The Giant Jam Sandwich
by John Vernon Lord and Janet Burroway · PreK-Grade 2 · Ages Ages 3-7
When a huge swarm of wasps flies into the village of Itching Down, everyone has to think of a clever way to solve the buzzing problem. The villagers decide to make something enormous, sticky, and delicious to help catch them.
Key vocabulary
Something giant is very, very big.
A sandwich is food made with filling, like jam or cheese, between pieces of bread.
Wasps are flying insects with stripes that can sting if they feel bothered.
A village is a small town where people live.
A swarm is a big group of insects flying or moving together.
Dough is a soft mixture used to make bread or other baked foods.
Jam is a sweet, sticky spread made from fruit and sugar.
A slice is a thin, flat piece cut from something bigger, like bread.