Poppet and the Poppers Book - 2004

This is a book prototype that I conceived, designed and illustrated in 2004. My sister Jo Sinclair co-wrote the text with me.

It was aimed at young children, roughly under 6 years old.

I have duplicated the text here for better accessibility (such as screen readers).

Poppet the Balloon Girl

In Poppet and the Poppers by Frankie and Jo Sinclair.

Head in the clouds!

The world looks good from up here.

Poppet is tempted down by the scent of flowers, pure and clear.

Barefoot in the grass, along she trots

to the best of picnic spots.

Gentle sun and perfect food put her in a woozy mood.

Meanwhile, on the other side so mean and dark

the Poppers plot to make their mark.

Poor Balloon girl on her tod

get a rude awakening from the land of nod.

Is there nothing she can do?

yes quick now, show them a thing or two! An expert yank back down to earth.

Ha ha! They do not share her mirth. Because the Poppers ended up as floppers.