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Pete Oswald
7 Books
The Food Group
The Sour Grape
Jory John, Pete Oswald
Emotions
Empathy
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The Food Group
The Good Egg
Jory John, Pete Oswald
Empathy
Fiction
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Harry Versus the First 100 Days of School
Emily Jenkins, Pete Oswald
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The Food Group
The Good Egg and the Talent Show
Jory John, Pete Oswald
Food
Friendship
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The Food Group
The Bad Seed Goes to the Library
Jory John, Pete Oswald
Food
Humor
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The Food Group
The Smart Cookie
Jory John, Pete Oswald
Baking
Emotions
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The Food Group
The Couch Potato
Jory John, Pete Oswald
Food
Humor
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The Food Group
The Sour Grape
Have you ever held a grudge? The Sour Grape sure has! In fact, this grape holds grudges against everyone for everything. If you show up late, you get a grudge. If you do not return a library book, you get a grudge. But when a friend accidentally does something that makes the Sour Grape realize what it feels like to be on the receiving end of a grudge, everything changes. Suddenly, life does not seem so sweet when you are always mad. Can a little bit of forgiveness and a lot of gratitude turn this sour fruit into a sweet friend? Jump into this hilarious and heartwarming story to find out how letting go of anger can make your whole world brighter.
6-8 Years
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The Food Group
The Good Egg
Meet the good egg. He is a very, very good egg indeed! He always rescues cats, paints houses, and helps anyone in need. But trying to be so perfectly good is exhausting, especially when you live in a carton with eleven other eggs who are plain old rotten. While the rest of the dozen behave badly, the good egg tries to keep the peace, until the pressure becomes too much and his shell literally starts to crack! Deciding that enough is enough, the good egg packs his bags and sets off on a journey of self-discovery. Along the way, he learns that he does not have to be Grade A perfect all the time. This funny and charming story is a wonderful reminder about the importance of balance, taking care of yourself, and loving your friends and family even if they are a little bit rotten sometimes!
6-8 Years
40 Pages
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An acclaimed author and a #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator team up to bring us a funny, warm, and utterly winning chapter book that follows, day by day, the first hundred days in one first grader's classroom. In just one hundred days, Harry will learn how to overcome first-day jitters, what a "family circle" is, why guinea pigs aren't scary after all, what a silent "e" is about, how to count to 100 in tons of different ways, and much more. He'll make great friends, celebrate lots of holidays, and learn how to use his words. In other words, he will become an expert first grader. Made up of one hundred short chapters and accompanied by tons of energetic illustrations from bestselling illustrator of The Good Egg and The Bad Seed, this is a chapter book all first graders will relate to--one that captures all the joys and sorrows of the first hundred days of school. "Funny, original, and completely captivating." --R. J. Palacio, bestselling author of Wonder
6-8 Years
241 Pages
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The Food Group
The Good Egg and the Talent Show
The big talent show is finally here, and the Good Egg cannot wait to watch! There is just one small problem: he does not actually have a talent to perform. While all the other foods are practicing their amazing routines, the Good Egg decides he will just sit quietly in the audience and cheer them on. But when the show begins, things start to go wrong on stage. Suddenly, his friends really need some help! The Good Egg jumps into action to save the performances. Along the way, you will see how stepping up to help others might just be the greatest talent of all. This fun, easy-to-read story shows that you do not need a flashy act to be a star. Sometimes, simply being a kind and helpful friend deserves the biggest applause.
6-8 Years
35 Pages
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The Food Group
The Bad Seed Goes to the Library
The Bad Seed is actually having a really great day! He just visited the library and checked out the most amazing book ever written. He loves reading it so much that he reads it over and over again. But then he gets some terrible news. His library time is up, and he has to bring the book back so another seed can read it. The Bad Seed does not want to share. He wants to keep his new favorite story forever! Will he return to his sneaky, bad habits and hide the book? Or will he do the right thing and share the joy of reading? Join this famously grumpy seed as he wrestles with a very tough choice. This delightful story helps you explore why sharing can be hard, but returning library books is always the smart thing to do.
6-8 Years
35 Pages
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The Food Group
The Smart Cookie
Meet a sweet little cookie who has never really felt like a smart cookie. No matter how hard she tries at school, she always feels a step behind the clever cupcakes and the brilliant rolls in the bakery. While everyone else seems to have all the right answers, she struggles to find her place. But when her teacher gives the class a special assignment to create something completely original, this cookie is forced to think outside the jar! With a dash of creativity and a sprinkle of newfound confidence, she discovers that getting perfect scores is not the only way to be intelligent. You will cheer for this lovable treat as she learns that everyone has their own unique talents waiting to be uncovered. This funny and heartwarming story proves that true brilliance comes in all shapes, sizes, and flavors!
6-8 Years
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The Food Group
The Couch Potato
Meet the Couch Potato. He has the absolute perfect life set up right in his living room. His incredibly comfortable couch cushion has everything he could ever need just an arm's reach away. With a wall of glowing screens and all his favorite snacks, he never actually has to stand up. But one day, disaster strikes: the power completely goes out! Suddenly, the Couch Potato is forced to peel himself off his beloved cushions and venture out into the scary, bright outdoors. As he steps out into the sunshine, you will join him on an unexpected adventure through the neighborhood. This hilarious story will show you that while watching your favorite shows is great, stepping outside to feel the fresh air and hear the birds singing might be even better.
6-8 Years
40 Pages
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