The Smart Cookie by Jory John

The Smart Cookie

Jory John

HarperCollins · Print & ebook · November 2, 2021

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Who it’s for
A witty, warm picture book about confidence, creativity, and what being smart can mean.
Themes
Self-confidence, Intelligence beyond perfect scores
Genres
Self-Esteem & Resilience, Funny Stories, Cooking & Food

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About this book

The #1 New York Times Bestseller! Be a smart cookie—and don’t miss the fifth picture book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Food Group series from creators Jory John and Pete Oswald! This cookie has never felt like a smart cookie no matter how hard she tries, especially in comparison to all the clever cupcakes and brilliant rolls in the bakery.

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Will a dash of creativity and a sprinkle of confidence be enough to help her learn that perfect scores and having all the answers aren’t the only ingredients for intelligence? Jory John and Pete Oswald serve up another heaping plate of laughs and lessons with this empowering, witty, and charming addition to their #1 New York Times bestselling series! 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

More Than Scores

A witty, warm picture book about confidence, creativity, and what being smart can mean.

Come here for

  • Bakery-bright humor alongside a gentle lesson
  • A fresh entry in the Food Group series

Expect

  • An accessible picture-book read
  • A nudge to look beyond perfect scores and all the answers

Where it sits

Self-Esteem & Resilience74%
Funny Stories45%
Cooking & Food43%

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
November 2, 2021
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Self-confidence · Intelligence beyond perfect scores
Reading lane
Everyday Routines