Tomi Colburn

Picky Poppy Tomi Colburn

"Picky Poppy" is an illustrated book series that follows a young girl who, "likes what she likes." Poppy is hesitant to do much of anything that is outside of her comfort zone (i.e. trying new foods, sharing her toys, etc...). Her mother is constantly encouraging her daughter to expand her comfort zone. One way Poppy's mom does this is through what she cooks for Poppy on a daily basis. Whatever new food Poppy eats, that evening in her dreams she arrives in the country of origin where she is greeted by a local who looks an awful lot like her mother. Poppy and the familiar stranger bring readers on a tour of different countries and cultures all while Poppy is learning a new life lesson. The end of each story includes a recipe and directions for young readers, with the support of their guardians, to create the culinary dish that was mentioned in the story. Each book in the series features an applicable life lesson, a new country and culture to explore, a culinary dish specific to said country, and a recipe at the end of the book that will lead to quality family time.