The Journey of a Sandwich

by Dr. Bodhi Wells

A bite into Benji's amazing body!

Grade 1 (Level G): Early readers10 pages

A child learns about digestion by following their lunch through the entire digestive system

Characters

Benji

The Sandwich

Oil Portrait Realism

Story Arc

Benji held her sandwich. Green bits peeked out from the bread. She did not want to eat the green bits.

Benji took a little bite. “Hello there!” a voice said. Benji looked down at her hand.

“You are eating me!” said The Sandwich. “Let’s go inside your amazing body!” Benji blinked her big eyes.

WHOOSH! They zoomed right in. Everything felt warm and bubbly. Benji saw a big, busy path.

“This path gives you energy,” said The Sandwich. “From the bread, like me!” Benji saw tiny sparks flying.

Then they came to a strong, white building. “This keeps you sturdy,” The Sandwich explained. “From your cheese!”

“But what about the green bits?” Benji asked. The Sandwich smiled. “They help in a special way!”

They saw a bright, busy place. Little green lights twinkled everywhere. “For your eyes!” said The Sandwich.

Benji understood now. The green bits helped her see the world. Her body needed them too.

WHOOSH! They zoomed back out. Benji looked at her sandwich. She took a big bite of the green bits.

Make one of your own next.

peeked: It means to look quickly and secretly, like peeking out from behind something.; Green bits peeked out from the bread.
zoomed: This is when something moves very fast, like a speedy airplane.; WHOOSH! They zoomed right in.
bubbly: This means full of little bubbles, like fizzy soda pop.; Everything felt warm and bubbly.
energy: This is what helps you run, play, and do all your activities.; “This path gives you energy,” said The Sandwich.
sturdy: This means strong and not easy to break or fall down.; “This keeps you sturdy,” The Sandwich explained.
explained: This is when someone tells you how something works or what it means.; “This keeps you sturdy,” The Sandwich explained.
twinkled: This is when little lights flash on and off, like tiny stars.; Little green lights twinkled everywhere.