Interior spread demonstrating a sample from the book's fourth chapter titled "...in which Poppy gets stuck."
Interior spread demonstrating a sample from the book's fourth chapter titled "...in which Poppy gets stuck."

Poppy the Pea

£6.99

IMPORTANT – For school delivery/book signing:
Please enter your child’s full name and class in the “Address Line 2” box of the Billing Address section at checkout (e.g. “Emily Brown, Year 3”) so the book can be signed correctly by the author.

Beautifully designed rhyming pocket picture book: ideal as read-aloud story for children aged 5+ and an inspiring giftbook for all. First title in a new picture book series following the adventures of Poppy the Pea.As part of the first ever Poppy the Pea print run, this original and authorised first edition could become a valuable collector’s item – so get your copy now while very limited stocks last!    

ISBN: 9781739390907
Format: Hardback
Pages: 64 - featuring 28 colour illustrations
Size: 138mm x 110mm (pocket book)
Age group: 5+

Other formats: Buy ebook | Buy audiobook

IMPORTANT – For school delivery/book signing:
Please enter your child’s full name and class in the “Address Line 2” box of the Billing Address section at checkout (e.g. “Emily Brown, Year 3”) so the book can be signed correctly by the author.

Beautifully designed rhyming pocket picture book: ideal as read-aloud story for children aged 5+ and an inspiring giftbook for all. First title in a new picture book series following the adventures of Poppy the Pea.As part of the first ever Poppy the Pea print run, this original and authorised first edition could become a valuable collector’s item – so get your copy now while very limited stocks last!    

ISBN: 9781739390907
Format: Hardback
Pages: 64 - featuring 28 colour illustrations
Size: 138mm x 110mm (pocket book)
Age group: 5+

Other formats: Buy ebook | Buy audiobook

Synposis

Meet Poppy the Pea, ‘who is one of a kind, the most unlikely pea you’re likely to find!’ 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! ‘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.

Editorial reviews

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“This little book, measuring just 138 x 110 mm*​...has been lovingly designed and has been printed to a high standard.​ With so many good things going for it​...the illustrations are subtle, and wittily restrained; the device of using brief italic voice-over commentary at the end of each verse is a good one; the aim of helping early readers to face and overcome their fears is a noble one​. *There should be more small books like this.​"

— Michael Thorn, Achuka

“Amusingly illustrated by the author, this is a quirky, pocked-sized book, for anyone who might need a gentle nudge to take that vital first step, especially.”

— Jill R Bennett, Red Reading Hub

“This pocket sized book with a sweet rhyming story is full of positivity. Lovely to share and read aloud with children 5+ or even to gift to adults. The story has some great conversation starters about chasing your dreams and facing your fears. A really accessible way to talk about the power of facing your fears and dealing with some anxieties.”

— Tash Hyde, Read for Good


”This beautifully crafted pocketbook explores themes of bravery and hope through charming illustrations and playful rhyming verse. Divided into five short chapters, it's ideal for emergent readers. Teachers will find it useful to discuss resilience, fears and overcoming obstacles." 

— Tom Tolkien, ​The School Reading List

“…The story teaches children about the importance of having dreams and facing your fears, otherwise you won’t have a chance to achieve your dreams. I think children from about 3 years to about 6 years of age will enjoy having the story read to them. They will love the rhyming text and will repeating it themselves. Older children will enjoy reading it for themselves.”

— Susan Gibbs, Lovereading4kids Ambassador


“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 Baggeley, Art Director, Harry Potter at Bloomsbury


"Poppy the Pea is brilliant! An engaging, roll-off-the-tongue voice, complemented beautifully by the artwork. There’s a real Seussian feel to this story, in the very best way!”

— Rebecca Anastasi, Picture Book Editor at Hachette Children's Group

“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. With stylish, characterful illustrations…this is elegantly eccentric and great for prompting discussions around feeling scared, being brave and finding comfort in friends.”

— Joanne Owen, Lovereading4kids Ambassador


“What a treasure. With a slightly older group of kids I would approach Poppy the Pea as a chapter book, and read and consider it a chapter at a time. I love its positivity, and messages about resilience and friendship. It's a book for (nearly) all ages, the type I would buy for a friend."

— Anne Bicknell, Early Childhood Teacher, Queensland, Australia


“A wonderful and inspiring story… The illustrations are simple but are highly amusing. Even as an adult, I shall read this beautiful story of an adventurous pea who believes she can be different. Children will love this rhyming story which has so many things to talk about.”

— Jill Barton, Lovereading4kids Ambassador


“A tiny book with a big message."

—Nicky Hudson, It’s all About Stories