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PublisherFlashlight Press

ISBN-100972922520

ISBN-139780972922524

eBay Product ID (ePID)30771348

Product Key Features

Book TitleCarla's Sandwich

Number of Pages32 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2004

TopicCooking & Food, General, Social Themes / Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance, Social Themes / Friendship, Girls & Women

IllustratorYes, Bailey, Sheila

GenreJuvenile Fiction

AuthorDebbie Herman

Book SeriesCarla Ser.

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.4 in

Item Weight17.1 Oz

Item Length10.2 in

Item Width10.2 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience

Reviews"Fantastic pictures and colour, with an inspiring storyline... this book was a delight to read and is thoroughly recommended..." -- BookPleasures.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, "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, "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, Storytelling World Award 2005 Honor Book "A story that's told lightly but captures the serious themes of bullying and appreciation of difference." -- Sofia Chang, Chief executive of Girl Scouts of the USA "We all know how much I love Carla. Great for modeling how to be respectful of others and building community in the class." -- Courtney Hinshaw, a 5th grade teacher who teaches educators how to effectively use picture books in their classrooms, "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, Storytelling World Award 2005 Honor Book "A story that's told lightly but captures the serious themes of bullying and appreciation of difference." -- Sofia Chang, Chief executive of Girl Scouts of the USA "We all know how much I love Carla. Great for modeling how to be respectful of others and building community in the class." -- Courtney Hinshaw, a 5th grade teacher who teaches educators how to effectively use picture books in their classrooms 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, "An ending that will delight readers young and old... a good book for any class reading stories on the theme of differences and accepting differences..." -- 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's told lightly but captures the serious themes of bullying and appreciation of difference." --Sofia Chang, Chief executive of Girl Scouts of the USA Storytelling World Award 2005 Honor Book, "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

Grade FromKindergarten

Grade ToThird Grade

SynopsisCarla's lunch box is filled with odd delights. To Carla, they are delicious and creative lunches, but her teasing classmates are unconvinced and abandon her at the lunch table. 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., 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., This charming story presents a new way for young children to understand how to creatively embrace who they are, no matter what others think. Carlas 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 Busterthe worst tease of allforgets 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. Age: 4 - 8