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The Bad Seed

Jory John Pete Oswald

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Hardback

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English
HARPER360
30 August 2017
Series: The Food Group
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

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

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Illustrated by:   Pete Oswald
Imprint:   HARPER360
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 279mm,  Width: 229mm, 
Weight:   390g
ISBN:   9780062467768
ISBN 10:   006246776X
Series:   The Food Group
Pages:   40
Publication Date:  
Recommended Age:   From 4 to 8 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  English as a second language
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Jory John is a 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 Terrible Two series; the recent picture books Penguin Problems and Quit Calling Me a Monster!; and the national bestseller All My Friends Are Dead, among many other books. He lives in Oregon. You can visit him online at www.joryjohn.com. Pete Oswald is a painter, illustrator, and filmmaker. He is the illustrator of the first three books in the Did You Know? series. Pete worked as a character designer and concept artist on the popular films Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, and Hotel Transylvania. His short film The Story of Walls earned him an Annie Award nomination. He was the production designer of The Angry Birds Movie. Pete lives in Santa Monica, California, with his wife and two sons. You can visit him online at peteoswald.tumblr.com.

Reviews for The Bad Seed

â This is a story that opens up dialogue about our reactions to life experiences, the consequences of our choices, and the chance to make a change for the better. -- School Library Journal <strong>(starred review)</strong> This charmingly illustrated book would be a comical read-aloud and useful for class or family discussions about manners, behavior, and reputation. -- School Library Journal <strong>(starred review)</strong>


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