It’s easy for kids to feel excluded, hence why Jory John has done such a good job at directing children to show each other kindness in an approachable, easy-to-understand format. This cracking book is fun to follow and has cute illustrations to boot! It’s no surprise that The Cool Bean became an instant bestseller.
Keep reading for a run-down of everything you need to know about this surprisingly impactful little gem!
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The Cool Bean – Jory John & Pete Oswald
Reading Age 4-8
The “too-cool-for-school” third picture book from the #1 New York Times bestselling creators of The Bad Seed and The Good Egg, Jory John and Pete Oswald.
Full Official Synopsis:
AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!
The “too-cool-for-school” third picture book from the #1 New York Times bestselling creators of The Bad Seed and The Good Egg, Jory John and Pete Oswald
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, the #1 New York Times bestselling duo Jory John and Pete Oswald craft another incredible picture book, reminding us that it’s cooler to be kind.
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 story is a wonderful commentary on growing up and identity. Everyone in the school knows the cool beans. Unfortunately, butterbean isn’t cool. He used to hang in the same pod as the cool beans but things have changed, and now he feels totally alone and different. In a lovely turn, they show him kindness and they are all still friends. Slowly he begins to find himself and his identity.
This books has the signature charm that all Jory John books have, supported with the fun art of Pete Oswald leaves for an unforgettable addition to the book series. We learn that cliques aren’t helpful and only serve to further exclude others. Embrace those who embrace you. It’s a wonderful message to send to kids, with the signature fun writing style.
The Cool Bean Read Aloud
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the book The Cool Bean about?
A: The Cool Bean story focuses on emphasizing positive messages about compassion, empathy, and friendship in a little-kid-friendly way.
Q: How many Bad Seed books are there?
A: The Food Group series includes seven 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)
Q: The Cool Bean Jory John page count?
A: The Cool Bean has 40 pages.
Q: What reading level is The Cool Bean Jory John?
A: The Cool Bean is Grade Level 2, ages 4-8.
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