Danny's Doodles: The Jelly Bean Experiment - Paperback

Danny's Doodles: The Jelly Bean Experiment

Danny Cohen and Calvin Waffle couldn't be more different. Danny loves baseball and follows the school rules. Calvin? He's all about weird experiments and finding creative ways to drive his teacher up the wall. When these two unlikely friends team up for the big jelly bean experiment, you know something interesting is about to happen.

A Chapter Book That Gets Kids Reading

This engaging chapter book follows Danny and Calvin as they navigate friendship, school life, and one seriously ambitious jelly bean experiment. Will their plan lead to trouble? Probably. Will they have an absolute blast trying? Definitely. David A. Adler brings his signature humor and relatability to this story that resonates with young readers who see themselves in these characters.

Perfect for Independent Readers Ages 9-12

Part of the Danny's Doodles series, this paperback chapter book is designed for children transitioning to longer-form reading. The humorous storyline keeps kids engaged while building reading confidence and stamina. Whether your child identifies with rule-following Danny or creative Calvin, they'll find something to connect with in this friendship story.

What Makes This Book Special

David A. Adler, author of over two hundred books including the beloved Cam Jansen Mysteries and Picture Book Biography series, knows how to capture the voice of elementary and middle school students. His experience as a former math teacher shines through in stories that feel authentic to the school experience. The Danny's Doodles series combines humor with genuine friendship themes that matter to young readers.

Great for Classroom and Home Reading

This chapter book works equally well for independent reading time, read-alouds, or classroom literature circles. The school setting and relatable characters make it an excellent choice for teachers looking to engage reluctant readers or complement social-emotional learning discussions about friendship and accepting differences.

Here's a fact: My new friend Calvin Waffle is 100% Weird

Danny Cohen and Calvin Waffle are two very different kids. Danny likes playing baseball; Calvin enjoys strange experiments. Danny follows the rules at school; Calvin tries to drive his teacher crazy.

Danny and Calvin decide to team up for the big jelly bean experiment. Will it lead to trouble? Maybe. Will they have fun trying? You can count on it.