In 'Petal and Poppy', young readers are introduced to these charming characters. Petal gets very nervous when Poppy decides to go scuba diving. What if she's eaten by a sea monster? Poppy thinks Petal is just being a worrywart. Perhaps. But maybe that's a good thing. Because when Poppy does find herself in a little trouble, who comes to her rescue? Petal! With simple vocabulary, short sentences, and ample picture clues, this new Green Light Readers series will inspire and instruct young readers on their journey to becoming lifelong readers. AGES: 6-8 AUTHOR: Lisa Clough has written books novels and picture books, but this is her first foray into the world of early readers. Her work has won awards from Child Magazine, Parent's Choice, Bank Street, Raising Readers, and Entertainment Weekly. For more about her, visit her website at www.lisajahnclough.com Ed Briant has published for Flux Llewelyn, Roaring Book, Greenwillow Press, and Atheneum. His first book, 'Paper Parade', was named a PW Flying Start. He is also the author/illustrator of the weekly comic 'Tales from the Slushpile', published online with Publishers Weekly Children's Bookshelf since 2005. He is currently a professor of illustration at Delaware College of Art and Design in Wilmington, Delaware. This is his first collaborative work with his wife, Lisa Clough. Find out more about Ed at www.edbriant.com. Colour illustrations
