Cornbread & Poppy
- 80 pages
- 3 hours of reading
Publishing simultaneously in hardcover and paperback, Caldecott medalist Matthew Cordell debuts his first early reader series about two best friends who are as different from each other as can be.
Matthew Cordell Books
Matthew Cordell is an acclaimed author and illustrator. His work is characterized by a unique visual style and a sensitive approach to storytelling. He often explores themes that resonate with both children and adults. His illustrations bring stories to life, adding depth and emotional resonance.
Cornbread & Poppy at the Carnival
- 80 pages
- 3 hours of reading
The second entry in Caldecott medalist Matthew Cordell's early reader series about two best friends who are as different from each other as can be.
Another Brother
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Life for Davy was glorious as long as he had his mother and father to himself. But then he got a brother, Petey. When Davy sang, Petey cried. When Davy created a masterpiece, Petey spat up on it. And then he got another brother, Mike! And another, Stu! And another, Gil! Until he had TWELVE LITTLE BROTHERS! And that was only the beginning!
As an elephant couple embark on a life together, thoughts of children are far away—at first. But as the desire for a child grows, so do unexpected challenges. And it's only after thwarted plans and bitter disappointment that their deepest wish miraculously comes true.
Wolf in the Snow
- 48 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Wall Street JournalCaught in a blizzard on her way home from school, a girl in a red parka discovers a wolf pup left behind by its pack. Cordell's story is wordless, but there's a soundtrack: the cub whines, and distant howls reveal the pack's presence over the next hill.
The story centers on a gorilla family contemplating the dreams and aspirations they have for their baby. Through their imaginative reflections, the narrative explores themes of hope and the bonds of family, showcasing the tender dynamics within the gorilla community as they envision a bright future for their little one.
A boy plays with an origami bird made by a homeless man while his family visits a museum, which causes all sorts of trouble but leads to new friendships in this nearly wordless book
Hope
- 40 pages
- 2 hours of reading
As a family grows, so does its capacity for love, for dreams, and for hope. Two lions celebrate their grandchild and express all the ways this new life has expanded their world, and the hope they hold for his future. A companion to Matthew Cordell's stunning Wish and Dream, this picturebook picks up with a new animal family celebrating their little one.
Caldecott Medalist Cordell celebrates books and reading in this picture book about a girl and her father who make up an epic adventure in which she is king. Full color.
Hello, Neighbor!: The Kind and Caring World of Mister Rogers
- 40 pages
- 2 hours of reading
"A biographical look at the life and career of Fred Rogers and the impact of his show, Mister Rogers' Neighborhood"-- Provided by publisher