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Poppet

Name: Poppet
ISBN: 9780141302645

By Dick King-Smith

Poppet the elephant meets a tiny stranger who makes him question everything he’s been told.

charming heartwarming engaging

Genres

Animals Friendship/Family

What is Poppet about?

Poppet, a young African elephant, is warned by his mother to avoid mice, as they might run up elephants' trunks. Curious, Poppet questions various animals about their identity, until he meets Momo, a mouse who admits the truth. Momo convinces Poppet that the fear is just an old wives' tale, and they become friends. Initially shocked, Poppet's mother is eventually won over by Momo's eloquence.

About the author

Dick King-Smith was a much-loved British author who wrote over 100 books for children, often about animals and farms. His most famous story is 'The Sheep-Pig', which inspired the popular film 'Babe'. Dick loved spending time with animals and used his real-life experiences to create his wonderful, imaginative stories.

Pages

64 pages

Reading age

Early Reader (5-8)

This edition

1999

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