Josh is stuck with a boring peanut butter and jelly sandwich for lunch and wonders what his friend, Rosa, is smacking her lips over. When she tells him that she is eating mud soup, he pictures clumps of dirt, ants, beetles, and worms crawling in it! Day after day, even after an active romp at the playground when he is really hungry, Josh continues to politely decline a taste. Finally, at the school's International Dinner, Josh discovers just what is really in the mud soup! This book will really appeal to young kids who think a little on the dark side, like Josh. Who wouldn't cringe at the thought of a friend calling what looks like hot mud and instects, "delicioso." Besides easy to follow illustrations on each page, an engaging plot, and age appropriate text, this books includes extenions that adults can use to recall key points of the story. A glossary and pronounciation guide of the three Spanish words used within the text is included as is the recipe for mud soup. This mini language lesson is just right for those in grades 1-3, and who wouldn't enjoy making a bowl of mud soup? Highly recommended. Ages 6-8 ( )

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