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K-3
Disgusted with the sandwich his mother prepares for him, Zak imagines himself in his own personal restaurant where his own personal waitress encourages him to order one kid-friendly food after another. Lavishly depicted treats, such as table-top-sized pizzas and a tidal wave of ice cream, lend weight to this good-natured, lively daydream, well suited to reading aloud.