The Food Group Series By Jory John Illustrated 7 Picture Books Collection Set - Ages 4-8 - Paperback

The Bad Seed 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? 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. The Cool Bean Everyone knows the cool beans. They’re sooooo cool.

And then there’s the uncool has-bean . . .

Always on the sidelines, one bean unsuccessfully tries everything he can to fit in with the crowd—until one day the cool beans show him how it’s done. With equal measures of humor, wit, and charm, this incredible picture book, reminds us that it’s cooler to be kind. The Good Egg Meet the good egg.

He’s a verrrrrry good egg indeed. But trying to be so good is hard when everyone else is plain ol’ rotten. As the other eggs in the dozen behave badly, the good egg starts to crack from all the pressure of feeling like he has to be perfect.

So, he decides enough is enough! It’s time for him to make a change… A funny and charming story that reminds us of the importance of balance, self-care, and accepting those we love (even if they are sometimes a bit rotten). Perfect for reading aloud and shared story time!

The Couch Potato Feeling fried? Peel yourself on the couch and meet your new pal-tato! 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.

The Smart Cookie 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. 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? The Sour Grape The Sour Grape holds grudges for every reason under the sun.

Lime never returned a scarf they borrowed? Grudge! Orange never called back?

Grudge! But when a friend holds a grudge against the Sour Grape without listening to an explanation, the Sour Grape realizes how unfair grudges can be. Could a bunch of forgiveness and compassion be enough to turn a sour grape sweet?

The Big Cheese The Big Cheese is the best at everything, and brags about it, too. When the annual Cheese-cathlon comes around, the Big Cheese is prepared to win, as always. But what happens when the quiet new kid, Wedge Wedgeman, comes out on top?

Is a slice of humility all the Big Cheese needs to discover that some things are better than being the best?