From Matthew Cordell, the author-illustrator of the Caldecott award-winning book Wolf in the Snow, comes this delightful picture book that's as charming as it is fun. 
It's raining. 
There's nothing to do. 
Ruben is bored. 
But things start looking up when his grandmother gives him and his little brother some gum. 
Gum is fun. There's just one problem with gum―it tends to make a mess!
Uh-oh. . . .

Trouble Gum: A Picture Book

Children's Books

Cordell, Matthew

Animals

Feiwel & Friends

Matthew Cordell, the author-illustrator of Caldecott Medal winner Wolf in the Snow, crafts a delightful picture book about new siblings and growing families in Another Brother. 
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!

Another Brother

Cornbread & Poppy at the Museum (Cornbread and Poppy, 3)

This third book in Caldecott medalist Matthew Cordell's bestselling early reader series tells a story of precious artifacts and priceless friendships. Cornbread LOVES spending time inside. Poppy does not. Cornbread ADORES in-depth research. Poppy does not. Cornbread is THRILLED to visit The Moonville Museum. Poppy...is not. But Cornbread and Poppy are the best of friends, so when Cornbread is invited to attend the Founders Gala to see the unveiling of a surprise new exhibit, Poppy agrees to be his guest. Their evening is full of spectacular treasures, including hand-carved hairbrushes, diamond-encrusted perfume sprayers, and a solid gold ice cream scoop. What other wonders will these mice discover?&nbsp; Celebrating both partnership and the value of what makes us individuals, young readers will find this classic odd couple irresistible as they encounter relatable issues with humor and heart.&nbsp; Publishing simultaneously in hardcover and paperback. Don't miss the other books in the series: Cornbread & Poppy Cornbread & Poppy at the Carnival

Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Cornbread & Poppy for the Win (Cornbread and Poppy, 4)

This book in Caldecott medalist Matthew Cordell's bestselling early reader series&nbsp;tells a story about&nbsp;championship-level teamwork. Poppy LOVES shiny new racing gear. Cornbread does not. Poppy ADORES top secret master plans. Cornbread does not. Poppy IS super competitive. Cornbread...is not. But Cornbread and Poppy are the best of friends, so when Poppy is determined to win the Small Rodents Competitive Cycling Championship Classic Cornbread agrees to train by her side. Cornbread has fun just spending time with his friend, but Poppy's goal is scoring the Winner's Cup. Is a finish line all these mice will discover at the end of their race? Celebrating both partnership and the value of what makes us individuals, young readers will find this classic odd couple irresistible as they encounter relatable issues with humor and heart. Cornbread & Poppy (2022), was an Indiebound bestseller and the recipient of more than a dozen best books of the year citations. Publishing simultaneously in hardcover and paperback. Don't miss the other books in the series: Cornbread & Poppy Cornbread & Poppy at the Carnival Cornbread & Poppy at the Museum&nbsp;

Cornbread & Poppy (Cornbread and Poppy, 1)

Caldecott medalist Matthew Cordell debuts his first early reader series about two best friends who are as different from each other as can be.\nCornbread LOVES planning. Poppy does not. Cornbread ADORES preparing. Poppy does not. Cornbread IS ready for winter. Poppy...is not. But Cornbread and Poppy are the best of friends, so when Poppy is left without any food for the long winter, Cornbread volunteers to help her out. Their search leads them up, up, up Holler Mountain, where these mice might find a new friend...and an old one. Celebrating both partnership and the value of what makes us individuals, young readers will find this classic odd-couple irresistible as they encounter relatable issues with humor and heart.\nPublishing simultaneously in hardcover and paperback.\nFrom School Library Journal\nK-Gr 3-Best friends Cornbread and Poppy, two mice, are an odd couple. Cornbread is carefully preparing for winter, but Poppy is "not one to worry." In events reminiscent of Aesop's "The Ants and the Grasshopper" fable, Poppy decides to forage for supplies too late. The friends visit all their neighbors, but there is nothing left, so they decide to brave the dangers of Holler Mountain. Although the trip is dangerous, Poppy and Cornbread draw courage from their closeness. Each scene reveals more of the character's personalities; Cornbread's careful planning (complete with clipboard) is contrasted with Poppy's breezy, procrastinating attitude. Cordell's charming pen-and-ink illustrations with watercolor lend a feeling of coziness to this tale of friends who are different. Their facial expressions range from delighted smiles as they enjoy bike rides together to wide-eyed shrieks of terror as they confront the dangers of the mountain. A sense of suspense moves readers from one chapter to the next, as does the thrill of a winged shadow looming over the duo, or the delight when they discover an old acquaintance. Short sentences and repetition of key phrases make the story easy to follow for those transitioning to early chapter books, while the art clearly captures the emotional tone. VERDICT A perfect choice for fans of Jacqueline Davies's "Sydney and Taylor" series, and other dynamic duos.-Suzanne Costnerα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Caldecott medalist Matthew Cordell debuts his first early reader series about two best friends who are as different from each other as can be.\nCornbread LOVES planning. Poppy does not. Cornbread ADORES preparing. Poppy does not. Cornbread IS ready for winter. Poppy...is not. But Cornbread and Poppy are the best of friends, so when Poppy is left without any food for the long winter, Cornbread volunteers to help her out. Their search leads them up, up, up Holler Mountain, where these mice might find a new friend...and an old one. Celebrating both partnership and the value of what makes us individuals, young readers will find this classic odd-couple irresistible as they encounter relatable issues with humor and heart.\nPublishing simultaneously in hardcover and paperback.

Cornbread & Poppy at the Carnival (Cornbread and Poppy, 2)

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.\nPoppy LOVES scary movies. Cornbread does not. Poppy ADORES runny cheese. Cornbread does not. Poppy can't WAIT to try a roller coaster. Cornbread...can. But Cornbread and Poppy are the best of friends, so when the Carnival rolls into town, Cornbread agrees to check it out. Their day promises to include fun games, yummy snacks, and big, big rides. What new things will these mice try? Celebrating both partnership and the value of what makes us individuals, young readers will find this classic odd couple irresistible as they encounter relatable issues with humor and heart.\nPublishing simultaneously in hardcover and paperback.

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Trouble Gum: A Picture Book

Another Brother

Cornbread & Poppy at the Museum (Cornbread and Poppy, 3)

Cornbread & Poppy at the Museum (Cornbread and Poppy, 3)

Cornbread & Poppy for the Win (Cornbread and Poppy, 4)

Cornbread & Poppy for the Win (Cornbread and Poppy, 4)

Cornbread & Poppy (Cornbread and Poppy, 1)

Cornbread & Poppy (Cornbread and Poppy, 1)

Cornbread & Poppy at the Carnival (Cornbread and Poppy, 2)

Cornbread & Poppy at the Carnival (Cornbread and Poppy, 2)