The Bad Seed
Hardcover – Illustrated, August 29, 2017
HarperCollins · Hardcover · August 29, 2017
A New York Times bestseller!
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- Who it’s for
- A funny, expressive read pairs bad manners with the possibility of choosing a happier way.
- Themes
- Personal change, Acceptance, Being yourself
- Genres
- Funny Stories, Big Feelings, Self-Esteem & Resilience
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A New York Times bestseller! 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?
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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. 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
Mischief Meets Change
A funny, expressive read pairs bad manners with the possibility of choosing a happier way.
Come here for
- A mischievous voice with plenty of attitude
- Bold, expressive illustrations and comic timing
Expect
- A funny yet touching tone
- A gentle nudge toward change and self-acceptance
Where it sits
| Funny Stories | 61% |
|---|---|
| Self-Esteem & Resilience | 43% |
| Big Feelings | 31% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Everyday Routines
- Christmas & Advent
- Easter & Lent
- Halloween Stories
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- Funny Stories
- Big Feelings
- Self-Esteem & Resilience
- Manners & Etiquette
- Authors
- Jory John
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- August 29, 2017
- Format
- Hardcover
- Theme
- Personal change · Acceptance · Being yourself
- Reading lane
- Everyday Routines