Book Of the Week: Somebody Loves You Mr. Hatch

Mr. Hatch leads a solitary life until Valentine's day, when a large surprise arrives with a note that reads, "Somebody loves you." Happy, Mr. Hatch dances, smiles and even laughs from the news. He sets out to find who sent him the package by helping others in his community. It is a wonderful book about sharing love and paying it forward.

 

Story Questions:

How do they describe Mr. Hatch?
Where does he work?
Why does he sit alone at lunchtime?
Why does he keep to himself?
Who brings him a package?
What was in the package?
What does the card say?
How does the valentine make Mr. Hatch feel?
Mr. Hatch waves to how many people?
Why does Mr. Hatch watch the newsstand?
What does Mr. Hatch get instead of a chicken wing?
Why was Mr. Todd worried?
What sweet treat does Mr. Hatch bake?
What is Mr. Hatch’s new problem?
What is wrong with Mr. Goober?
How does Mr. Hatch feel now after talking to Mr. Goober? How do you know?
What do you think the town will do to cheer him up?
How does the story end?  How does Mr. Hatch feel?

Vocabulary:

Wonder-To think in a curious way. 
Secret Admirer-A person who holds a person with high regard, enough so to send a present or a note.
Attention-That act of close concentration or observing.
Volunteer-Freely offering to complete a task or job with out compensation in return.
Newstand-A stand or stall for the sale of newspapers or magazines.
Worried-A feeling of anxiousness or anticipation.
Harmonica-A musical instrument played by mouth, sometimes called a mouth organ.
Pay Forward-Paying others instead of an original benefactor.

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