Carla's Sandwich - Hardcover

Herman

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0972922520 ISBN 13: 9780972922524

Publisher: Flashlight Press, 2004

Synopsis

This charming story presents a new way for young children to understand how to creatively embrace who they are, no matter what others think. Carla's lunch box is filled with odd delights like the Olive, Pickle and Green Bean Sandwich, the Banana-Cottage-Cheese Delight, and the unforgettable Chopped Liver, Potato Chips, and Cucumber Combo. To Carla, they are delicious and creative lunches, but her teasing classmates are unconvinced and abandon her at the lunch table to eat her bizarre sandwiches alone. One day, however, tables turn when Buster--the worst tease of all--forgets his lunch on the day of the picnic and Carla thoughtfully offers him her extra sandwich. Her own spirited nature helps Carla teach her classmates that "unusual" can actually be good. Lively illustrations help showcase the book's messages of acceptance, tolerance, individuality, and creativity, and the funny plot and authentic dialogue are sure to make this tale a favorite among elementary school children. Carla's creative sandwich solutions provide young chefs-to-be with the inspiration to create sandwich masterpieces of their own.

About this title

Review:

Storytelling World Award 2005 Honor Book

An Accelerated Reader title

"An ending that will delight readers young and old." --Children's Literature

"This book will be to the brown bag lunch what Dr. Seuss was to ham and eggs. --Sheila Bailey's irrepressible illustrations are completely engaging and the perfect complement to the text. This book is a gem." --MyShelf.com

"A story that teaches children that it is okay to be different and that by embracing other's differences you may just discover something 'surprisingly terrific'. This book is a wonderful tale of friendship, tolerance, and acceptance. With colorful, delectable, and brilliant full-page illustrations, it is a must read for children between the age of 4 and 8." --Christa McGrath, edwardsbookclub.com

"I give Carla's Sandwich two thumbs up. Teachers will find both important concepts and story elements to teach. And it sure lends itself to hand's-on experiences with new foods." --Kathleen Wright, http: //www.kidpeopleclassroom.com/search?q=carla%27s+sandwich

From the Author:

Shortlisted for the New York State Charlotte Award 2006

Storytelling World Award 2005 Honor Book

About this edition

• Publisher: Flashlight Press
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0972922520
• ISBN 13: 9780972922524
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Bailey Sheila