The Scissors Ketchup Man

This story is about problem-solving, learning to ask for help, and recognizing even a very small act of kindness can make a big difference in a person's life. Rose is a first-grader who loves ketchup. Rose usually brings her lunch from home. Her mom always includes a container of ketchup. Today, Rose will be enjoying a school lunch of her favorite food. There are ketchup packets on a special table. Rose takes several. At her first-grade lunch table, she looks for the slit to open the packet. But there is a problem! How will Rose open the packet so she can eat her favorite meal? What happens at the third-grade and second-grade lunch tables? Who is the Scissors Ketchup Man, and how can he help?

by Sandra Holmes

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