You Made Fun of My Sandwich
Published on 23. January 2024
Book
Hardback
32 pages
979-8-7659-2253-8 (ISBN)
Description
When a kid is teased about their lunch- the response is one of humor, creativity, and empathy.
When a classmate mocks their lunch, the storyteller's imagination takes flight. Clearly, the classmate doesn't realize that sandwiches don't know any words and can't be insulted. Also, the kid seems confused. Perhaps they think the sandwich is a strange fish. Or a space rock. But these are not the reasons for the classmate's bullying. Sometimes they come to school with no lunch-or food they throw away. The narrator concludes that the kid is not truly mean. But hungry. And offers them half a sandwich.
You Made Fun of My Sandwich tackles two tough topics-bullying and hunger-with a sensitive yet lighthearted hand, skillfully combining humor and empathy. A section for adults at the back of the book shares discussion questions to help children develop empathy and imagination.
When a classmate mocks their lunch, the storyteller's imagination takes flight. Clearly, the classmate doesn't realize that sandwiches don't know any words and can't be insulted. Also, the kid seems confused. Perhaps they think the sandwich is a strange fish. Or a space rock. But these are not the reasons for the classmate's bullying. Sometimes they come to school with no lunch-or food they throw away. The narrator concludes that the kid is not truly mean. But hungry. And offers them half a sandwich.
You Made Fun of My Sandwich tackles two tough topics-bullying and hunger-with a sensitive yet lighthearted hand, skillfully combining humor and empathy. A section for adults at the back of the book shares discussion questions to help children develop empathy and imagination.
Reviews / Votes
"This book provides a unique opportunity to raise the topic of teasing with children. An excellent resource for teachers and families to support the discussion of teasing and its impact." -- Jacqueline Specht, Ph.D., director, Canadian Research Centre on Inclusive Education, and professor, University of Western Ontario "A delightful and heartwarming story that addresses the theme of teasing and the importance of understanding others." * Kid's Picture Book Review *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Teacher Created Materials, Inc
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From First Grade to Fourth Grade, Interest Age: From 6 to 9 years
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Illustrations
full-color
Dimensions
Height: 249 mm
Width: 264 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
431 gr
ISBN-13
979-8-7659-2253-8 (9798765922538)
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Additional editions
Jessica Pegis
You Made Fun of My Sandwich
E-Book
01/2024
Free Spirit Publishing Inc.,U.S.
€23.49
Available for download
Jessica Pegis
You Made Fun of My Sandwich
E-Book
01/2024
Free Spirit Publishing
€23.49
Available for download
Persons
Jessica Pegis has written three non-fiction series for children and several picture books in the areas of citizenship, conflict, media, and science. Her publications include the little-book series Citizenship in Action and the picture book What Are Insulators and Conductors? (Crabtree Publishing). Her adult speculative fiction novel, The God Painter, was published by Stone Table Books in 2021. Jessica lives in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Harry Briggs is an illustrator who lives in the Sierra Nevada foothills, where he has eaten and shared more than a gazillion sandwiches. When not drawing, he enjoys spending most of his free time looking for his glasses.
Harry Briggs is an illustrator who lives in the Sierra Nevada foothills, where he has eaten and shared more than a gazillion sandwiches. When not drawing, he enjoys spending most of his free time looking for his glasses.