20 Great Lunch Box Ideas for Kids

Swimming with the Fishes

In honor of Boy's Day (A Japanese holiday also known as Children's Day that takes place on May 5), mama Susan of Hawaii's Bento Box Cookbook made her son these adorable fish sandwiches to resemble carp.

For this cute and quick lunch, she simply used a sandwich with an oat bran hamburger bun, mozzarella and olives for the eyes, American cheese for the gills and heart-shaped carrots for the tails. And for a colorful final touch, the lunch includes a couple of strawberries and a cherry tomato that's straight from the garden. Also don't miss the lunch-time lion included in this post -- you'll be wanting to make it in no time!