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The Cool Bean

By Jory John
Series: The Food Group
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In The Cool Bean by Jory John, a once inseparable group of beans drifts apart as some become the cool kids. The story follows one particular bean feeling left out, exploring themes of acceptance and kindness as it discovers that true greatness comes from within, not outward appearance or popularity.
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This charming children's story may appeal to you if you enjoy tales about self-discovery and friendship. It uses a witty and heartwarming narrative to show young readers how everyone is unique and valuable in their own way. With delightful illustrations, it provides a positive message about kindness and self-acceptance.

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The Cool Bean

"Everyone knows the cool beans. They're sooooo cool. And then there's the uncool has-bean. Always on the sidelines, one bean unsuccessfully tries everything he can to fit in with the crowd--until one day the cool beans show him how it's done"--Provided by publisher.

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AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!

The “too-cool-for-school” third picture book from the #1 New York Times bestselling creators of The Bad Seed and The Good Egg, Jory John and Pete Oswald

Everyone knows the cool beans. They’re sooooo cool.

And then there’s the uncool has-bean...

Always on the sidelines, one bean unsuccessfully tries everything he can to fit in with the crowd—until one day the cool beans show him how it’s done.

With equal measures of humour, wit, and charm, the #1 New York Times bestselling duo Jory John and Pete Oswald craft another incredible picture book, reminding us that it’s cooler to be kind.

Check out Jory John and Pete Oswald’s funny, bestselling books for kids 4-8 and anyone who wants a laugh:

  • The Bad Seed
  • The Good Egg
  • The Cool Bean
  • The Couch Potato
  • The Good Egg Presents: The Great Eggscape!
  • The Bad Seed Presents: The Good, the Bad, the Spooky!
  • The Cool Bean Presents: As Cool as It Gets
  • That’s What Dinosaurs Do

Series: The Food Group

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The Cool Bean by Jory John is praised for its delightful storytelling, combining heartwarming messages of kindness and generosity with clever wordplay and engaging illustrations. Reviewers highlight the effective use of humour and puns, which entertain while subtly conveying the book's moral. It's considered a strong addition to any children's book collection, with its youthful charm appealing to both young and older readers.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780062954527

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 12 December 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: HarperCollins

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Pete Oswald

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 229.0mm

Height: 279.0mm

Weight: 395g

Pages: 40

Collections

Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational 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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