author/illustrator: Cathon
ages: 6+
44 pages
19 x 24 cm
hardcover
French
Comme des géants (Canada)
Sold: Simplified Chinese, English (North America and China), French, Czech (until July 2024), Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Danish, Italian
Poppy & Sam and the Leaf Thief - series
Poppy and Sam’s debut introduces its two central characters — a smart, resourceful girl living in a pumpkin and her neighbor, a goofy miniature panda — and is full of mystery and surprise!
Where were you last night? Poppy and Sam have launched an investigation: they want to find out who nibbled their dear friend Basil’s leaves. None of the insects will own up to it. To unmask the offender, they will have to show a lot of ingenuity.
After a few misadventures, they find the remorseful nibbler — and Basil helps him understand that everything tastes better when it is freely offered.
IN THE MEDIA
“An appealing whodunit about friendship and community, great for fans of comics.” - Kirkus Reviews
“This sublime series aimed at 4-year-olds — but great even if you’re much, much older — is richly illustrated and gently reminds us of the importance of working together to help those in need.” – Les Libraires
"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
AWARDS
- A Junior Library Guild Selection, 2018
- Little Maverick Graphic Novels 2019 reading list
- Best Books for Kids and Teens - Starred selection
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