Postcards From Camp : a postal story by Simms Taback
What’s it like to go to sleep-away camp for the first time?
What if you thought your counselor was an alien?
What if your bunkmates played tricks on you? Were they really mean or just trying to be friends with you?
What if it rained almost every day?
What if you were sure there were scary creatures in the lake while you took the swim test?
What if you were miserable enough to quit camp and come home? … Or so you thought?
Michael is new to sleep-away camp, and it's not going well so sends his dad a series of urgent notes pleading for rescue
Both Michael and his father exchange heartfelt, humorous postcards and letters which you can also enjoy by pulling out of their envelopes. There's even a classic campfire ghost story tucked into one of them. Eventually things change, and before you know it, Michael's a happy camper who's planning a longer stay next time.
This is a great read-aloud for the whole family. Can't go to camp? Read Postcards from Camp and see what you're missing!
Simms Taback, the author, has illustrated many wonderful books for children, one of which won the Caldecott Medal, Joseph Had a Little Overcoat
