Saturday Storytime with Matthew Cordell: Cornbread & Poppy for the Win

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Saturday, June 22, 2024

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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06/22/2024 10:30 AM 06/22/2024 11:30 AM America/Atikokan Saturday Storytime with Matthew Cordell: Cornbread & Poppy for the Win Join The Book Stall (811 Elm Street in Winnetka) on Saturday, June 22 at 10:30 am for a fun story time and draw along with Matthew Cordell, celebrating the 4th book in his beloved Cornbread & Poppy series, "Cornbread & Poppy for the Win." Matt will show kids how to draw Cornbread and Poppy, and we'll serve up Cornbread and Poppyseed muffins! The newest book in Caldecott medalist Matthew Cordell's bestselling early reader series tells a story about championship-level teamwork. Celebrating both partnership and the value of what makes us individuals, young readers will find this classic odd couple irresistible as they encounter relatable issues with humor and heart. This event is perfect... Details & Tickets: https://www.upcomingevents.com/chicago/events/the-book-stall/saturday-storytime-with-matthew-cordell-cornbread-poppy-for-the-win-238857?ref=uceaddevent The Book Stall, 811 Elm Street, Winnetka, IL, 60093

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Join The Book Stall (811 Elm Street in Winnetka) on Saturday, June 22 at 10:30 am for a fun story time and draw along with Matthew Cordell, celebrating the 4th book in his beloved Cornbread & Poppy series, "Cornbread & Poppy for the Win." Matt will show kids how to draw Cornbread and Poppy, and we'll serve up Cornbread and Poppyseed muffins! The newest book in Caldecott medalist Matthew Cordell's bestselling early reader series tells a story about championship-level teamwork. Celebrating both partnership and the value of what makes us individuals, young readers will find this classic odd couple irresistible as they encounter relatable issues with humor and heart. This event is perfect for kids ages 6 to 10. More About the Book: Poppy LOVES shiny new racing gear. Cornbread does not. Poppy ADORES top secret master plans. Cornbread does not. Poppy IS super competitive. Cornbread…is not. But Cornbread and Poppy are the best of friends, so when Poppy is determined to win the Small Rodents Competitive Cycling Championship Classic, Cornbread agrees to train by her side. Cornbread has fun just spending time with his friend, but Poppy’s goal is scoring the Winner’s Cup. Is a finish line all these mice will discover at the end of their race? More About the Author: Matthew Cordell is the creator of numerous picture books, including the 2018 Caldecott Medal-winner, "Wolf in the Snow," "Evergreen;" "Hope;" "Wish;" "Dream;" "Hello, Neighbor!" "The Kind and Caring World of Mister Rogers;" and "Bear Island," as well as the Cornbread & Poppy series. He has also illustrated works of poetry, novels, and picture books such as Bob, Not Bob! by Audrey Vernick and Liz Garton Scanlon and Leaps and Bounce and Rooting for You! by Susan Hood. Matthew lives in suburban Chicago with his wife, author Julie Halpern, and their two children. Find out more about him HERE. The Book Stall is an independent bookstore and cultural institution on Chicago’s North Shore. We’re known for our great selection of books, cards, and gifts, as well as our long-running author event series, including Saturday Storytime. Learn more at www.thebookstall.com.

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