Here Come Poppy and Max Book

Poppy loves animals. She and her dog Max imitate all her favorites, walking tall like a giraffe, waddling like a penguin, leaping like a leopard, and bouncing like a kangaroo. But when it comes down to it, Poppy's favorite animal of all is Max. And Max loves Poppy just the way she is. Stunning illustrations mark this debut picture book from fabric designer Lindsey Gardiner. Broad swatches of textured color paint the background, while a smiling, rag-doll-like Poppy and spotted Max leap, roar, and waddle in the foreground. The childhood game of pretending to be different animals will be familiar to every reader, with Poppy's outfits changing to match each animal: polka dots for the leopard, yellow boots for the splashing duck. Simple yet touching, this colorful book allows the affection between a girl and her dog to shine through. Readers may want to buy two copies: one for reading and one for framing the pictures to hang on the nursery walls! We eagerly await more from the talented Lindsey Gardiner. (Ages 3 to 7) --Emilie CoulterRead More