Poppleton in Winter (Growing Reader Level 3)

Cynthia Rylant

ISBN 10: 143957720X ISBN 13: 9781439577202

Publisher: Paw Prints 2009-04-09, 2009

Synopsis

Revisit three wonderful stories from Newbery medalist Cynthia Rylant and award-winning illustrator Mark Teague--with new cover art and design!In this easy-to-read chapter book, Poppleton the pig charms young readers with his quirky adventures and whimsical ideas! Poppleton grows an icicle garden and ends up with an icicle fence instead. He sculpts a bust of Cherry Sue without explaining his constant visits just to look at her face. And he wonders why he can't find a friend to go on a sleigh ride with. No one can go, because they're all preparing Poppleton's birthday party!These hilarious stories feature simple language, everyday experiences, and beautiful illustrations--perfect for beginning readers!

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Review

Poppleton the pig knows how to make the most of a season's offerings. In three short, charming chapters, Poppleton deals with fallen icicles, makes a bust of his llama friend's head, and enjoys a very happy surprise birthday party. Young readers will giggle at the changing expressions on the characters' faces as they carry on their misadventures and comedies of errors.

The eighth title in Cynthia Rylant and Mark Teague's popular Poppleton series (Poppleton in Spring, Poppleton Has Fun, etc.) will be received with open arms by the many fans of the portly porker. An excellent way for kids to move into early chapter books, the series features simple language, funny, easy to follow vignettes, and appealing watercolor illustrations of Poppleton and his motley crew of friends (Patrick the finch, Cherry Sue the llama, Hudson the mouse... you get the picture). (Ages 4 to 7) --Emilie Coulter

About the Author

CYNTHIA RYLANT is the acclaimed author of many beloved books for young people, including the Mr. Putter & Tabby series, the novel Missing May, which received the Newbery Medal, and the Little Whistle series. She lives on an island in Puget Sound, Washington. ARTHUR HOWARD is best known as the illustrator of Cynthia Rylant's Mr. Putter & Tabby series. He is also the illustrator of Kathi Appelt's Bubba and Beau series and has written and illustrated three picture books of his own: Hoodwinked; When I Was Five, an ABA's Pick of the Lists and a Crayola Kids Best Book; and Cosmo Zooms, an IRA-CBC Children's Choice. He lives in New York City.

Edition details

• Publisher: Paw Prints 2009-04-09
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 143957720X
• ISBN 13: 9781439577202
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 48