Big stories from Little lunch by Danny Katz ; illustrated by Mitch Vane.

ISBN: 9781742031071

Contents: Little lunch -- Little lunch 2 -- Little lunch 3 -- Little lunch 4 -- Little lunch 5.

All your favourite Little Lunch chapter books in one substantial meal! A lot can happen in fifteen minutes. Make sure you don't miss a second of the action with this brilliant bind-up of all the Little Lunch stories! The Little Lunch series has sold over 50,000 copies. These hilarious stories set in a place that children are familiar with, are excellent for readers moving into their first chapter books. Big Stories from Little Lunch is a collection of the five Little Lunch titles from Danny Katz and illustrated by Mitch Vane. Each of the individual titles comprised 3 stories. All stories feature the same children although different children take the lead role. Their teacher, Mrs Gonsha, appears in some of the stories, and the principal is mentioned but unseen. Each story occurs during little lunch, or recess, in a school yard. Characters range from show offs to fairy-artists, from naughty to nice, as seen in most school yards. Theres Manny with his amazing little lunch packs, Rory who has his own special chair in the principals office and Atticus who needs his glasses. Text is spare and there are illustrations on most pages. Big Stories from Little Lunch is off-beat, ordinary, gross and spectacularoften all in the same story. Stories are short and ideal for the newly confident reader wanting to transition from picture books but not yet ready for chapter book. Each story deals lightheartedly and humourously with the wonderful ordinariness of the playground. Children will recognise themselves and their playmates and the things that happen in the playground. All manner of adventures happen in the 15 minutes of little lunch, and all are wrapped up neatly and satisfactorily by the time the school bell rings. Mitch Vanes pen and ink drawings set the tone for these funny tales. Recommended for lower primary.