A pop-tastic space adventure where kindness makes a whole planet burst with joy. Curious, adventurous Poppy receives a mysterious invitation to visit Popcorn Planet. She packs her favourite snacks, climbs aboard a spaceship and zooms past twinkling stars towards a world covered in fluffy, buttery popcorn. There she meets talking kernels, explores a caramel Popcorn Palace and joins a celebration unlike any party on Earth. Then the popping stops. The planet is running out of butter, and Poppy's new friends need help. Determined to find a solution, she searches the popcorn fields, listens to everyone she meets and follows a group of magical butterflies to Butterfly Meadow. With imagination, generosity and teamwork, Poppy discovers that sharing what we have can bring a community together. This bright, full-colour children's picture book is designed for enjoyable read-aloud sessions, independent picture exploration and thoughtful conversation. Twelve short scenes keep the story moving, while prompts for grown-ups encourage children to notice how Poppy helps, predicts what may happen next and reflects on a kind idea of their own. Perfect for ages 5-8, early primary classrooms, school and public libraries, food-themed story times and families looking for an uplifting book about friendship and cooperative problem-solving. Readers who enjoy funny fantasy planets, space travel, magical creatures and playful food stories will find plenty to savour. Themes include sharing, kindness, teamwork, welcoming new friends, persistence and creative thinking.
