The Giant Jam Sandwich
The Giant Jam Sandwich is a children's picture book, with story and pictures by John Vernon Lord and verses by Janet Burroway.[1][2] The rhyming story tells how the fictional town of Itching Down was invaded by four million wasps. The villagers decide to build a gigantic jam sandwich to trap the pesky insects.[3]
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| Author | John Vernon Lord and Janet Burroway |
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| Illustrator | John Vernon Lord |
| Cover artist | John Vernon Lord |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Genre | Children's picture book |
| Publisher | Houghton Mifflin |
Publication date | 1972 |
| Media type | Hardback and Paperback |
| Pages | 32 |
| ISBN | 0-395-44237-0 |
| OCLC | 21135386 |
| [E] 22 | |
| LC Class | PZ8.3.L88 Gi 1972 |
A narrated orchestral work on the book was written in 2008 by composer Philip Wharton.[4] Janet Burroway was at its premier and has since been the narrator at other performances. An adaptation by New Perspectives Theatre premiered in 2017.[5]
References
- Owens, Louise. "Interview with Janet Burroway 'The Giant Jam Sandwich'". Read Me. Retrieved 17 September 2021.
- "Taking a Line for a Walk: John Vernon Lord and Friends". Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft. Retrieved 17 September 2021.
- Lord, John Vernon. "The Giant Jam Sandwich: a lecture by John Vernon Lord". Full Table. Retrieved 17 September 2021.
- "Biography". Janet Burroway. Retrieved 17 September 2021.
- "Children's show review: The Giant Jam Sandwich". The Scotsman. Retrieved 17 September 2021.
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