Poppleton in Winter by Cynthia Rylant is a great book for young children with details that are easily recognizable. In this easy-to-read chapter book, Poppleton the pig charms young readers with his adventures and whimsical ideas. Children will be begging for more Poppleton stories!
"Poppleton was glad his icicles were knocked down. Icicles always melted. But a new friend would stay."
EXAMPLE 2
Patrick, a finch, accidentally knocks down all of Poppleton's icicles. Poppleton doesn't get mad and instead they build a picket fence out of icicles. Poppleton and Patrick become friends.
Poppleton thinks all his friends are too busy to go on a sleigh ride. Poppleton's friends end up surprising him on his birthday with treats and a sleigh ride.
"Poppleton didn't even make a birthday wish. He had everything already."