Cornbread & Poppy at the Museum

A parent might reach for this book when their child is navigating a friendship with someone who has a very different personality, or when preparing for a new experience like a museum trip. It tells the story of two best friends, cautious Cornbread and adventurous Poppy, who have very different ideas about how to enjoy a day at the museum. When their opposite approaches lead to them getting separated, they each have to be a little brave and discover things on their own before finding their way back to each other. This gently paced early chapter book is perfect for newly independent readers. It’s a warm, funny story that models how friends can respect each other's differences, manage small anxieties, and find common ground.