PRAISE FOR CORNBREAD & POPPY (Book 1):  
An IndieBound Bestseller - An Amazon Best Book of the Year - A 2022 Kirkus Best Children's Book 
★ "A rewarding choice for young readers."--Booklist,  starred review 
★"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."--Bookpage, starred review 
★ "Delightful." -- Kirkus, starred review 
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This third book in Caldecott medalist Matthew Cordell's bestselling early reader series tells a story of precious artifacts and priceless friendships. 
 Cornbread LOVES spending time inside. Poppy does not. Cornbread ADORES in-depth research. Poppy does not. Cornbread is THRILLED to visit The Moonville Museum. Poppy...is not. But Cornbread and Poppy are the best of friends, so when Cornbread is invited to attend the Founders Gala to see the unveiling of a surprise new exhibit, Poppy agrees to be his guest. Their evening is full of spectacular treasures, including hand-carved hairbrushes, diamond-encrusted perfume sprayers, and a solid gold ice cream scoop. What other wonders will these mice discover? 
 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. 
 Don't miss the other books in the series: 
 Cornbread & Poppy 
 Cornbread & Poppy at the Carnival 
 PRAISE FOR CORNBREAD & POPPY AT THE MUSEUM:  
"No need to visit a museum to find an exhibit of best friendship; see it on display right here."--Kirkus 
"A twee answer to "Frog and Toad" that will serve readers of early chapter books."--School Library Journal 
"Every scene comes to life in [Cordell's] expressive pen-and-ink drawings."--Booklist

Author: Matthew Cordell
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published: 09/26/2023
Pages: 80
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.78lbs
Size: 8.57h x 6.67w x 0.28d
ISBN: 9780316508476
Audience: Ages 4-8


Review Citation(s): 
School Library Journal 07/01/2023 pg. 67
Kirkus Reviews 08/01/2023
Booklist 08/01/2023 pg. 57
About the Author
Matthew Cordell is the creator of numerous picture books including Wolf in the Snow, which was awarded the 2018 Caldecott Medal, Evergreen; Hope; Wish; Dream; Hello, Neighbor! The Kind and Caring World of Mister Rogers; and Bear Island,  as well as the Cornbread & Poppy series. He has also illustrated works of poetry, novels, and picture books such as Bob, Not Bob! by Audrey Vernick and Liz Garton Scanlon and Leaps and Bounce and Rooting for You! by Susan Hood. Matthew lives in suburban Chicago with his wife, author Julie Halpern, and their two children.