Welcome to a string of short books for the summer holidays!

Over the next few weeks we have a wide range of stories - including some poetry - to keep you entertained and keeping your comprehension skills on your toes. We'll then be doing some medium and longer form books up to and after Christmas.

In this book, Mum works really hard, but today there is no money or food in the cupboards. Mum feels ashamed that they have to rely on the kindness of others, but her young daughter can still see all the good in her day. A moving insight into the sad rise and necessity of foodbanks from the perspective of society's most vulnerable, and an essential book to help develop empathy in younger readers.

 

What does the little girl want for breakfast?

What is the 'everything else jar' for?

Name some of things you can do on a no-money day. Can you think of anything else to add to the list?

Why do you think mum doesn't like going to the foodbank?

Why does the lady at the foodbank say sorry to the girl?

Who are the 'kind people'?

Maybe you can donate something to your local foodbank.