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The Cool Bean

By Jory John
Series: The Food Group
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The Cool Bean by Jory John is a delightful children's book about a not-so-cool bean who feels out of place among a group of seemingly cool beans. As the story unfolds, the bean learns valuable lessons about self-acceptance and kindness. This heartwarming tale demonstrates that being cool comes from within and is more about how you treat others than appearances.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This charming story may appeal to you if you enjoy tales about self-acceptance, friendship, and finding one's unique qualities in a fun and humorous way. It's perfect for children who love colourful illustrations and relatable characters while learning valuable life lessons about kindness and confidence.

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The Cool Bean

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AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!

AN AMAZON BEST BOOKS OF THE MONTH (DECEMBER 2019) SELECTION!

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 John and Oswald's other books for children:

The Bad Seed

The Good Egg

That's What Dinosaurs Do

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The Cool Bean by Jory John is praised for its gentle and heartwarming portrayal of generosity and kindness, providing an exemplary message for both young and older readers. The humorous wordplay and clever illustrations add a light-hearted touch to the storytelling, making it engaging and fun. The book’s puns and vivid character depictions further enhance its charm, creating a delightful and memorable reading experience.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780063030756

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 August 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: HarperCollins

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Pete Oswald

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 229.0mm

Height: 279.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 40

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Jory John Series: The Food Group Young Adult

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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