Fans of Poppleton will be glad to see that he has made the transition into Scholastic's Acorn books. ("Illustrated early readers that plant a love of reading!") This title was released in November 2019 and contains three stories: The Shore Day, Dry Skin, and Grapefruit. In each story friends enjoy time together - whether it's a picnic at the beach, sharing advice about skin care, or trying new foods. Hudson (his mouse friend), and Cherry Sue (his llama friend), share cheese sandwiches, lint brushes, and good humor with their piggy pal. A discussion question for further thought encourages readers to draw connections between the story and their own lives.
Marc Teague's illustrations show scenes like Poppleton and Hudson side by side in their beach chairs or all three friends dancing in Cherry Sue's living room. The artwork is especially good at capturing emotions such as Poppleton's embarrassment when Cherry Sue discovers he has "been wearing the same linty sweater for three days." Images such as "Poppleton's lips turned inside-out" from the taste of grapefruit add comic appeal to the stories, above and beyond the already amusing events. There are also step-by-step directions on how to draw Cherry Sue in the back of the book.
With relatable characters, appealing illustrations, and the comfort of being able to find other stories with Poppleton and his friends to read next - the new titles are sure to be popular with young readers.
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