  | Full Text Reviews: Booklist - 03/15/2021 Young Ellis is a nine-year-old Dutch child who is so mad for popcorn that she regularly sneaks out to the shed where her dads, who have gone on a no-popcorn health food kick, have stashed the microwave. Imagine her surprise when, one day, one kernel of her intended snack swells to the size of a lemon, introduces himself as Popcorn Bob, and angrily demands to be fed. Irascible Bob tends to wander off, eat anything that comes his way, belch loudly, and explode when crossed—all of which leads to a string of embarrassing incidents and near catastrophes. Nonetheless, after a brief separation, Ellis discovers that she might want to find a way to keep her new pocket pal around. The short lines of generously spaced narrative share space on almost every page with one or more sketchy but expressive views of a scowling kernel sporting a doll-sized cowboy hat, alternating with views of a bemused protagonist, mildly caricatured grown-ups, and tidy street and country scenes. The close of this bowl of crunchy fun promises sequels. - Copyright 2021 Booklist. Loading...
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