Book details

The Bad Seed

The Food Group

Jory John

Pete Oswald

Published in

2017

4.33

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Description

The story revolves around a bad seed, a literal sunflower seed, who is perceived as being bad due to his various mischief and misbehavior. However, as the story unfolds, we learn about his troubled past and see his attempts to improve.

Age

3-7

Text complexity

developing

Length

34 pages

Book in series

#1

Why to read

It encourages readers to look beyond someone's rough exterior and understand their struggles.
It teaches about empathy, acceptance and personal growth.
It is full of humor, making it an enjoyable read for children.
It provides a conversation starter about behavior and improvement.