Tightrope Poppy the High-Wire Pig

by Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen and Sarah Dillard

Sudipta Quallen's spirited rhyming text, Sarah Dillard's cheerful illustrations, and an adorable little pig will capture children's hearts and engage their minds. Poppy dreams of high-wires, daring acrobatics, and Big Top fame. "I'll be a star in no time!" she cries, after practicing her stunts on fences and railings. But when she fearlessly balances on the tightrope at Zig E. Zailey's Super Show, the unexpected happens: Poppy drops and plops...and flees in shame. Will Poppy ascend to the heights of success? Or will she head home, tail between her legs? Thanks to the fun text and circus-colorful pictures, youngsters will have a great time learning to follow their dreams--even when at first they don't succeed.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 140272411X
• ISBN13: 9781402724114
• Release Date: April 2006
• Publisher: Sterling
• Length: 1 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 10.4" x 10.1"
• Age Range: 3 to 6 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 1

Customer Reviews

An adorable pig, a great book!

A sweet, funny, and uplifting story, TIGHTROPE POPPY is a hit at our house!

Three Cheers for Poppy!

With a clever rhyme scheme and beautiful illustrations, Poppy became an instant star at our house. The rhymes stand up to repeated readings and there is nary a stumble when reading the text out loud. Poppy, a precocious pig, believes she can be the star of the circus in a highwire act. After a few stumbles and a little self-doubt, Mom reminds her that "some dreams take lots of trying" and Poppy returns determined to reach her full potential. The message, not at all heavy-handed, has prompted my own little ones to reach for their own dreams (and not a few requests to install a highwire in our back yard.) Quick! Grab your own copy of Poppy. You won't be disappointed with the performance.

Perseverance Pays Off

Poppy attempts a dream and fails. Her perseverance pays off and leaves readers believing they, too, can follow their wildest dreams. Sarah Dillard's bright circus colors of Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen's lovable pig Poppy will appeal to younger readers, and Poppy's resolve will encourage older readers.

Adorable book

With fun rhyme and cute illustrations, TIGHTROPE POPPY is a charming book about following your dreams!

Adorable

Tightrope Poppy is an adorable story about a circus pig who learns to succeed through perseverance. The illustrations are gorgeous, the writing is delightful and Poppy should be in the home and school library of any child who is struggling to learn to do something well. It's a beautiful book!