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Popcorn
When hunger wakes little Ginnie from her dreams she sets out to make herself a midnight snack. Hilarity and trouble ensues as she wrecks the kitchen in her attempts to make homemade popcorn balls. This is a delightful addition to the middle-grade series The Ginnie West Adventures, featuring Ginnie at at age 12.
- GenresChildrens
32 pages, Paperback
First published May 22, 2014
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Monique Bucheger
19 books399 followersWhen Monique Bucheger isn’t writing, you can find her playing taxi driver to one or more of her 12 children, plotting her next novel, scrapbooking, or being the “Mamarazzi” at any number of child-oriented events. Even though she realizes there will never be enough hours in any given day, Monique tries very hard to enjoy the journey that is her life. She shares it with a terrific husband, her dozen children, an adorable granddaughter, a son-in-law, three cats, and many real and imaginary friends. She is the author of several books and plans to write many more. You can find more about Monique and her works at: www.moniquebucheger.blogspot.com
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October 28, 2014
Popcorn is the first picture book by Monique Bucheger, introducing 3 year-old Ginnie West from the Ginnie West Adventure series by the same author. Young Ginnie wakes up late one night to a hungry tummy and decides she wants to be a “big girl” and make her own late-night snack. After discovering that there are no cookies nor crackers, Ginnie decides that she is old enough to make “popcorn balls” without Mama’s help. How hard can it be after all?
With her twin brother Toran watching from the sidelines, Ginnie finds the “ice cream” her Mama uses to make popcorn balls, the kernels, and a big pot and then… “ping, pop, ping, ping, pop, PING…” she successfully cooks up a batch of fluffy popcorn… a VERY LARGE batch of popcorn. What will her Mama and Daddy say when they enter the kitchen to see a big, big mess?!
Popcorn is a very sweet picture book featuring the adorable Ginnie West as a young girl, before her Mother passes away (as we learn in the middle grade series). For those of you who have read the Ginnie West Adventure books, you will recognize the same headstrong, independent young girl in Popcorn. I love how Ginnie assertively makes a decision to do something for herself, demonstrating a confidence and independence that I do think is important in girls. But, at the same time, Ginnie is taught an important life lesson and as her mother states: “…popcorn balls is a project for big girls and their mommy or daddy”.
The illustrations in the book are all really great. I love the depiction of Ginnie (and the rest of her family) as adorably blond with big blue eyes. The frames with the popcorn all over the place were amusing and I think young children in particular will really enjoy them. The front cover is very eye-catching and representative of the story. I really thought it was fantastic.
My Bottom Line:
Popcorn is a sweet picture book that features adorable illustrations of characters and mounds of popcorn. I love how the picture book ties into the Ginnie West Adventures by introducing Ginnie as a young girl, before her mother dies. We get to know Ginnie when she is carefree; yet, her spirit and independence are still recognizable in her depiction as a 3 year old. I recommend this book to followers of the Ginnie West Adventures and for other children ages 2 to 6 years.
* This book was provided to me by the author free-of-charge in exchange for our honest reviews. All opinions expressed are our own. *
With her twin brother Toran watching from the sidelines, Ginnie finds the “ice cream” her Mama uses to make popcorn balls, the kernels, and a big pot and then… “ping, pop, ping, ping, pop, PING…” she successfully cooks up a batch of fluffy popcorn… a VERY LARGE batch of popcorn. What will her Mama and Daddy say when they enter the kitchen to see a big, big mess?!
Popcorn is a very sweet picture book featuring the adorable Ginnie West as a young girl, before her Mother passes away (as we learn in the middle grade series). For those of you who have read the Ginnie West Adventure books, you will recognize the same headstrong, independent young girl in Popcorn. I love how Ginnie assertively makes a decision to do something for herself, demonstrating a confidence and independence that I do think is important in girls. But, at the same time, Ginnie is taught an important life lesson and as her mother states: “…popcorn balls is a project for big girls and their mommy or daddy”.
The illustrations in the book are all really great. I love the depiction of Ginnie (and the rest of her family) as adorably blond with big blue eyes. The frames with the popcorn all over the place were amusing and I think young children in particular will really enjoy them. The front cover is very eye-catching and representative of the story. I really thought it was fantastic.
My Bottom Line:
Popcorn is a sweet picture book that features adorable illustrations of characters and mounds of popcorn. I love how the picture book ties into the Ginnie West Adventures by introducing Ginnie as a young girl, before her mother dies. We get to know Ginnie when she is carefree; yet, her spirit and independence are still recognizable in her depiction as a 3 year old. I recommend this book to followers of the Ginnie West Adventures and for other children ages 2 to 6 years.
* This book was provided to me by the author free-of-charge in exchange for our honest reviews. All opinions expressed are our own. *
January 28, 2016
Popcorn is a sweet, delightful picture book for little kids and the charming story it tells of the twins from the Ginnie West Series one of whom gets hungry at night. Like all little children she too things she is old enough to make food. What follows is so cute and funny. This is the fifth book I have read by Monique and I find her writing and story line so relevant for our children. Like the other books this one too has a message as well as a wonderful story.
Trying not disturb her parents Ginnie and her brother Toran get into the kitchen and try to make their favorite Popcorn Balls. What follows is a funny tale of Popcorn overflow. I found the story quite sweet, reminding me of my kid when he was a handful 3 year old, trying to be a big boy sometimes and baby other times. Not that he is any less naughty now.
As I have read the four novels about Ginnie and her brother set when they are older I found this tale so endearing. To see them with their parents as kids and with their mother and how adorable they were is so heartwarming since I had really enjoyed the Ginnie West Series – all four books!
A story book that can entertain and guide a child is always treasured and Popcorn does just that. The language is simple, easy to follow and young kids who have just started reading will love it and Ginnie’s adventure too. The pictures and Illustrations enhance the story line and the bright colors and beautiful detailing make it a delight to read. This book is a perfect bed time read and makes for quick easy picture book with a lesson for the little ones.
(I received a copy of the book from the author, this is my unbiased, honest review.)
November 7, 2020
This was such a delightful little picture book about a three-year-old child who wakes up hungry in the middle of the night. She decides, with her twin brother watching, to make popcorn balls on her own. Any child will laugh at the funny things that happen to Ginnie as she attempts to do something she really should have an adult help her with. There are huge piles of popcorn everywhere! The illustrations by Mikey Brooks are amazing, so very colorful, and add much to this wonderful little story. While Ginnie thinks she's such a big girl, a big mess ensues.
The lesson from the book is that it's better to get help than attempt to do very hard things on your own. The picture book ties into the Ginnie West Adventures Middle-Grade series. This cute picture book will be enjoyed by children ages 2-6.
The lesson from the book is that it's better to get help than attempt to do very hard things on your own. The picture book ties into the Ginnie West Adventures Middle-Grade series. This cute picture book will be enjoyed by children ages 2-6.
October 24, 2020
This is a delightful picture book about a little girl, Ginnie, who awoke from her sleep hungry. After unsuccessfully looking for something to snack on, she decides she is big enough to make herself some popcorn balls. After all, she recently helped her mom make some and her mom told her what a big help she was. What she ends up making is a huge mess.
I highly recommend this book for children. It is well written and has adorable illustrations. It teaches the lesson that sometimes it is better to ask for help rather than attempting it on your own.
I highly recommend this book for children. It is well written and has adorable illustrations. It teaches the lesson that sometimes it is better to ask for help rather than attempting it on your own.
October 13, 2020
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