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Description
The Jellybeans paint a mural on an outside wall of Mrs. Petunia Dinkley-Sneezer's candy shop that depicts them each doing what they love best. The coauthor is Nate Evans.
Quick Summary
If your kid is into art projects or loves a good group adventure, the Jellybeans will draw them right in with their big mural plan. The story follows the four friends as they turn the side of Mrs. Petunia Dinkley-Sneezer's candy shop into a colorful canvas that shows each of them doing what they love most, from dancing to baking to painting. It's a short, 500-word read with an AR level of 2.7, so new readers can finish it in one sitting without feeling overwhelmed. The tone is light and playful, with just enough humor to keep younger kids smiling, and there's a subtle message about teamwork and self-expression that never feels preachy. If your child enjoys books like *The Dot* that celebrate creativity, they'll find the same spark here, but with the added fun of a candy-shop backdrop and a group of friends working together.