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When Sam finds the empty lunchbox left on his lunch table, his classmates rally together to provide food for the day. Through the shared meal, the story highlights the power of community and cooperation among young friends in a school setting, underscoring themes of friendship, sharing, and the simple joys of lunchtime together.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Grace Maccarone
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