P.S. I Hate It Here

P.S. I Hate It Here
Author: Diane Falanga
Publisher: Abrams
Total Pages: 159
Release: 2011-11-30
Genre: Literary Collections
ISBN: 1613122357

Heartwarming and hilarious real-life letters from kids at summer camp sure to amuse anyone who’s ever been a homesick child or a parent of one. In the bestselling tradition of nostalgic looks at classic rites of passage, such as Camp Camp and Bar Mitzvah Disco, P.S. I Hate It Here: Kids’ Letters from Camp captures a childhood experience shared by millions. This collection of real letters written by children ages eight to sixteen to their parents about their adventures at summer camp are laugh-out-loud funny and will have readers reminiscing about their own camp days. More than 150 letters cover all the imaginable scenarios of sleep away camp, from acing the cabin lice inspection, to rowing in the “ricotta” race, to breaking the bad news about a retainer lost in the wilderness. These letters reveal that kids are wittier and more sophisticated than we might assume, and that the experience of being away from home for the first time creates hilarious and lasting memories. “Trust me when I tell you that not only will your kids get a kick out of the amazingly funny letters contained in this book, you and your friends will too.” —Chicago Parent Magazine “P.S. I Hate It Here”compiles notes home from camp with love—a handsome, actually quite beautiful, little book.” —Chicago Tribune “Whether your kid is in camp or you cherish your own memories of s'mores and Color Wars, you'll get a kick out of P.S. I Hate It Here!, a book of real-life, laugh-out-loud letters from camp.” —Redbook Magazine

Letters from Camp

Letters from Camp
Author: Kate Klise
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 199
Release: 2000-04-05
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0380793482

Mom and Dad, You've got to get us out of here! When you get this letter, COME IMMEDIATELY! -- Charlie The brother-sister pairs who arrive for the summer at Camp Happy Harmony are almost too busy fighting with each other to notice how strange the camp really is. Not only are the campers forced to wear bizarre uniforms, eat gross food, and do chores all day, but the members of the family that runs the camp fight constantly--with each other. Are the campers in danger? Or--in spite of sibling wars--do they need to stick together to solve the mystery humming under the surface of Camp Happy Harmony?

Letters from Camp

Letters from Camp
Author: Kate Klise
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2000-04-05
Genre: Camps
ISBN: 9780613285520

Sent to Camp Happy Harmony in order to learn how to get along with each other, warring pairs of siblings chronicle in letters home to their families why they suspect that the singing family that runs the camp has evil intentions.

P.S. I Still Hate It Here

P.S. I Still Hate It Here
Author: Diane Falanga
Publisher: Abrams
Total Pages: 179
Release: 2012-05-01
Genre: Literary Collections
ISBN: 1613123663

Another collection of hilarious real-life letters from kids at summer camp sure to amuse anyone who’s ever been a homesick child or a parent of one. From the editor of the bestselling P.S. I Hate It Here comes an all-new, even more outrageous and laugh-out-loud funny collection of real letters written by children ages eight to sixteen to their parents about their adventures at summer camp. Written with the same wit and honesty as those in the first book, these new letters take the reader on a familiar adventure that conjures up the experience of being away from home, and the hilarious and lasting memories that accompany that special place called sleepaway camp. Praise for P.S. I Still Hate It Here “Will give you and your friends a good laugh while you’re at the beach and the kids are away.” —Geek Mom

The Thank You Letter

The Thank You Letter
Author: Jane Cabrera
Publisher: Holiday House
Total Pages: 38
Release: 2019-10-29
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0823442500

Celebrate gratitude and simple ways of brightening others' days with this sweet, brightly illustrated story about a girl's letters. . . . and her town's overwhelming response. After a wonderful party, birthday girl Grace sits down to thank her friends and family for all their kind gifts. But she doesn't stop there-- as she writes, Grace realizes there are so many things to be grateful for! So she thanks her teacher for helping her learn to write. She thanks her dog for his cheerful wagging tail. She even thanks the sky for being perfectly, beautifully blue. The Thank You Letter is perfect for starting conversations about gratitutde-- both for tangible gifts and for the little things we don't always stop to appreciate. The sweet story encourages young readers to focus on positivity and share it-- to write letters of their own to family, friends, and loved ones and share their joys. For everyone who wants to encourage children to write thank you notes for gifts, and for everyone searching for new ways to connect with distant loved ones, The Thank You Letter is a perfect model for expressing gratitude-- and showcases the joyful response a simple gesture can create. When Grace returns home after delivering her notes, she finds a wealth of affection--cards, letters, and notes from her neighbors and friends, expressing their love for Grace and appreciation for her letters. A beautifully illustrated gatefold page shows how deeply her letters have touched the hearts of everyone around them, and Beloved storyteller and illustrator Jane Cabrera's vivid and textured acrylic paintings are filled with joyful cuteness and warmth. Collage elements, including patterns from the inside of envelopes, smartly add to the epistolary theme. This delightful celebration of mindful thankfulness and community togetherness is perfect for curling up in a cozy spot and sharing one-on-one.

