How Not to Make a Jelly Sandwich
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

How Not to Make a Jelly Sandwich

Written and illustrated by Ross Burach

4.1/5 Goodreads · 119 ratings
40 pages· 428 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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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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Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
428
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~329L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.4
F&P level
~J
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
558442
Publication
Published
April 21, 2026
Edition
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781338877090

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