CATHON is an artist and creator of children’s books and comics, including the Poppy and Sam series. She studied visual arts and media at the Université du Québec à Montréal, and is the illustrator of A Fire Truck for Chuck in addition to several books in French. Cathon lives in Montreal, Quebec.
Strawberry-sized pals Poppy and Sam return for their fourth adventure
Hibernation is hard when a craving comes! Especially for Sam, who wakes up his pal Poppy in the middle of their winter slumber with a hankering to make rosehip jam. Full of determination, Sam sets out to find his friends in the snowy forest and collect the necessary ingredients.
All seems well, but on his way home, Sam gets trapped in a winter storm! He finds shelter in a cave, only to discover someone else is already hibernating there—a giant bear! It turns out that Ursula the bear is also hungry for a mid-hibernation treat. Luckily, Ursula is not craving miniature panda, and helps Sam get back to Poppy and the safety of home—where at last they enjoy some tasty snacks!
The adorable, cartoon-like illustrations and charming storyline will keep readers rooting for Sam’s success in the latest installment of the Poppy and Sam series.
"An endearing early reader graphic novel ... Perfectly portrays the bonds of friendship and teamwork, making it a great addition to any library collection."
- School Library Journal
"This is a picture book, graphic-style, with boxed entries of between two and four per page. The colors are bright and cheerful with cute animals perfect for the younger group."
- Youth Services Book Review
"Adorable. The cartoon illustrations are charming. [Feels] like an early reader graphic novel."
- Kiss the Book
"Poppy & Sam and the Hunt for Jam would be equally great for reading with a grownup or reading on one's own... Highly recommended."