Ellis loves popcorn more than anything. One day, something unusual happens: one of the kernels doesn't pop, but instead transforms into a little man with a face, arms, and legs. And he can talk. His name is Bob Popcorn. With his crazy ideas and unpredictable tantrums, Bob turns Ellis's life upside down. She has to hide him so that no one finds out her secret. But this becomes increasingly difficult, as Bob even wants to go to school with her. Above all, Ellis needs to quickly figure out where Bob actually comes from. She writes an email to the corn manufacturer, a factory in America. But that's just the beginning of the troubles for Bob and Ellis.

This book is perfect for beginner readers aged approximately 8 to 11 years. The comic-style illustrations by Martijn van der Linden are reminiscent of the comic elements in Greg's Diary and provide plenty of variety in the reading experience. The corn man Bob in the story is reminiscent of Karlsson on the Roof. The short sentences and chapters, along with the exciting plot, enhance reading enjoyment, comprehension, and fluency for elementary school students. The book makes a great gift idea for beginner readers, for example, for starting school.

Bob Popcorn and Ellis are among the absolute bestsellers in the Netherlands. Volume 1 (Bob Popcorn), Volume 2 (The Popcorn Spy), Volume 3 (Bob in America), and Volume 4 (Bob the Master Chef) are finally available in German in the wonderful translation by Rolf Erdorf. This new comic trend also motivates reluctant readers in elementary school. Boys and girls aged 7 to 11 will become avid readers. Alongside Dog Man, Bob Popcorn is one of the most-read children's book series for beginner readers.