Carla's Sandwich

Written by Debbie Herman · Illustrated by Sheila Bailey

A girl brings unusual sandwiches to school and her classmates react with disgust, but eventually come to appreciate her creativity.

4.3 Goodreads · 876 ratings

32 pages· 1,224 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud· AD570L

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Bookroo's summary

Carla's lunchbox is filled with unusual creations, from Olive, Pickle, and Green Bean Sandwiches to Banana-Cottage-Cheese Delights. Her classmates tease her, leaving her to eat alone. But when Buster, the biggest tease, forgets his lunch, Carla's generosity turns the tables. Her kindness and creativity show everyone that being different can be wonderful. Will her classmates learn to appreciate the unexpected? This tale of acceptance and individuality inspires young chefs to embrace their own culinary creativity.

From the publisher

This charming story presents a new way for young children to understand how to creatively embrace who they are, no matter what others think. Carla’s lunch box is filled with odd delights like the Olive, Pickle and Green Bean Sandwich, the Banana-Cottage-Cheese Delight, and the unforgettable Chopped Liver, Potato Chips, and Cucumber Combo. To Carla, they are delicious and creative lunches, but her teasing classmates are unconvinced and abandon her at the lunch table to eat her bizarre sandwiches alone. One day, however, tables turn when Buster–the worst tease of all–forgets his lunch on the day of the picnic and Carla thoughtfully offers him her extra sandwich. Her own spirited nature helps Carla teach her classmates that unusual can actually be good. Lively illustrations help showcase the book’s messages of acceptance, tolerance, individuality, and creativity, and the funny plot and authentic dialogue are sure to make this tale a favorite among elementary school children. Carla’s creative sandwich solutions provide young chefs-to-be with the inspiration to create sandwich masterpieces of their own.

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