Homesick and Happy

Homesick and Happy
Author: Michael Thompson
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Total Pages: 306
Release: 2012-05-01
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 0345524934

An insightful and powerful look at the magic of summer camp—and why it is so important for children to be away from home . . . if only for a little while. In an age when it’s the rare child who walks to school on his own, the thought of sending your “little ones” off to sleep-away camp can be overwhelming—for you and for them. But parents’ first instinct—to shelter their offspring above all else—is actually depriving kids of the major developmental milestones that occur through letting them go—and watching them come back transformed. In Homesick and Happy, renowned child psychologist Michael Thompson, PhD, shares a strong argument for, and a vital guide to, this brief loosening of ties. A great champion of summer camp, he explains how camp ushers your children into a thrilling world offering an environment that most of us at home cannot: an electronics-free zone, a multigenerational community, meaningful daily rituals like group meals and cabin clean-up, and a place where time simply slows down. In the buggy woods, icy swims, campfire sing-alongs, and daring adventures, children have emotionally significant and character-building experiences; they often grow in ways that surprise even themselves; they make lifelong memories and cherished friends. Thompson shows how children who are away from their parents can be both homesick and happy, scared and successful, anxious and exuberant. When kids go to camp—for a week, a month, or the whole summer—they can experience some of the greatest maturation of their lives, and return more independent, strong, and healthy.

Letters to the Happy Camper

Letters to the Happy Camper
Author: Lea Redmond
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2020-01-07
Genre:
ISBN: 9781452178752

More than 2.4 million copies sold in the series! Send them off to camp with love. Give your young camper this keepsake book of letters to keep them company and encourage reflection. You (or a group of loved ones) fill out the first part of each letter and seal with the enclosed stickers. Once at camp, your child will be able to open the letters and add to them, writing and drawing in their own thoughts, memories, and observations to create a souvenir that you'll treasure for years to come. • Includes 12 tear-and-send letters, plus full-color stickers to seal the letter flaps and sides • A great gift or self-purchase for parents, grandparents, or family members of camp-aged children • An easy way to send encouragement and love to a child at summer camp • Works for kids at both day camp and sleepaway camp Lea Redmond is the author of the bestselling Letters to My... series. She crafts objects, designs experiences, writes books, and plays with ideas at her studio in Oakland, California.

Letters from Camp Mad Libs

Letters from Camp Mad Libs
Author: Mad Libs
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 50
Release: 2006-04-20
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 084311827X

Mad Libs is the world’s greatest word game and a great gift or activity for anyone who likes to laugh! Write in the missing words on each page to create your own hilariously funny sleepaway camp letters! Send letters to people from COUNTRY or PLACE with Letters from Camp Mad Libs! With 21 “fill-in-the-blank” mailing letters for your best friends, family, or pen pal, there’s plenty of fun to send around. Play alone, in a group, or with your friends from camp! Mad Libs are a fun family activity recommended for ages 8 to NUMBER. Dear Valentine Letters Mad Libs includes: - Silly stories: 21 "fill-in-the-blank" original letters—illustrated with fullcolor spot art—that children can fill in with their friends and then mail off to their parents! Letters perf-out and can be sealed with the special stickers. - Language arts practice: Mad Libs are a great way to build reading comprehension and grammar skills. - Fun With Friends: each story is a chance for friends to work together to create unique stories!

Kids' Letters to President Obama

Kids' Letters to President Obama
Author: Bill Adler
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2009-04-14
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 034551713X

Barack Obama has inspired millions of people around the world–and an unwavering chorus of those admirers are children. This delightfully charming collection includes more than two hundred letters that kids have written to President Obama. Some of these messages are humorous, some are heartwarming, all of them are sincere–making this volume the perfect gift for any occasion. The children ask questions: “Why did you want to be president?” “Do you think you could pass a law making chocolate a vegetable in our country?” They give suggestions: “I think you should fix things in the world to be more fair.” They offer advice: “You should bring a yo-yo to the White House.” They share hopes: “I want you to care about schools. I am in kindergarten.” They even volunteer expertise: “I will help you learn to bowl because you don’t know how to bowl.” Whether discussing such weighty issues as the “econimical” crisis, the environment, and alternative energy or simply giving shout-outs to First Daughters Sasha and Malia, these kid correspondents express, as only children can, pure optimism, avid curiosity, and unadulterated elation about this historic moment. Complete with original illustrations by the letter writers themselves, and wonderful reproductions of some of the kids’ handwritten messages, this marvelous book–a true message of hope for our time–is a keepsake for the whole family to enjoy.

Postcards from Camp

Postcards from Camp
Author: Simms Taback
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780399239731

Follows Michael's summer at sleep-away camp through a series of postcards sent between him and his father.