Where is Poppy

"Melvin Kusin (1926 - 2018), called "Poppy" by me and his other grandchildren, was a World War II veteran, Senior Olympics track star, and Texas chili mix entrepreneur. Poppy's life was bold and full of unexpected turns. But of his many adventures, Poppy was most proud of leading...

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Main Author: Pritchard, Caroline Kusin (Author)
Other Authors: Wulfekotte, Dana (Illustrator)
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: New York : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, [2024]
Edition: First edition.
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Summary: "Melvin Kusin (1926 - 2018), called "Poppy" by me and his other grandchildren, was a World War II veteran, Senior Olympics track star, and Texas chili mix entrepreneur. Poppy's life was bold and full of unexpected turns. But of his many adventures, Poppy was most proud of leading our family's Passover Seder for seventy-two years in a row. He taught us that traditions have the power to bring and keep families together. It's through these special moments that we can all discover ways our loved ones are still right here with us, just like Poppy is for me"--
Item Description: Includes index.
Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 x 29 cm
Audience: Ages 4-8.
Grades 2-3.
ISBN: 9781534489196
1534489193
Author Notes: Caroline Kusin Pritchard grew up as the youngest of four children in Dallas, Texas, and spent her childhood sneaking extra helpings of noodle kugel from her bubbe's kitchen. Her debut picture book Gitty and Kvetch was a Tablet Magazine Best Jewish Picture Book of 2021, and her other books include Where Is Poppy? and The Keeper of Stories . Caroline lives in the Bay Area with her husband, three kiddos, and their 120-pound dog.

Dana Wulfekotte is an animator and children's book creator. She was born in South Korea, raised in New Jersey, and currently lives in Queens, New York, with her boyfriend and two pet rabbits.