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!
"A wonderful, easy-to-read chapter book that will leave children laughing out loud." --School Library Journal
"Roundly appealing." --Publishers Weekly, starred review
"A perfect choice for beginning readers." --Booklist
Cynthia Rylant has written more than 100 books, including Dog Heaven, Cat Heaven, and the Newbery Medal-winning novel Missing May. She lives with her pets in Oregon.
Mark Teague is the international bestselling illustrator (and author) of more than 50 books for children. His numerous awards and honors include the Book Sense Book of the Year Award and the Christopher Medal. He has illustrated 12 full-size books and 11 board books in the widely successful How Do Dinosaurs...? series. He is the author of the popular Dear Mrs. LaRue, Firehouse!, and Jack and the Beanstalk and the French Fries. He lives in New York State.
Target Age: 4-8
Cartwheel Books
Pub Date: October 01, 2008
0.13" H x 8.74" L x 6.08" W
48 pages
paperback