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The Couch Potato

By Jory John
Series: The Food Group
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In The Couch Potato by Jory John, a potato who loves his comfortable lifestyle on the couch finds his days filled with screen time and plenty of rest. However, a sudden power cut leads him to discover the joys and adventures awaiting outside his usual comfort zone, highlighting the balance between technology and real-life experiences. It's a delightful children's tale about embracing new experiences and the world beyond one's comfort zone.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you appreciate humorous tales with whimsical illustrations, especially ones that encourage young readers to balance screen time with outdoor adventures. It's perfect for teaching kids about the joys of stepping outside their comfort zone and finding satisfaction in unexpected places.

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The Couch Potato

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An Instant New York Times Bestseller An Instant Indie Bestseller An Indie Next List Selection

Feeling fried? Peel yourself off the couch and meet your new pal-tato! The winning fourth picture book from the #1 New York Times bestselling creators of The Bad Seed, The Good Egg, and The Cool Bean, Jory John and Pete Oswald, will get you and your kids moving!

The Couch Potato has everything within reach and doesn't have to move from the sunken couch cushion. But when the electricity goes out, Couch Potato is forced to peel away from the comforts of the living room and venture outside. Could fresh air and sunshine possibly be better than the views on screen?

Readers of all ages will laugh along as their new best spuddy learns that balancing screen time and playtime is the root to true happiness.

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

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Reviews for The Couch Potato highlight its clever use of humour and charm to deliver a meaningful message about balancing technology with traditional fun. Critics praise its engaging illustrations and witty text, describing it as an entertaining story with a relevant lesson for children.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780063082113

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 May 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: HarperCollins

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Pete Oswald

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 229.0mm

Height: 279.0mm

Weight: 202g

Pages: 40

Collections

Children's 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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