Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun by Maria Dismondy
Appropriate Age Range: 4-11 years
What this book is all about:
Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun is about having courage to be who you are and accepting others for their differences.
Why you might want to read it:
This simple story talks about courage, acceptance, standing up for yourself, and staying true to who you are.
3 questions for you to ask your children after reading it:
At the beginning of the story, the Grandpa tells Lucy that the world would be boring if we were all the same. Describe what the world would be like if everyone dressed, ate, talked, walked, played the exact same.
Have you ever heard the phrase, "Don't judge a book by its cover?" How does that relate to this story?
Why do you think Lucy helped Ralph? What would you have done?