Overview
A duo of strawberry-sized sleuths cracks a case in this cute and lively picture book with graphic novel touches -- the first in the Poppy & Sam series. It's a beautiful day in the garden when Poppy and her panda friend, Sam, hear a commotion. Their friend Basil--who has always been known for his elegance--is in tears, because somebody nibbled his leaves last night! Poppy puts her detective skills to work, with help from Sam, and together they set out to find the culprit. They start by interviewing the insects, but Ms. Honeybee, Madame Ladybug, and Mr. Bumblebee all have contradictory suspicions of their own. So Poppy and Sam test some creative methods to catch the vandal red-handed. After a few misadventures, they find the remorseful nibbler--and Basil helps him understand that everything tastes better when it is freely offered. Illustrated with charming details and lots of kid appeal, this is an easy-to-read graphic novel with friendly characters and a suspenseful story line.
Full Product Details
Author: Cathon
Publisher: Owlkids
Imprint: Owlkids
Volume: 1
Dimensions:
Width: 18.60cm
, Height: 0.80cm
, Length: 23.80cm
Weight: 0.159kg
ISBN: 9781771474825
ISBN 10: 1771474823
Pages: 44
Publication Date: 15 August 2021
Recommended Age: From 5 to 8 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
An appealing whodunit about friendship and community, great for fans of comics. -- Kirkus Reviews The episodic narrative breaks it down into easily digestible chunks, and the large panels, clearly drawn action, and ample white space around the words make this particularly well suited to newly independent readers. -- Booklist Young readers will enjoy this comic-book style storybook. -- Canadian Review of Materials A great choice for young readers who may not have read graphic novels before.-- Resource Links The setting is enchanting and the resolution delightful. Children will build reading skills, and they'll soon be asking for the next Poppy and Sam story.-- School Library Journal Told in comic book-style speech bubbles, Cathon's whimsical illustrations will delight young readers.-- School Library Connection
A great choice for young readers who may not have read graphic novels before. --Resource Links An appealing whodunit about friendship and community, great for fans of comics. --Kirkus Reviews The episodic narrative breaks it down into easily digestible chunks, and the large panels, clearly drawn action, and ample white space around the words make this particularly well suited to newly independent readers. --Booklist The setting is enchanting and the resolution delightful. Children will build reading skills, and they'll soon be asking for the next Poppy and Sam story. --School Library Journal Told in comic book-style speech bubbles, Cathon's whimsical illustrations will delight young readers. --School Library Connection Young readers will enjoy this comic-book style storybook. --Canadian Review of Materials
Author Information
CATHON is an artist and creator of children's books and comics, including the Poppy and Sam series. She studied visual arts and media at the Université du Québec à Montréal, and is the illustrator of A Fire Truck for Chuck in addition to several books in French. Cathon lives in Montreal, Quebec.
