The Great PB&J Plan

Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches were five-year old Triyen's favourite snack - gooey and salty and sticky and sweet. Nothing was better for a hungry tummy! So when Triyen saw a man who seemed to be down on his luck, it sparked the idea to make a PB&J especially for him. And this led to a bigger idea to spread even more kindness...

This charming rhyming book is based on the true story of the author's grand-nephew. The child-centered allegory sends a universal message that a caring heart and a curious mind is all that it takes to be helpful and kind.

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Testimonials

"As an educator I thought this was an amazing story about kindness and sharing, skills sadly lacking in kids today. The fact that it is based on a true story makes it appealing to children ... it allows them to be better able to make connections with the main character and inspire them to practice kindness. A teacher could use this as a social story/ Circle Time story about sharing, giving, kindness, empathy and gratitude. The story generates many themes that could be identified and put into practice day/week long. It can be used to teach rhyming, features and structure of a poem, determining the main idea, retelling, summarising, and identifying the lesson to be learned. It offers teachers a medium to introduce new vocab, phonic combinations etc etc etc!!! Highly recommend that this book be in every classroom and home! Love it!"

-- MM (Educator & Grandmother)

"My students had the special opportunity to hear this story before it was even published—and they loved it! The rhyming captured their imaginations, and after the author’s visit, many of them were inspired to start writing their own rhyming stories. It turned into a fantastic learning experience that sparked creativity and gave them a hands-on look at poetry and the writing process."

-- CN (Educator)

"Read it again!"

--4-year old EH

"'The Great PB & J Plan' is a touching, heartfelt story about kindness and compassion. And who WOULDN'T want an 'in-between munch?!' An excellent book for all classrooms."

-- JE (Educator)

"'The Great PB & J Plan' is truly outstanding. So much about your book touches the heart, including that young Triyen was a catalyst, and that your lively rhythmic poetry shines a light on poverty and homelessness in a way that will resonate for young children and adults alike."

-- DC (Lawyer & Grandmother)