Poppy and Sam and the Hunt for Jam - by Cathon (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Hibernation is hard when a craving comes! Case in point: Sam suddenly wakes up his pal Poppy in the middle of their winter slumber with a hankering to make rosehip jam. Full of determination, Sam sets out into find his friends in the snowy forest, and they help him assemble the ingredients and supplies he needs -- but on his way home, Sam gets trapped in a winter storm! He finds shelter in a cave, only to discover someone else is already hibernating in there--a giant bear! It turns out the bear is also hungry for a mid-hibernation treat. Luckily, it is not craving miniature panda, and helps to get Sam back to Poppy and the safety of home -- and some tasty snacks at last!"--

Book Synopsis

Strawberry-sized pals Poppy and Sam return for their fourth adventure

Hibernation is hard when a craving comes! Especially for Sam, who wakes up his pal Poppy in the middle of their winter slumber with a hankering to make rosehip jam. Full of determination, Sam sets out to find his friends in the snowy forest and collect the necessary ingredients.

All seems well, but on his way home, Sam gets trapped in a winter storm! He finds shelter in a cave, only to discover someone else is already hibernating there--a giant bear! It turns out that Ursula the bear is also hungry for a mid-hibernation treat. Luckily, Ursula is not craving miniature panda, and helps Sam get back to Poppy and the safety of home--where at last they enjoy some tasty snacks!

The adorable, cartoon-like illustrations and charming storyline will keep readers rooting for Sam's success in the latest installment of the Poppy and Sam series.

Review Quotes

"Poppy & Sam and the Hunt for Jam would be equally great for reading with a grownup or reading on one's own... Highly recommended."

-- "Canadian Review of Materials"

"Adorable. The cartoon illustrations are charming. [Feels] like an early reader graphic novel."

-- "Kiss the Book"

"An endearing early reader graphic novel ... Perfectly portrays the bonds of friendship and teamwork, making it a great addition to any library collection."

-- "School Library Journal"

"This is a picture book, graphic-style, with boxed entries of between two and four per page. The colors are bright and cheerful with cute animals perfect for the younger group."

-- "Youth Services Book Review"