IL Ritchie

Popper is a little woodpecker who realizes that he has outgrown his family home, as his bed is now too small for him. He sets out on a mission to find a new home with the help of his buddies.
IL Ritchie's Popper Finds a New Home is a delightful story about a young woodpecker. The book is charming, and children will enjoy the subject. My not quite two-year-old granddaughter adored it and asked questions about the numerous home prospects Popper visited. All of Popper’s friends' proposals show more delighted her as well. She enthused over the affable Filbert’s suggestion.
I enjoyed how each of Popper's friends offered to assist him by describing where woodpeckers don't live and encouraging him to look elsewhere. I also admired Popper's parents' support and approval for him in his quest.
Older children will enjoy the story as well and will take away many positive messages about growing up, friendships and perseverance, along with the concept of diverse kinds of homes.
The graphics are so clever, cute and delightful. Yulia Pots, the illustrator, created quirky, inventive illustrations throughout the book. The pictures of birds, animals and insects are slightly exaggerated, giving them an appealing quality that children will enjoy.
The narrative is aimed at children aged 3 to 7. It will, however, pique the curiosity of both younger and older children. The text is easy to read and occupies the entire page, which will stimulate the interest of beginning and more advanced readers. At the same time, the illustrations will enchant and amuse fledgling and non-readers alike.
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In Popper Finds a New Home, Popper is the cutest little woodpecker who realizes he’s outgrown his bed and must leave his parent’s house to find a new home. His parent’s support him, wishing him well on his new adventure.

Popper looks high and low for a place to build his home, but nothing seems right. He searches out the pond where bullfrogs live, the chicken coop where chickens live, the barn where owls live, windowsills, streetlights, and utility poles, but none of these places are show more the right place for him to build a home. Finally, Filbert the Squirrel suggests the perfect spot—the trees near his parents’ home, and he eagerly gets to work on a home that fits him just right.

I like how Popper doesn’t get too discouraged and he keeps his spirits (and search) up. And the illustrations are simply adorable!

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This story is sweet and cute. This book is about a small woodpecker that goes searching for a new home. However, he seemed to be seeking help in finding his new home.

This book is suitable for children in the reading range or grade level of 3-4. The pictures are well-drawn and lovely. I really enjoy the book and story. There are also several lessons for children to learn.

Receiving advice from friends and being polite are essential skills that all children should learn. This book does show show more that and makes it enjoyable ot read.

Will this little woodpecker find a home good for him? He goes on an adventure in search of his new home show less

The illustrations by Yulia Potts will delight young readers as they meet Popper and his companions. The narrative is good in and of itself, and it can lead to positive discussions about homelessness, personal worth and well-being, and having a sense of purpose in life, if that is the issue at hand. IL Ritchie's Popper and Friends: Popper Finds a New Home is a fantastic story for young readers about growing up and self-discovery.

I would like to thank the author and iRead Book Tours for the show more review copy in exchange for my honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. show less