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Otto, the Kernel Who Didn't Pop
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Ideal for children aged 3 to 6, especially those who have ever felt different or struggled to fit in. This book offers a reassuring message that everyone can reach their goals in their own way.
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See moreMeet Otto, a young Kernel who's been dreaming about the day he would pop. But what happens when Pop Day finally arrives, and things don't go as planned? When all the Kernels pop except for Otto, he's left wondering what went wrong. Otto returns to his jar, alone, until a delicious smell leads to an exciting discovery. Perhaps Otto didn't need to pop to do everything he'd always dreamed of!
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Age range 3 to 6
Being different doesn't have to mean missing out!
Meet Otto, a young Kernel who's been dreaming about the day he would pop. But what happens when Pop Day finally arrives, and things don't go as planned? When all the Kernels pop except for Otto, he's left wondering what went wrong. Follow along Otto's journey and discover how differences don't have to hold you back, and that it's okay to be exactly as you are.
From the award-winning creative team behind When Pencil Met Eraser, Pop! is the perfect story for kids who have ever felt or looked 'different' and reminds us that we don't have to be like everyone else to enjoy life and reach our goals!
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ISBN: 9781938447228
Publisher: Kayppin Media
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 21 October 2021
Country: United States
Imprint: Genius Cat Books
Edition: New edition
Illustration: Illustrations
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Germn Blanco
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 12.0mm
Width: 279.0mm
Height: 228.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 40
About the Author
Karen Kilpatrick knows her ABCs and likes to tell stories, so she makes up combinations of words on the computer! She also is a mom of three, runs a nonprofit called Authors4Education, is the Marketing Chair on the board of directors for Women in Toys, and created the plush toy brand MeBears. Some of Karen's other books include When Pencil Met Eraser and When Pencil Met the Markers.
Germn Blanco likes doodling so he draws some caricatures and then puts them on the computer, voila. He is also a graphic designer, a former Creative Director for a global toy company, and a member of the board of directors for Authors4Education. Germn illustrated the books When Pencil Met Eraser and When Pencil Met the Markers.
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