The Bad Seed
The Bad Seed
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The Bad Seed by Jory John
An Amazon Best Children's Book of the Month from the New York Times bestselling author of the Goodnight Already series
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.
LANE SMITH has written and illustrated a number of novels and picture books for children, including two Caldecott Honor titles and four New York Times Best Illustrated Book awards. He was a 2014 recipient of a Society of Illustrators Lifetime Achievement Award and was named an Honor Artist by the Eric Carle Museum. He lives with his wife, book designer Molly Leach, in rural Connecticut.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781338346664 |
| ISBN 10 | 1338346660 |
| Title | The Bad Seed |
| Author | Jory John |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Scholastic, Inc. |
| Number of pages | 0 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |