{"product_id":"poppys-question-9781643750965","title":"Poppy's Question","description":"\u003cb\u003eA simple spelling lesson leads to a life-changing moment for Poppy in this sweet picture book that normalizes queerness and finding one's voice, for fans of \u003ci\u003eLove, Violet\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ePink Is for Boys\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Every morning, Poppy wakes up eager to go to school. It's where she plays house, colors with her class, and learns from her teacher, Ms. Merriwick. Best of all, it's where Poppy sees Ava, who has big, bouncy curls and pencils to share. But when one spelling lesson about words beginning with the letter \u003ci\u003eQ\u003c\/i\u003e leaves Poppy confused and disappointed, she turns to her teacher for answers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This heartwarming school story follows Poppy as she navigates her big feelings and discovers the power in asking questions. Bright, colorful artwork brings to life this impactful picture book about imagination, acceptance, and the importance of representation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Nicole Melleby\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Little, Brown Books for Young Readers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/12\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.90lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.20h x 8.70w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781643750965\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 4-8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/01\/2026 pg. 41\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of Ctr for Child Bks\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNicole Melleby\u003c\/b\u003e, a New Jersey native, is an author of highly praised novels for young readers, including the Lambda Literary Award finalist \u003ci\u003eHurricane Season\u003c\/i\u003e, ALA Notable Children's Book \u003ci\u003eHow to Become a Planet\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCamp QUILTBAG\u003c\/i\u003e (co-written with A. J. Sass), and the House on Sunrise Lagoon series. She's also the author of \u003ci\u003eSunny and Oswaldo\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as a coeditor of \u003ci\u003eAthlete Is Agender: True Stories of LGBTQ+ Excellence in Sports.\u003c\/i\u003e She lives with her wife and their family, and invites you to visit her online at nicolemelleby.com. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eForrest Burdett\u003c\/b\u003e is an illustrator based in the Pacific Northwest, where he spends his time daydreaming and painting fantastical worlds. When he's not creating or painting, he's off looking for magic out in nature. You can see more of his work at www.forrestburdett.com.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Nicole Melleby \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":48311295279261,"sku":"9781643750965","price":22.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_a3e10aba-c1bb-4483-9089-e85d1c7ddb8b.jpg?v=1779260928","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/poppys-question-9781643750965","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}