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Poppy and Sam and the Leaf Thief (Poppy and Sam, 1) Hardcover – Illustrated, August 15, 2018

by Cathon (Author)

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It’s a beautiful day in the garden when Poppy and her panda friend, Sam, hear a commotion. Their friend Basil―who has always been known for his elegance―is in tears, because somebody nibbled his leaves last night!

Poppy puts her detective skills to work, with help from Sam, and together they set out to find the culprit. They start by interviewing the insects, but Ms. Honeybee, Madame Ladybug, and Mr. Bumblebee all have contradictory suspicions of their own. So Poppy and Sam test some creative methods to catch the vandal red-handed. After a few misadventures, they find the remorseful nibbler―and Basil helps him understand that everything tastes better when it is freely offered.

Illustrated with charming details and lots of kid appeal, this is an easy-to-read graphic novel with friendly characters and a suspenseful story line.

Reading age

5 - 8 years
Print length

48 pages
Language

English
Grade level

1 - Preschool
Lexile measure

500L
Dimensions

8 x 0.25 x 10 inches
Publisher

Owlkids
Publication date

August 15, 2018
ISBN-10

1771473290
ISBN-13

978-1771473293
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“An appealing whodunit about friendship and community, great for fans of comics.” ― Kirkus Reviews

“The episodic narrative breaks it down into easily digestible chunks, and the large panels, clearly drawn action, and ample white space around the words make this particularly well suited to newly independent readers.” ― Booklist

"Told in comic book-style speech bubbles, Cathon’s whimsical illustrations will delight young readers." ― School Library Connection

"The setting is enchanting and the resolution delightful. Children will build reading skills, and they’ll soon be asking for the next Poppy and Sam story." ― School Library Journal

“Young readers will enjoy this comic-book style storybook.” ― Canadian Review of Materials

"A great choice for young readers who may not have read graphic novels before." ― Resource Links

About the Author

CATHON is an artist and creator of children’s books and comics. She studied visual arts and media at the Université du Québec à Montréal, and is the creator of the Poppy and Sam series and also the illustrator of A Fire Truck for Chuck in addition to several books in French. Cathon lives in Montreal, Quebec.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Owlkids; Illustrated edition (August 15, 2018)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 48 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1771473290
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1771473293
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 5 - 8 years
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 500L
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 1 - Preschool
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 0.25 x 10 inches

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Mysterymom

Will appeal to mystery and comic book readers alike

Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2019

This is another book translated from French about friends Poppy and Sam. Mole has lost his glasses and they all three set out to find them. They all appear to be small in the soft illustrations and live in a world of their own surrounded by tall stalks of grass and delicate flowers. The panels are different sizes and the speech bubbles contain just enough text to move the story along in this beginner comic. The mystery has a satisfying ending for Mole and other woodland neighbors. This is the second in a series about Poppy and Sam.

Thanks to the publisher for letting me read this title. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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J Zim Smith

Friendship and Grace and Courtesy

Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2018

Poppy and Sam solve the mystery of who's eating Basil's leaves. This book talks about what it means to live in community and explores friendship. I appreciate that Poppy and Sam don't solve the problem immediately and that grace and courtesy are extended to the culprit! There are a lot of unique words used in the text making this a great read for not only independent readers, but also a great read aloud for preschoolers. The clean illustrations and clear panels are also a plus for an introduction to graphic novels and comics.

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decafJess

Whimsical.

Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2018

A simple story for early readers that introduces mysteries and reinforces the idea that taking without asking is poor manners. I love the delightful and whimsical illustrations and characters, and I imagine that my 7 year old self would have gone nuts with this book. Looking forward to sharing it with children at the library.

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Reabur14

Great illustrations and story!

Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2019

My four year old loves this book. The pictures and story are sweet and exciting too.
So happy we found this at our local library and hope to purchase for our home.

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Dee

Great Message for Kids

Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2018

I don't read a lot of children's book mostly because I'm an adult without any children so I don't really have a need for it. I was browsing Netgalley's catalog for comics and thought this one looked really cute so I requested it. It was definitely a really quick book to read through, which makes sense since it is geared towards children, but I found it so cute!

The book is about Poppy a little girl, no quite literally little because she lives in a pumpkin house, that lives amongst nature. The book starts with her and her panda friend Sam picking strawberries, but end up getting wrap-up in a mystery! Some one keeps on eating Basil's leaves and they set out to find out who it is. They set some traps and try to find the culprit red-handed. They have some failures along the way, but the way they end up finding the guilty party was so entertaining.

I like that this book shows some failure, because I think it shows to kids that sometimes the first solution is not the best one. Sometimes you have a fail and try again to get things right. I think it also showcases how to problem solve effectively.

What I also like about this book is that it doesn't try to "punish" the guilty party. It's a lot of admitting that you have done wrong, and for the other party to accept and forgive when someone has done you wrong. Also about remembering to ask for permission first. I really like that these messages were included in a children's book, because I think they are really important.

The artwork in this is very clean, but also since it's in the grass field there is a lot of green in it. It's pretty colorful in the panels with the strawberries or the different flowers. It has a very "soft" pastel style to it that I think makes it really engaging to a kid.

If you a parent looking for a good picture book to read to your children that has a good message behind it, I would recommend this one.

*I received a free egalley copy of this book in exchange for my honest review

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Gorelenore

Poppy Review

Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2018

Poppy is a little girl with a friend panda named Sam and today they are on the hunt for whomever is stealing Basil's leaves in the middle of the night. The book is a fun mystery for young readers about which insect might be the thief.

The book has a few good lessons too, including the need to ask before taking something that isn't yours and also can lend to a good discussion about how people see others.

The story was very cute and the images were good too, and while they addresses the thief issue there was not really anything said about how each insect they interviewed essentially called out their friends for being sketchy and out of sorts. I think there could have been a lot more done with that aspect and it would have been a great teaching tool.

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Wayne A McCoy

A sweet story with a gentle message

Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2018

'Poppy and Same and the Leaf Thief' with story and art by Cathon is a fun graphic novel for young readers.

Poppy and her panda bear friend, Sam live in a garden and are the same size as the bugs in the garden. Their friend Basil, the basil plant, has had someone munching on its leaves. Poppy and Sam are on the case! They start interviewing the various bugs in the garden like the bees, ladybugs, and other creatures. They try to catch the leaf thief in the act, and even set traps. What they discover leads to two important lessons: 1) It's better to ask than to take, and 2) Patience leads to yummy things like ripe strawberries.

I loved the illustrations in this book, and the two friends are fun characters. We never learn why they are so small, but in the end, it doesn't matter. This garden seems like a fun and positive place to live.

I received a review copy of this ebook from Owlkids Books and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.

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Skye Kilaen

Cuteness + a mystery = win

Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2019

It's so hard to find good graphic novels for the very youngest kids, and this one hits it out of the park. So if you're considering buying it for the young reader or pre-reader in your life, go for it!

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