Book Review of Poppy’s Favorite Friends Fiasco
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Poppy’s Favorite Friends Fiasco
Written by Madelyn Simon
Illustrated by Michael Sherman
Ages: 4-8 | 32 Pages
Publisher: Independently published (2023) | ISBN-13: 9798395939340
What to Expect: Friendship, Community, Surprises, Birds, and Jungle Animals
The fourth picture book in the award-winning Poppy the Toucan series, Poppy’s Favorite Friends Fiasco, explores the theme of friendship in a heartfelt and meaningful way, inviting readers to reflect on their own relationships and how they can better connect with others.
Set in the enchanting Mungo Bungo Jungle, readers will meet a charming cast of characters, including a remarkable lizard who defies the laws of nature. Poppy and the other animals in the jungle bring fans of the series a new level of excitement—there’s even a memorable surprise in store!
Beginning with her appearance on the eye-catching cover, Poppy the Toucan is a character many young readers will enjoy rallying behind. The carefully crafted storyline, gentle humor, and descriptive sentences set the scene delightfully in combination with the enchanting illustrations. Relatable characters come to life in the colorful plant and animal-filled artwork created in watercolor, gouache, and ink on bristol board. This delightful book makes a lovely addition to any young reader’s collection, providing essential lessons on friendship and community in a fun and engaging way.
Poppy’s Favorite Friends Fiasco will surely capture the hearts of children and adults alike.
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About the Author
Madelyn Simon, a native New Yorker, grew up with a love of nature – especially plants and animals. Her company designed, installed, and maintained live plants both indoors and out since 1979. The company grew (forgive the pun) and serviced 700 corporate clients weekly until she retired in 2006. Watercolor painting and oil painting became her passion as well as storytelling. She remembers telling her young daughter three stories each night before bed and, now, she wants to share the stories with the world.
For more information, visit www.MadelynSimon.com and Instagram: @MadelynSimonNYC
About the Illustrator
Michael Sherman is an artist and illustrator working and living in NYC. He prefers drawing to writing but enjoys partnering with writers to tell stories. When not illustrating he can be found painting, teaching, or playing with his two young kids.
For more information visit www.michaelshermanstudio.com and Instagram: @michaelshermanstudio
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