By Dr. Fuzz (author)
"A super-cute story that sees a little pea dream big and overcome her fears to find freedom and joy."
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Dedicated “to every sweet pea longing to be free”, Poppy the Pea is super-sweet inside and out. Presented in a cute small hardback format that’s perfect for little hands, it’s an irresistible package of charming illustrations and poetry.
The lively rhyming story is a joy to read aloud, and infused with a quirky sense of fun as we meet Poppy, “a pea amongst peas”. Though she and her “many mates that were peas” live in “dark and freezy degrees”, Poppy longs for freedom. She holds “dreams in her heart and fears in her mind”. Her biggest dream is to “be bold like a tree” and “free as a bee”, but being brave isn’t always easy.
In time, though, with the help of her friends and inspired by stories of pioneering pea hero Percy the Great, Poppy takes giant leaps (quite literally!) and overcomes several setbacks during her adventure.
With stylish, characterful illustrations, and refrains at the end of each page, this is elegantly eccentric and great for prompting discussions around feeling scared, being brave and finding comfort in friends.
Joanne Owen, A LoveReading4Kids Ambassador
Meet Poppy the Pea! Poppy lives with her fellow peas "in the dark and freezy degrees." She dreams of being bold and free to explore the outside world, but one irrational and overwhelming fear stands in her way. Can this sweet little pea ever be bold and break free? Join Poppy as she engages with fear, setbacks, and wise characters on her first and formative adventure! This is the first title in a new rhyming picture book series following the adventures of Poppy the Pea.
This beauituflly designed book is an ideal read-aloud story for children aged 5+ - with charmingly simple and quirky illustrations accompanied by playful rhyming verse and catchy refrains at the end of every page that convey a variety of memorable life lessons and discussion points. The division of the story into five very short chapters also introduces emergent readers to a more structured format. 'Poppy the Pea - Oh, what a great way to be' is a timeless short tale centred around an endearing female character, with universal themes of bravery and hope that will appeal to all genders and ages.
"I fell in love with Poppy straight away. I adore the storyline and the delightful illustrations inspire the imagination. This is a treat for any book lover and a story you will treasure for the rest of your life." Clare Baggaley, Art Director, Harry Potter at Bloomsbury.
Farzad Sharifi Yazdi grew up in Berkhamsted, England, where he picked up his enduring nickname, Fuzz (later Dr. Fuzz), as well as his love of poetry. At fourteen, his national prize-winning poem, 'Brian's Head', was published in Britain's leading newspaper, The Times. Curiosity about a war that had distanced him from his birthplace, Iran, at the age of five, later inspired Farzad's doctorate in Geopolitics from King's College London. His first book, on Middle East rivalries and disputes, was published by Bloomsbury in 2015. Writing for children has been Farzad's long-held dream - what better way to promote mental health and international peace, subjects extremely dear to his heart. Farzad lives in London with his wife, Sarah, and cat, Maxi.
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The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Poppy The Pea Oh, what a great way to be and determined it is suitable for children aged 5-6 years old
Poppy The Pea Oh, what a great way to be features in the following genres: Featured Books for 5+ readers, Recommendations, Indie Books We Love, Indie Author Books
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Poppy The Pea Oh, what a great way to be was written by Dr. Fuzz and published by Fuzz Books
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