With the festive season in full swing, As Cool As It Gets teaches us some important lessons about gratitude and receiving presents that is perfectly apt for this time of year. Whether you’re on the look out for some new books for your child’s bookshelf, looking for some seasonal things to read in front of the fire, we’re here to guide you through of it.
Keep reading for a run-down of everything you need to know about this surprisingly thoughtful little gift from Jory John!
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As Cool As It Gets – Jory John & Pete Oswald
Reading Age 4-8
Based on the New York Times bestselling picture book sensation The Cool Bean, Jory John and Pete Oswald present: As Cool as It Gets!
Full Official Synopsis:
Based on the New York Times bestselling picture book sensation The Cool Bean, Jory John and Pete Oswald present: As Cool as It Gets! Includes two sticker sheets, perfect for decorating your own holiday cards and gifts.
When the Cool Bean picks the name of the coolest of the cool beans, Beanadette, out of a hat for the annual gift exchange, he’s not feeling very merry or festive—he’s feeling pressure! Beanadette is definitely expecting the coolest present of all. Will the Cool Bean find the perfect gift in time for the party?
Find out in this hilarious, charming, and cozy continuation of Jory John and Pete Oswald’s bestselling Food Group series.
About The Author
Jory John is an American author of children’s books and is known for incorporating dark humor and discussing difficult topics in his books.
It’s no surprise that a man like Jory John found his way in children’s books. Early in his career, he volunteered at an educational nonprofit in San Francisco before being hired as the program director. There he created Thanks and Have Fun Running the Country: Kids’ Letters to President Obama.
His books have landed on the New York Times bestseller list including the first (The Good Egg) and second positions (The Bad Seed). He seems pretty happy about it too!
Aside from The Food Group Series, which earned him the bulk of his awards, Jory Johns has also written:
- Critter Jitters series
- Animal Problems series
- The Terrible Two series
- Goodnight Already! series
- All My Friends… series
As well as many, many standalone books!
Our Review
This Bean is totally as Cool as It Gets!
Ironically, this guy is a little awkward and anxious. It seems like bad luck attracts itself to this Bean. He sneezes on people, trips, and puts his foot in his mouth quite a lot. We can all relate to this Bean!
When he gets a really cool and popular friend as his secret Santa, he tries his best to find a good present for her. Eventually, he decides to draw her a picture. When he notices the huge stack of presents and people exchanging expensive gifts, he is suuuper worried about his ‘little’ gift.
Little gifts aren’t little at all. She loved it!
I think this book is a wonderful message to send to kids, that the thought behind a gift matters more than the contents themselves. Especially important for the children from low-income families who may feel a little embarrassed that they cannot afford to get their friends expensive gifts.
When you make something from the heart, the time and effort is an expensive cost, and is worth a lot. This book is a perfect stocking stuffer or festive present!
As Cool As It Gets Read Aloud
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How many Cool Bean books are there?
A: The Food Group series includes eight books:
- The Bad Seed (2017)
- The Good Egg (2019)
- The Cool Bean (2019)
- The Couch Potato (2020)
- The Good Egg Presents: The Great Eggscape! (2020)
- The Smart Cookie (2021)
- The Bad Egg Presents: The Good, The Bad, and The Spooky (2021)
- As Cool as It Gets (2022)
Q: As Cool As It Gets Jory John page count?
A: The word count for As Cool As It Gets is 32 Pages.
Q: What reading level is As Cool As It Gets Jory John?
A: The recommended reading age for As Cool As It Gets is Ages 4 – 8.
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