A California Poppy
Berry-licious
Poppy's Mom (& Dad)
On This Day
Oh The Places Poppy Will Go!
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This flower is thought to be the oldest cultivated flower, dating back over 5,000 years in ancient gardens.

Rose

100

Despite its savory flavor, this fruit is classified as a berry due to its fleshy body and single seed.

Avocado

100

Poppy’s parents met for the first time at Capital Ale House in this Virginia city.

Richmond

100

In 2023, this absolutely beautiful and perfect baby was born in Burlingame, CA.

Poppy Laurance

100

Poppy went on an international trip before she was born to this European country for her aunt and uncle’s wedding.

Portugal

200

In the 1600s, this flower was so valuable in the Netherlands that a single bulb could cost as much as a house.

Tulip
200

The strawberry is the only fruit that has seeds on its outside, with an average of this many seeds.

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Poppy’s dad’s favorite fruit is the national fruit of India, Pakistan, and the Philippines.

Mango

200

In 1971, this singer was born “Livin’ la Vida Loca” in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Ricky Martin


200

It won’t be long before Poppy joins her Gong Gong and Po Po on this type of vacation, their favorite.

Cruise

300

In 2016, astronauts aboard the International Space Station grew this flower, the first grown in space.

Zinnia

300

These berries are bounced on a hard surface to determine their ripeness.

Cranberries

300

One summer in high school, Poppy’s mom worked at this ice cream parlor chain.

Coldstone

300

In 1940, this immunologist was born, who later went on to be a controversial advisor to the President during COVID.

Anthony Fauci

300

One day, Poppy too can go kayaking with penguins like her parents did on their honeymoon in this African country.

South Africa

400

The giant Amazon flower has leaves that can support the weight of a small child.

Water lily

400

A cup of this dried fruit has as much calcium as the same amount of milk.

Fig

400

Last year, Poppy’s parents enjoyed seeing this musical about King Henry VIII’s ex-wives.

Six

400

In 1814, the Treaty of Ghent was signed, ending this war between the US, the UK, and their allies.

War of 1812

400

It’ll be so fun to take Poppy to this European city where Poppy’s mom studied abroad in college.

Berlin

500

This flower produces seeds with a sugary coating, which attracts ants, which aids in seed dispersal.

Violet

500

This fruit has been found in ancient Egyptian tombs, indicating their value.

Watermelon

500

Poppy’s parents used to live next to this movie theater chain in SF, which was founded in Austin, TX!

Alamo Drafthouse

500

In 1923, this US president lit the first national Christmas tree on White House grounds.

President Coolidge

500

One day Poppy will join her parents at Jordan Pond House, the only restaurant in this national park in Maine.

Acadia National Park