Children's Fiction Self-esteem & Self-reliance
Treasure for Lunch
- Publisher
- Second Story Press
- Initial publish date
- Sep 2000
- Category
- Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance, General
- Recommended Age
- 5 to 8
- Recommended Grade
- p to 3
- Recommended Reading age
- 6 to 8
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9781896764320
- Publish Date
- Sep 2000
- List Price
- $14.95
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Description
Shaira loves her grandmother and the wonderful Indian foods that she prepares. But the young girl is afraid that her school friends will think them strange. Not wanting to seem weird or different, Shaira attempts to hide the unusual foods her immigrant grandmother sends with her each day.
After burying her grandmother’s delights during several lunches, a friend discovers her stash and Shaira reluctantly pulls out today’s treasure. Soon, all of her friends are wanting to trade their lunches for hers. With rich full-colour illustrations, Treasure for Lunch is wonderfully funny – a story about celebrating and being comfortable with one’s heritage. At the same time, it’s a lovely tale of acceptance of difference, and is ideal for children eight and under.
About the authors
Shenaaz Nanji is an internationally published author of over a dozen books for children. She holds an MFA in Writing from Vermont College. Her novel, Child of Dandelions, was a finalist for the Governor General award in Children's Literature. Her chapter book, Alina in a Pinch, was a finalist for the Silver Birch Express award. Born in Kenya, she now lives in Calgary.
Shenaaz G. Nanji's profile page
YVONNE CATHCART is an illustrator living in Toronto with her husband and son. She has illustrated many children\s books and also paints and makes animal sculptures and puppets.'
