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Poppleton Everyday

Name: Poppleton Everyday
Author: Cynthia Rylant
ISBN: 9780590848534

by Cynthia Rylant, Mark Teague

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Overview

The three easy-to-read tales in this charming new addition to the series feature Poppleton as he goes stargazing, buys a bed, and sails. Full color. 48 pp. Ages 4-7. Pub: 4/98.

Poppleton the pig goes stargazing, tries out a new bed before he buys it, and goes sailing for the first time.

Synopsis

In this easy-to-read chapter book, Poppleton the pig charms young readers with his quirky adventures, whimsical ideas, and engaging community of friends! In three funny stories, Poppleton tries stargazing, goes in search of a new bed, and finds sailing anything but relaxing!

These hilarious stories feature simple language, everyday experiences, and beautiful illustrations--perfect for beginning readers!

Praise for POPPLETON EVERYDAY:

" This sincere and affable pig will make beginning readers giggle with three new adventures. The light touches of humor are enhanced by the engaging art filled with expression and charm. It's more colorful and interesting than the illustrations found in many easy readers."

-School Library Journal

Praise for the POPPLETON series:

"The text is just right for beginning readers and the lively illustrations offer plenty of visual clues and a touch of the absurd humor that appeals to this set." --School Library Journal

"Roundly appealing." --Publishers Weekly, starred review

"A perfect choice for beginning readers." --Booklist

Children's Literature

Three amusing outings feature Poppleton pig and his friends. In the first, Poppleton can't enjoy looking at the stars because the vast sky makes him dizzy, but his friend Hudson solves the problem. In the second, Poppleton decides it is time to replace his bed and he gives the poor saleslady a real workout. The final outing has Poppleton out for a sail with his friend Fillmore, but he really can't seem to relax. Early readers will find humor in these pleasant stories and should have a real sense of accomplishment when they finish them.

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Editorials

Children's Literature - Marilyn Courtot

School Library Journal

PreS-Gr 2This sincere and affable pig will make beginning readers giggle with three new adventures. In "The Sky," Poppleton and his pal Hudson, a mouse, stargaze in the backyard. When Hudson notices that his friend's eyes are closed, the pig explains that the vast night sky makes him dizzy. The mouse then cuts a small hole in a blanket and places it over Poppleton's face. Now he sees only a "tiny sky." In the second episode, Poppleton shops for a new bed and is assisted by an efficient feline saleslady. His elaborate testing of the prospective purchase and his requests to make sure the bed suits his habits cause the cat to become increasingly impatient but eventually result in a sale. In the final story, Poppleton is invited aboard Fillmore's new sailboat, where he is told to do nothing but sit back and relax. This proves to be impossible, particularly when the goat's sailboat capsizes, but the pig ends up having the last laugh. The chapter format, and varied settings and characters will give beginning readers relief from a seemingly endless decoding task. The light touches of humor are enhanced by the engaging art filled with expression and charm. It's more colorful and interesting than the illustrations found in many easy readers.Lisa S. Murphy, formerly at Dauphin County Library System, Harrisburg, PA