Maria Walther

THE BRUNCH SHIFT…Imagination to the rescue! What happens when a long day at her mama’s workplace feels nothing like an ordinary day? As girl spends every Saturday with mama at the diner where her mother tries her best to transform workday moments into imaginative adventures. Their bus ride becomes a quest to rescue a dragon, and even the most ordinary parts of the day are filled with make-believe. But beneath the fun are real feelings, too. As the hours stretch on, the girl’s words and facial expression show readers that sitting and waiting can be boring and a long day is exhausting. @adriennethurman @magsderoma @randomhousestudio @randomhousekids

Extend the Read-Aloud Experience:
📚Infer Characters’ Feelings: Study facial expressions, body language, and details in the illustrations.
📚Consider Point of View: Discuss how the story would be different if told from mama’s point of view instead of the girl’s.
📚Share and Compare with The Paper Kingdom by @helenakurhee @pascalcampionart
P.S. Thanks to @peterhreynolds @thedotcentral for my favorite “Retired-ish” shirt!! #readalouds