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Uncle Willie and the Soup Kitchen (Reading Rainbow Book) Paperback – April 24, 1997

by Dyanne Disalvo-Ryan (Author)
4.8 out of 5 stars 105 ratings
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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.

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  1. Reading age
    4 - 8 years
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Kindergarten - 3
  5. Lexile measure
    560L
  6. Dimensions
    11 x 0.08 x 9.19 inches
  7. Publisher
    HarperCollins
  8. Publication date
    April 24, 1997
  9. ISBN-10
    0688152856
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0688152857
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“Successful. . . .This is informative and new, but not scary.” — Booklist

“A wholesome look at this benevolent institution.” — Kirkus

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A boy spends the e day with Uncle Willie in the soup kitchen where he works preparing and serving food for the hungry.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperCollins; Reprint edition (April 24, 1997)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0688152856
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0688152857
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 560L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Kindergarten - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 11 x 0.08 x 9.19 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 out of 5 stars 105 ratings

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DyAnne DiSalvo is an American artist and author of children’s literature, best known for her string of books which focus on building better communities, including City Green, Uncle Willie and the Soup Kitchen and Grandpa's Corner Store.

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Customers find this children's book to be a wonderful story about helping the hungry, and they appreciate how it opens up discussions about hunger and service. Customers describe the book as compassionate and great for read-aloud sessions.

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10 customers mention "Story quality"10 positive0 negative

Customers praise the book's story about helping the hungry, with one customer noting its simplicity and another highlighting its focus on service.

"This is a great little story for kids to help them understand the greater needs of the communities we all live it...." Read more

"Wonderful story and got my 7 yr. old thinking about how to help out." Read more

"...I like the simplicity of the story but also the fact that it is not at all judgmental in its tone...." Read more

"This book really touched my heart as I read it to my Second Grade students...." Read more

8 customers mention "Discussion point"8 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's discussion points, with several noting it opens up conversations about hunger and service, while one customer highlights how it introduces the concept of helping others and explains the needs of different people.

"...It helps open up a discussion with children about hunger and service. Love it!" Read more

"I love how this book explains the needs of different people in the neighborhood, in a way that my 2.5 year old can understand." Read more

"...Plenty of opportunities for good discussions. I use it in my third grade class as a warm up for writing about a time you helped someone...." Read more

"This is a great introduction to raising awareness in children for the less fortunate...." Read more

4 customers mention "Heartwarming"4 positive0 negative

Customers find the book heartwarming and compassionate, with one mentioning it's a great way to teach empathy.

"This book is a lovely, compassionate and respectful look at the people who work in soup kitchen and the population they serve...." Read more

"Great book for a read aloud focused on the virtue of compassion!" Read more

"Heartwarming and Educational..." Read more

"Great way to teach empathy & social responsibility in children..." Read more

4 customers mention "Read-aloud content"4 positive0 negative

Customers find the book suitable for read-aloud sessions, with one mentioning it is written in a way that children can learn from it, and another noting it appeals to second graders.

"This book was excellent and written so children can learn and come to an understanding about poverty is all around us...." Read more

"The book was very appealing to the second graders who heard this story.... very realistic too... We had just had a Walk for the Homeless, and this..." Read more

"...Great for read-aloud and encouraging children to look for ways to help others." Read more

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  • Molly Marriott
    5.0 out of 5 stars Heartwarming and Educational
    Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2018
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    This is a great little story for kids to help them understand the greater needs of the communities we all live it. I am a volunteer at our local food pantry and we use this as part of learning/discussion session we have with families that come to the pantry to learn about what we do and why we do it. It helps open up a discussion with children about hunger and service. Love it!
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  • dve32
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great story for young children to understand social issues around poverty
    Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2020
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    I love how this book explains the needs of different people in the neighborhood, in a way that my 2.5 year old can understand.
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  • Deborah
    5.0 out of 5 stars Spectacular
    Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2018
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    This book was excellent and written so children can learn and come to an understanding about poverty is all around us. The only negative about the book, the uncle seemed a little contrived and the story was just a wee might too long. Other than that, I was glad I purchased the book. Highly recommend.
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  • L. Walker
    5.0 out of 5 stars Compassionate Book
    Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2021
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    This book is a lovely, compassionate and respectful look at the people who work in soup kitchen and the population they serve. Plenty of opportunities for good discussions. I use it in my third grade class as a warm up for writing about a time you helped someone. I also used the story as my model for the essay as I guided them in the writing.
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  • Tobi
    5.0 out of 5 stars Thoughtful story
    Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2018
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    Wonderful story and got my 7 yr. old thinking about how to help out.
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  • Bryan Wilkins
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great way to teach empathy & social responsibility in children
    Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2018
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    This is a great introduction to raising awareness in children for the less fortunate. It doesn't detail individual struggles, but instead focuses on how proactive outreach can improve the lives of many. My five-year-old loves this book and I'm looking forward to putting these lessons into practice as he gets older.
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Helping children empathize
    Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2013
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    I was a little worried when I first leafed through this book that it would be too lengthy for my first graders. After reading through it, I think the students will be able to sit through a read-aloud while remaining engaged with the story. The book introduces children to the concept of homelessness/working poor without burdening them with too much detail. I plan to incorporate the story into lessons focusing on “empathy” and finding ways to be helpful/contribute. I like the simplicity of the story but also the fact that it is not at all judgmental in its tone. I know I have students who have eaten at our local shared meals program and receive food through our food bank.
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  • kathleen smith
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful read aloud for chilren
    Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2014
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    The book was very appealing to the second graders who heard this story.... very realistic too... We had just had a Walk for the Homeless, and this story was a wonderful way to let children see a soup kitchen in action. The story is realistic, and at their level... I will donate a few copies of this book to our school so that other teachers can have it in their classrooms in the future.... Wonderful purchase at a good price!
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