{My thoughts} – This is a series of books that are in the middle of being republished. They are a loved children’s series that is fairly popular. I am actually enjoying the fact that Scholastic has decided to release them under the Acorn brand.

Poppleton is a fun pig. He lives a simple life and has a nice set of friends. He enjoys spending time with his friends, going to the library and helping his friends when they aren’t feeling well.

This book is written in short sentences on each page, which helps to not overwhelm the young reader. It is nicely illustrated so that the images and the story blend nicely with one another.

At the end of the book is some added content including how to draw your very own Poppleton. I found that to be rather neat. I am always interested in seeing how the illustrators create their illustrations.

I look forward to reading more books in this series as they are released. I also can’t wait to share these books with my littles when they are old enough to start reading them! ( )

Poppleton the pig makes a friend, reads a library book about adventure, and helps a sick friend get better.

Recommended by Anne B.

Poppleton is a city pig who got tired of city life and moved to a small house in a small town. He makes friends with his neighbor, Cherry Sue (a llama), goes to the library, and helps his friend Fillmore (a goat) through an illness.

In the vein of Frog and Toad by Arnold Lobel. ( )

25 months - We borrowed this one from the library and O enjoyed it, we've read it many times. I will have to borrow more of these. They will also make for good early reading books. ( )

This is the first book in a funny and silly series for early readers. Poppleton the pig is new in town. After initial awkwardness, he becomes fast friends with his neighbor Cherry Sue, develops a library ritual, and tries to help a friend make his medicine more palatable.

Curriculum: the books offer hilarious models for etiquette, negotiating with friends, and problem solving.

Rylant, C. & Teague, M. (1997). Poppleton. New York: Blue Sky Press.