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The Magic Lunchbox
Mango and Sprint are preparing for ‘big school’. Grandma comes to visit and gives them a lunchbox… but it’s no ordinary lunchbox!
The story
The Magic Lunchbox is a fun, captivating story about packing a healthy lunchbox, especially for children in their transition to primary school.
Central Coast author Angela Barrett and illustrator David Walsh have created a delightful storybook to inspire and delight children ages 4–6 years old. In the story, Grandma enlists the help of a magic lunchbox to show Mango and Sprint which foods to pack for school. It supports children to understand everyday healthy food choices and “the magic made, when you put good food inside.”
Read The Magic Lunchbox
The Magic Lunchbox is suitable for reading both at home and in the classroom. Click the link below to download the storybook.
Watch The Magic Lunchbox
You can watch a reading of The Magic Lunchbox that brings the book to life through magical, animated storytelling!
The Magic Lunchbox resources
Download these additional resources to complement The Magic Lunchbox story.
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