Lunchtime Book

Lunchtime is a beautifully illustrated and funny picture book about a little girl who's just not hungry-until three unexpected guests arrive: a crocodile, a bear, and a wolf! As they talk about how hungry they are, she learns that sometimes sharing a meal (even an imaginary one!) can be full of fun.

Educational Benefits:

• Encourages empathy and imagination during mealtimes.
• Reinforces food vocabulary and social interaction through pretend play.
• Stimulates discussion around picky eating and trying new things.
• Offers a lighthearted way to explore fear, safety, and fantasy.

Classroom Ideas:

• Act out the story with animal puppets or masks.
• Use the book to discuss healthy eating and meals from different cultures.
• Create food-themed art inspired by the story's imaginary lunch.
• Invite students to write or draw their own œLunchtime Visitors story.

Information:

• Ages: 3-6 years
• Author/Illustrator: Rebecca Cobb
• Genre: Picture Book / Food / Friendship / Imagination
• Format: Hardcover or Paperback