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The Giant Jam Sandwich (Sandpiper Book) [Paperback]

John Vernon Lord
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (96 customer reviews)

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Book Description

April 27, 1987 5 - 8 yearsSandpiper Book
Four million wasps invade Itching Down, so the villagers make a giant jam sandwich to trap them.

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Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

The people of Itching Down combat an invasion of wasps by trapping them in a large strawberry-jam sandwich, in this nonsense tale. Ages 4-8.
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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"Children should have fun spotting the cockeyed absurdities purveyed here in pictures and verse." Kirkus Reviews

Product Details

  • Age Range: 5 - 8 years
  • Paperback: 32 pages
  • Publisher: Sandpiper; Reprint edition (April 27, 1987)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0395442370
  • ISBN-13: 978-0395442371
  • Product Dimensions: 10 x 0.2 x 7.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (96 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #126,676 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Customer Reviews

This book is one of my favorites. Teacher25  |  31 reviewers made a similar statement
My mother recently saw this book at a yard sale and remembered it was one of my favorites. Veronica  |  26 reviewers made a similar statement
The rhyming verse makes it very fun to read aloud. Angela L. Nixon  |  23 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
30 of 31 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Childhood Memories. April 15, 2003
Format:Paperback
THE GIANT JAM SANDWICH was one of my favorite illustrated stories when I was a kid. I remember in first and second grade listening to this story at story time in the library. This book was one of those rare books that every kid in the class sat still for because we loved it so much and didn't want to miss one word or not be able to see one of the pictures. The story is rather simple; basically a town is over run by wasps and in order to get rid of the pesky insects, they build a giant jam sandwich. However, the original rhyming pattern adds a touch of flare to the story. Also, the illustrations are a pure joy to look at. This is a great book that most children will enjoy. But be forewarned, it's a book kids might want you to read over and over and over again.
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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars This Has Been a Feast for MORE Than a Hundred Weeks! November 26, 2001
By Terrie
Format:Hardcover
This kooky story has been around for 30 years and is about a severe problem that the folks of Itching Down were having when four million wasps flew into town. It tells how the townsfolk figured out a brilliant plan to solve that problem. The rhyming text is fun to read and my kids and I had it memorized in no time and went around the house saying it aloud and laughing our heads off. Even though we've always had a pretty big library of bedtime stories this was the hands down favorite of my four boys and one of mine as well. At first I wasn't too thrilled with the illustrations because they're really cartoonish but the zany characters, all up in arms about the winged menace are actually a perfect compliment to the fun-loving text and they have really grown on me. In this day of chemical pollutants maybe a giant jam sandwich isn't too silly of an idea anyway!
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Preschool Book on Tape August 18, 2009
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I got three books-on-tape for my grandson, who just turned four, to listen to in the car. This is the one he always asks for. Sometimes he'll follow along in the book and then will ask me to replay it so he can listen to it without the book. The reader is very dramatic yet easy to understand. The story is engaging and the pictures are attractive. I would recommend it.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A Childhood Favorite December 7, 1999
Format:Hardcover
This book was one of my absolute favorites as a child. The rhyming verse makes it very fun to read aloud. The story is just fascinating to young children. I'll have to buy a new copy to replace the tattered one from my childhood! I was very relieved to find that it was still in print, it really is a wonderful children's book.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars 2 generations of love for this book October 11, 2009
Format:Paperback
This was my number one favorite storybook as a child and now it is a favorite of my 2 daughters. The ryhming sentences are silly and the illustrations are fun, but what really makes this such a special book is the imagination behind the story.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Childhood memories March 2, 2009
Format:Paperback
Having lived in the USA as a very young child I do not remember much, this book being one of my few memories! I loved it at the time and think, even though it is more than 30 years old, it still is one of the best early childrens books around. Looking for a present for a friends son in English this booked popped into my mind straight away. I can only recommend it.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Still a favorite! June 29, 2001
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book was one of my absolute favorite books growing up and now it's a favorite of my 3 year-old daughter as well. The rhyming narration makes it easy to memorize and I've read this book so often that I don't even need to read the words any more! The illustrations are detailed, inventive and delightful. The story is whimsical and will have your child asking for this book over and over again. Highly recommended.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Still my favorite after 34 years December 1, 2003
By The mom
Format:Paperback
My brother got this book as part of the Weekly Reader Book Club books in the early 70s. From the first time my parents read the book to me, it was my favorite. Now I have 2 kids of my own and I still consider it my favorite children's book. When we spend the night at my parents, I start reading this book to my kids at bedtime and before I know it my parents are sitting on the edge of the bed listening too. It is a must have.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars My grandkids love this story
A friend recommended this book that she had read to her daughter and now her granddaughter. I was a little disappointed that the pictures weren't larger so that each rhyming phrase... Read more
Published 1 day ago by Stacey Harris
5.0 out of 5 stars A family favorite
My kids love this book and the CD goes with us in the car. I have 3-5- and 7 year olds who all love this story.
Published 29 days ago by dcf
2.0 out of 5 stars The Disk didn't read...
Of course the story is cute, I already knew that. I wanted the "Read Along CD" for my Grand Daughter on our upcoming 12 hour road trip. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Pamalama
5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favourites
I used to read this book as a child. It brings back memories. I wanted my children to read it too. My daughter almost memorized it, she loves it so much. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Samantha Morgan
4.0 out of 5 stars My kids love it, perfect length for a kids book...
This is a very cute little book. My kids loved it, and I have read it to them countless of times. And its the perfect length, it takes about 5 minutes to read to them. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Michael Minutaglio
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
One hot summer day four million wasps flew into town. What will the villagers do to get the wasp out of town? A baker jumps to his feet and says "What do wasps like most? Read more
Published 2 months ago by Student Review
1.0 out of 5 stars Don't bother
This is a book that I read to my son many years ago. He loved the story and it was a favorite for both of us. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Beth
5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful and memorable
More than 30 years ago I used to read this story to my young son while we were waiting in the doctors reception area for his weekly allergy shot. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Elissa in Atlanta
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
Such a cute story from the 1970's. It's a good one to have in your children's library. Thank you! !
Published 4 months ago by God's little princess
5.0 out of 5 stars Favorite at Bedtime
This is a recurring favorite at bedtime for our 3 year old, and we've given it to a number of similar aged kids with rave reviews too. Read more
Published 4 months ago by JDC
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