This is a book I think many of us could have done with when we were younger. We focus on an individual’s strengths, and not basing their intelligence on their academic success. A wonderful message accompanied by a cute protagonist and a darling art style, The Smart Cookie is an excellent addition to any bookshelf, especially in the classroom!
Keep reading for a run-down of everything you need to know about this epic addition to The Bad Seed series!
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The Smart Cookie – Jory John & Pete Oswald
Reading Age 4-8
An Instant New York Times Bestseller!
Be a smart cookie—and don’t miss the fifth picture book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Food Group series from creators Jory John and Pete Oswald!
Full Official Synopsis:
An Instant New York Times Bestseller!
Be a smart cookie—and don’t miss the fifth picture book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Food Group series from creators Jory John and Pete Oswald!
This cookie has never felt like a smart cookie no matter how hard she tries, especially in comparison to all the clever cupcakes and brilliant rolls in the bakery. Will a dash of creativity and a sprinkle of confidence be enough to help her learn that perfect scores and having all the answers aren’t the only ingredients for intelligence?
Jory John and Pete Oswald serve up another heaping plate of laughs and lessons with this empowering, witty, and charming addition to their #1 New York Times bestselling series!
[T]he hilarious Food Group series continues to provide plenty of belly laughs (thanks to puns galore!) and mini buns of wisdom in a wholly effervescent package…[A]n an excellent addition to the menu. A deliciously sweet reminder to try one’s unique best. — Kirkus Reviews
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 duo hit the nail on the head once again with Smart Cookie. This cookie is a smart cookie. Cookie found confidence, imagination, and joy through poetry.
The emphasis on smart cookie isn’t necessarily on the traditional academic side of things, but rather and individual strength. In cookie’s case: poetry. Kids can be reassured that we all have individual strengths, and will trial and error we will surely find our area of expertise.
This book certainly will hit those kids who are academically challenged especially hard, in all the good ways. This is an excellent message, which needs to be made more often.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the book The Smart Cookie about?
A: The Smart Cookie, Cookie reflects on how he struggled with school and trying to fit in when he was younger.
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: Smart Cookie Jory John page count?
A: This Smart Cookie book is around 40 pages long, depending on publication.
Q: What reading level is Smart Cookie Jory John?
A: The reading level for the Smart Cookie is Preschool – 3. Age 4 – 7.
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