Lunch Box Mail and Other Poems

By Jenny Whitehead

Book Overview

A delightful poetry collection that captures the joys, woes, and humor of childhood From tummy butterflies on the first day of school, to the joys of slurping Jell-O, this playful poetry collection--cleverly told from the point of view of a child--highlights all the bumps and thrills of being a kid. Jenny Whitehead explores a variety of poetic forms with a range of rhymes, rhythms, and plenty of linguistic twists.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0805082042
• ISBN13: 9780805082043
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Henry Holt Books for Young Readers
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.8" x 0.3" x 6.5"
• Age Range: 5 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Kindergarten to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

'Lunch Box Mail'--Wonderful read for kids and ex-kids!!

I read this book to my nephew as often as he asks, which is just about every night, which I don't mind at all. It's amazing how we're both still completely tickled by the fun and ingenious wordplay and the colorful artwork that this book brings together perfectly over and over again. And somehow the author makes it look easy to do. My nephew knows most of these clever and sweet poems by heart, and I have to admit, so do I. If you're a cynical ex-kid like me, this briliant book will take you back to a time when puddles and bugs and sticky stuff were fun things to be played with, not avoided. Thanks for reminding me of how I used to look at the world when I was young and innocent like my nephew, Ms. Whitehead, and also for giving he and I a whole lot of great laughs together! We can't wait for your next book of poems to come out, 'Holiday Stew'...I'm sure we'll be memorizing all of those poems, too...and we'll be loving it!

terrific kids book

This book is a treasure- I've given copies to all my friends who are moms. The kids just love it, and ask me to read it again and again. Of course, they know their favorites by heart.... how can you resist a poem about Rutabaga?The variety of the poems and the delightful (and funny) childhood adventures/experiences each relates are just as enjoyable for parents to read as they are for children to hear. The illustrations are charming and full of thoughtful details for little eyes to find. This is our favorite family book- I can't wait for her next one!

Lunch Box Mail

Lunch Box Mail is a wonderful children's book of poetry. It's nonsensical,fun, light, entertaining and definitely a way for children to get a great start in reading on their own. The illustrations are creative and childlike.

Delightful!

This was a delightful book! The poems were great and the drawings were excellent! I agree that the "little touches" made the book extra special. I particually liked the inclusion of a PURPLE COW!

The best children's book of the season!

This was the most highly anticipated book of the season! The drawings are excellent and the poems are quite entertaining. look for all the little touches on each page, like people's names. I highly recommend it!