How Not to Make a Jelly Sandwich
How Not to Make a Jelly Sandwich

How Not to Make a Jelly Sandwich

Written and illustrated by Ross Burach
Hardcover
$19.99
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4 - 8
Reading age
40
Page count
428
Word count
~329L
Lexile measure
Apr 21, 2026
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Prepare for outrageous fun and shenanigans in this madcap comedy from the creator of the beloved Very Impatient Caterpillar series. Perfect for fans of Dragons Love Tacos, We Don’t Eat Our Classmates, The Food Group series, and If You Give a Mouse a Cookie.Why be simple when you can be silly?Frankie has her own way of doing things–the FUN way!In her world, the ordinary becomes more enjoyable with a little original thinking. If you want to make a delicious jelly sandwich, for example, just follow Frankie’s five simple steps: 1. Disguise yourself as a duck2. Spin with an elephant3. Bathe a dog4. Organize a joust5. Train a hamsterTaking inspiration from the classic elementary school assignment, writing a “how to,” this playful, twisty adventure, filled with ingenious ideas, is an unbridled celebration of imagination and creativity.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781338877090
    Publication Date
    April 21, 2026
    Page Count
    40
    Word Count
    428
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    4 - 8 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2025000664
    Est. Lexile® Level
    ~329L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~J
    ATOS® Book Level
    2.4
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    0.5
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    558442
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    LG

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