Caldecott medalist Matthew Cordell debuts his first early reader series about two best friends who are as different from each other as can be.

★ "Cornbread and Poppy are endearing characters, poised to join the ranks of other memorable early reader sets of best friends old and new, including James Marshall's George and Martha, Laurel Snyder's Charlie and Mouse, and Sergio Ruzzier's Fox and Chick." —BookPage

★ "A rewarding choice for young readers." —Booklist

★ "Cordell’s loose, Steig-like ink line makes emotions easy to read as the duo’s interplay builds, Poppy marching blissfully along and Cornbread furrowing his brow. Their well-built adventure, the story’s back half, offers exertion, discouragement, and a wonderfully improbable change of fortune, with just enough suspense to keep readers engaged." —PW

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