In this literary text by Judi Barrett, Grandpa relives a tall-tale about a town where food falls from the sky. As the weather becomes unmanageable, the people abandon the town and adapt to a new way of life.

Note: The grade 1 version of this lesson was created by the teachers of Caddo Parish Schools.  An alternative version is also available for grade 2.

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