This new paperback edition of a charming award-winning story helps young children understand how to creatively embrace who they are. When Carla brings weird sandwiches to school, her classmates have plenty to say about them. “ That’ s sick!” says Leslie. “ That’ s disgusting!” says Natie. But Carla thinks otherwise. “ It’ s unique. It’ s creative.” Just like Carla. Although she is teased and even ignored by her classmates, Carla’ s strong inner sense of uniqueness eventually wins them over. Wacky sandwiches, wacky illustrations and kid-true dialogue make this book’ s message of acceptance, tolerance, and the importance of individuality extremely palatable. And who knows? Carla’ s Sandwich may even help parents with that ever present dilemma – what to pack for school lunch!

Debbie Herman is the author of Carla's Glasses, Carla's Sandwich, and other books for children. She's a full-time writer and editor, and a former elementary school teacher with an M.A. in Special Education. Debbie is a fan of corned-beef-potato-chip-and half-sour-pickle sandwiches. Sheila Bailey is the illustrator of Carla's Glasses, Carla's Sandwich, and many other children's books. She is also a firefighter and gardening specialist. Her favorite sandwich is cardamom-bread-and-goat-cheese.