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The Bad Seed

By Jory John
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The Bad Seed by Jory John is a humorous and heartwarming children's book that tells the story of a sunflower seed who has developed a reputation for being "bad." Through its journey, the seed realizes that change is possible, and explores the importance of self-reflection and personal growth in a playful, engaging manner.
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The Bad Seed

He has a bad temper, bad manners, and a bad attitude.

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An Amazon Best Children's Book of the Month from the New York Times bestselling author of the Goodnight Already! series—now in paperback!

This is a book about a bad seed. A baaaaaaaaaad seed. How bad do you really want to know?

He has a bad temper, bad manners, and a bad attitude. He’s been bad since he can remember! This seed cuts in line every time, stares at everybody, and never listens. But what happens when one mischievous little seed changes his mind about himself, and decides that he wants to be—happy?

With Jory John’s charming and endearing text and bold expressive illustrations by Pete Oswald, here is The Bad Seed: a funny yet touching tale that reminds us of the remarkably transformative power of will, acceptance, and just being you. Perfect for readers young and old, The Bad Seed proves that positive change is possible for each and every one of us.

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The Bad Seed by Jory John is widely praised for its humour and charm, making it an excellent read-aloud choice for young audiences. Reviewers appreciate its ability to engage children with a comical yet heartwarming story that also addresses important lessons about behaviour, choices, and the potential for personal change. The illustrations complement the narrative beautifully, adding an extra layer of comedic appeal that both children and adults can enjoy.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780062914989

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 May 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: HarperCollins

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Pete Oswald

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 229.0mm

Height: 279.0mm

Weight: 191g

Pages: 40

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Jory John 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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