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The Big Cheese

By Jory John
Series: The Food Group
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The Big Cheese by Jory John is a delightful children's story that explores themes of teamwork and self-acceptance. It features lovable animal characters who find themselves in humorous situations while trying to get their hands on some delicious cheese. Through their adventures, they learn valuable lessons about friendship and the importance of being true to oneself.
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Format: Hardback
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You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you love charming stories that explore themes of friendship and self-acceptance, all delivered with a good dose of humour. With entertaining illustrations and a narrative that is both fun and heartwarming, it's perfect for young readers who appreciate engaging stories with valuable life lessons.

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The Big Cheese

"The Big Cheese is the best at everything, and brags about it, too. When the annual Cheese-cathlon comes around, the Big Cheese is prepared to win, as always. But what happens when the quiet new kid, Wedge Wedgeman, comes out on top? Is a slice of humility all the Big Cheese needs to discover that some things are better than being the best?"--

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Don’t miss the seventh picture book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Food Group series from Jory John and Pete Oswald!

The Big Cheese is the best at everything, and brags about it, too. When the annual Cheese-cathlon comes around, the Big Cheese is prepared to win, as always. But what happens when the quiet new kid, Wedge Wedgeman, comes out on top? Is a slice of humility all the Big Cheese needs to discover that some things are better than being the best?

Jory John and Pete Oswald serve up another heaping plate of laughs and lessons with this empowering, witty, and charming addition to their #1 New York Times bestselling series!

Check out Jory John and Pete Oswald’s other funny bestselling books for kids ages four to eight and anyone who wants a laugh:

  • The Bad Seed
  • The Good Egg
  • The Cool Bean
  • The Couch Potato
  • The Smart Cookie
  • The Sour Grape
  • The Good Egg Presents: The Great Eggscape!
  • The Bad Seed Presents: The Good, the Bad, and the Spooky!
  • The Cool Bean Presents: As Cool as It Gets!
  • The Bad Seed Goes to the Library
  • The Good Egg and the Talent Show
  • That’s What Dinosaurs Do

Series: The Food Group

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The Big Cheese by Jory John is lauded by Kirkus Reviews as an engaging journey that takes readers from lows to highs, described as a "multicourse romp" full of ups and downs.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780063329508

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 December 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: HarperCollins

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Pete Oswald

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 229.0mm

Height: 279.0mm

Weight: 417g

Pages: 40

Collections

Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Featured In Stock Kid's Books Jory John Series: The Food Group

About the Author

Jory John is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and two-time E. B. White Read Aloud Honor recipient. Jory's work includes the award-winning Goodnight Already! series; the bestselling Food Group series, including The Bad Seed, The Good Egg, and more; the national bestseller All My Friends Are Dead; and many more popular picture books. You can visit him online at joryjohn.com. Pete Oswald is an artist, picture book creator, and production designer. Pete is the illustrator of the New York Times bestselling Food Group series by Jory John and the Cranky series by Phuc Tran as well as many other picture books. When Pete is not working on books, he is helping to uplift many of the most successful animated franchises as a character designer, concept artist, and production designer. Pete lives in Los Angeles, California, with his wife and three sons.

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