"Down at the base of Maggie Valley, there were
tents and booths and big mechanical moving
structures. Animals of all kinds
swarmed in and around it all.
"Let's get down there and see the Carnival,
Cornbread!"
Oh, I am very happy to invite Cornbread and Poppy back to the blog. What a welcome series this is for early readers. We know that Cornbread and Poppy are best friends, despite the differences in their personalities and those things they both like and dislike. It is the way of friendship.
When Poppy offers her 'best news' that the Carnival is in town, Cornbread is quick to think back on Poppy's other 'best news' escapades. Not all have been Cornbread's favorite times with his friend. Others have been memorable and quite wonderful.
Cornbread has NEVER been to a carnival; Poppy is filled with reasons, both enticing and disturbing, for their attendance. Poppy has always proved herself to be kind and supportive, so Cornbread reluctantly agrees. There is much to see, and many townspeople enjoying themselves. The two try the food (deemed delicious), a game (Cornbread wins to Poppy's anguish), a ride together (a giant, fear-inspiring ferris wheel). What a surprise when the enthusiastic and ready-for-any-new-adventure Poppy admits she is terrified of heights! It's Cornbread to the rescue this time.
In the last of the three stories, the two have a huge argument over a found peanut. After much arguing and a terrible amount of yelling, they finally decide to share it (as best friends often do). That decision is made just as an elephant steps forward and claims it.
"Do you want to get some cheese, Poppy?
They have the kind you like."
Love these characters, love Matt Cordell's wonderful talent - can't wait to share this with Sicily and Chelsea when they make a return visit today.
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