Snappsy the Alligator (did not ask to be in this book!) - Literary Lunch

This lunch is also posted over at The Little Crooked Cottage as a Literary Lunch. Head over to the fabulous blog of four children's book authors and check out the wonderful Literary Interviews with Mr. Pig himself!

What would you do if on a very normal, ordinary day a pesky narrator appeared. Trying to make everything you do sound mysterious? Would you change your plans? You know, throw a party?

Find out in SNAPPSY THE ALLIGATOR (DID NOT ASK TO BE IN THIS BOOK!) written by Julie Falatko and illustrated by Tim Miller. A fun story about storytelling, friendship and irreverent differences.

We made a party lunch (and we are hoping to be invited to Snappsy's party...) filled with:

• fried rice (every lunch needs a back story)
• grape tomato party ballons (hint, hint)
• and a cheese, tomato and cucumber Snappsy part host

To see what happens when the narrator shows up at the party and if Snappsy ever liked being in the book, buy the book or get it at your local library! It is one of our favorites!

What I used to make this lunch (contains affiliate links):

Monbento for Mama: Egg Avocado Sandwich

Monbento for Mama is back after Spring Break! We had a wonderful week and a lovely weekend and after enjoying many treats, I need to get back to eating better! I grabbed our Monbento Tresor for lunch today since it is a little bit smaller than my Monbento Original. It also has two separate containers which worked perfectly for today's lunch.

Packed for lunch in our Monbento Tresor are:

• a delicious Egg Avocado sandwich (I simply seasoned it with sea salt and pepper. No need for mayonaisse or any other spread) on whole wheat bread
• plain yogurt swirled with honey
• granola with a few blueberries

Monbento for my Kids: Monbento Tresor

I love my Monbento Original box and was therefore thrilled when Monbento announced that they would add a kids bento box to their line! Our Monbento Tresor arrived late last night and I am already in love! The quality of the lunchbox is superior and the design reminds me of my lunchboxes in Germany when I was in school! I haven't had the chance to take a lot of pictures yet but a full review is in the works!

The Monbento Tresor is packed with:

• cucumber slices
• a roll with chicken and lettuce
• Annie's Snack Mix
• Strawberries