The First Grade Friends: Lunch Box Surprise (Hello Reader, Level 1) [Paperback]

Grace Maccarone (Author), Betsy Lewin (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up | Series: Scholastic Reader Level 1

Share lunchtime with Sam and his First-Grade Friends! In THE LUNCH BOX SURPRISE, everyone is hungry and sits down to eat. But, oh no, Sam's mom forgot to pack his lunch! Sam is sad and hungry, until the First-Grade Friends help out by sharing their lunches with him!

This is a rhyming easy-to-read story that celebrates friendship and childhood.

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

Gr. 1, younger for reading aloud. All the first-graders are opening their lunch boxes with lip-smacking satisfaction when Sam discovers that his mother has forgotten to pack his lunch: "Sam is surprised. Sam is sad. Sam is hungry. Sam is mad!" Never fear, Sam's classmates all share their food with him. Bold, black-outline drawings, simple in composition and bright with colors, focus on the children, their emotions, and, yes, their lunches. The simple sentence structure and thumping rhythm will help young children read right through to the book's satisfying conclusion. A good choice for those just beginning to read. Carolyn Phelan

About the Author

Grace Maccarone is the author of many children’s books, including Mother, May I?; Itchy Itchy Chicken Pox; and Bless Me: A Child’s Goodnight Prayer. She lives in Scarsdale, New York.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Cartwheel (September 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 059026267X
• ISBN-13: 978-0590262675
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #24,975 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #2 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Series > Early Reader > Hello Reader
  • #92 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Issues > School

More About the Author

Grace Maccarone is the author of many children's books, including Mother, May I?, Thank You Prayer, and Bless Me. She lives in Greenburg, New York.

Customer Reviews

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good story for beginning readers., May 18, 2000

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This review is from: The First Grade Friends: Lunch Box Surprise (Hello Reader, Level 1) (Paperback)

The simple words, and rhyme and rythm of the text make this a good choice for kids who are learning to read on their own. They will also appreciate the school dilemma. First we see what each child has brought for lunch. Then Sam discovers that his lunch box is empty - his mother forgot to pack his lunch. All Sam's friends pitch in to provide him with samples from their lunches, and Sam winds up with a feast. It's a nice story about sharing and solving problems.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars very cute book is great for beginning readers, March 30, 2007

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This review is from: The First Grade Friends: Lunch Box Surprise (Hello Reader, Level 1) (Paperback)

My six year old really liked this story, and the text was also just the right level. Rhyme and repetition build reading skills while the cute pictures appeal to children. The little boy's dilemma in this story elicited my child's sympathy and then she was delighted with the happy ending.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Reading for children, December 8, 2010

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This review is from: The First Grade Friends: Lunch Box Surprise (Hello Reader, Level 1) (Paperback)

I was looking for easy beginner reading books for my grandchild and stumbled upon this book. I am so glad I found this book. She loves it!