Uncle Wille and the Soup Kitchen - Paperback

Uncle Wille and the Soup Kitchen - Paperback

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by Dyanne DiSalvo-Ryan (Author), Dyanne DiSalvo-Ryan (Illustrator)

A gentle and age-appropiate introduction to two key issues of our time--hunger and homelessness--from a kid's point of view. This empathy-building book is good for sharing at home or in a classroom.

"Based on the actual volunteer experience of the author, this picture book provides a look into the soup kitchen without an overly sentimental view of the hungry or a dose of pessimism for the reader. With a note about soup kitchens introducing the story, this is informative and new, but not scary," praised Booklist.

"A boy wonders about the people he sees on his city's streets until he goes to the soup kitchen where his uncle works. The varied needs of the individuals there become clear to the young narrator. The watercolors use earthtones and careful detail to illustrate aptly the warm, friendly story," according to The Horn Book.

Recommended as a resource for teachers and librarians to build a connection with their local community and the school, as well as a way for any adult to help foster a conversation and respond to a child's natural curiosity.

Front Jacket

A straightforward fictional view of an urban soup kitchen, as observed by a boy visiting it with his `Uncle Willie, ' who works there every day....The difficult lives of those fed (including children)--as well as the friendly, nonintrusive attitude of the kitchen workers toward them--are presented sensitively but without sentimentality.

Back Jacket

"A straightforward fictional view of an urban soup kitchen, as observed by a boy visiting it with his `Uncle Willie, ' who works there every day....The difficult lives of those fed (including children)--as well as the friendly, nonintrusive attitude of the kitchen workers toward them--are presented sensitively but without sentimentality.

Number of Pages: 32
Dimensions: 0.1 x 9 x 10.86 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: April 24, 1997
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Uncle Willie and the Soup Kitchen
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 3.3
Point Value: 0.5
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