuality and of stepping out of your comfort zone...Even adults will enjoy reading along...\"-- \u003cstrong\u003eBook Trib\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMatthew Cordell\u003c\/b\u003e is the creator of numerous picture books including \u003ci\u003eWolf in the Snow, \u003c\/i\u003ewhich was awarded the 2018 Caldecott Medal, \u003ci\u003eEvergreen\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eHope\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eWish;\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eDream\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eHello, Neighbor! The Kind and Caring World of Mister Rogers; \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eBear Island, \u003c\/i\u003e as well as the Cornbread \u0026amp; Poppy series. He has also illustrated works of poetry, novels, and picture books such as \u003ci\u003eBob, Not Bob! \u003c\/i\u003eby Audrey Vernick and Liz Garton Scanlon and \u003ci\u003eLeaps and Bounce \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eRooting for You!\u003c\/i\u003e by Susan Hood. 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