Teacher Guide: Lentil by Robert McCloskey
[Originally published in Ready Readers: Children’s Literature, Vol. 2]
Lentil, a young boy who loves music, learns to play the harmonica since he cannot sing, or even whistle. When the generous and respected Colonel Carter returns to town, Sneep, the town grouch, sucks on a lemon, causing everyone’s lips to pucker, and ruining the brass band gathered to celebrate the Colonel’s return! Since Lentil cannot pucker his lips, he saves the day—and the Colonel’s mood—with his harmonica. Everyone is delighted by Lentil’s playing and by the Colonel’s announcement of his plans to build a new hospital in town.
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