New Releases by Jory John

A #1 New York Times Bestseller! Based on the New York Times bestselling picture book sensation The Bad Seed, Jory John and Pete Oswald present: The Good, the Bad, and the Spooky! Halloween is the Bad Seed’s favorite holiday of the year. But what’s a seed to do when he can’t find a show-stopping costume for the big night? Postpone trick-or-treating for everyone, of course! Can he get a costume together in time? Or will this seed return to his baaaaaaaaad ways? Find out in this hilarious, charming, and thought-provoking continuation of Jory John and Pete Oswald’s bestselling Food Group series.

The beloved critters are nervous about going off to camp in this hilarious and reassuring companion book to New York Times bestselling author Jory John and critically acclaimed illustrator Liz Climo''s First Day Critter Jitters. Some familiar faces and some new ones meet up at summer camp . . . and they all feel nervous! There''s a duck afraid everyone will find out he can''t swim, a bear afraid of noises in the woods, and a sloth who worries he''ll have to catch his own lunch. But can they get over their nerves to have some fun and make new friends?

See below for English description. Ce livre raconte l''histoire d''une mauvaise graine. Une très mauvaise graine. Mais à quel point est-ce qu''une graine peut être mauvaise? Eh bien, celle-ci a un mauvais caractère, de mauvaises manières et une mauvaise attitude. Elle a toujours été mauvaise. Elle coupe dans les files d''attente, fixe les gens du regard et n''écoute jamais. Mais qu''arrive-t-il lorsque la petite graine malicieuse décide de prendre sa vie en main et d''être... heureuse? La mauvaise graine est un récit à la fois drôle et touchant qui nous rappelle à tous la force de la volonté et de l''acceptation de soi. Les lecteurs, jeunes et moins jeunes, adoreront cette histoire. Elle est la preuve que chacun d''entre nous peut changer pour le mieux. This is a book about a bad seed. Really, truly bad. But how bad could a seed really be? Well, he has a bad temper, bad manners, and a bad attitude. This seed cuts in line every time, stares at everybody and never listens. But what happens when one mischievous little seed changes his mind about himself, and decides that he wants to be...happy? La mauvaise graine is a funny yet touching tale that reminds us of the remarkably transformative power of will, acceptance, and just being you. Perfect for readers young and old, La mauvaise graine proves that positive change is possible for each and every one of us. Original title: The Bad Seed

A hilarious picture book from #1 New York Times–bestselling author of The Bad Seed, Jory John, paired with new illustrator Erin Kraan, about a bear whose friends help him make it through a bad day! Oh-no. Jeff the bear has definitely forgotten something. He ate his breakfast, he watered his plant, he combed his fur...what could it be? Why does he feel so oddly off?? He asks his friend Anders the rabbit what could possibly be wrong. It couldn''t have anything to do with the fact that he''s wearing underwear...over his fur...could it? Something''s Wrong! is another read-out-loud, laugh-out-loud picture book from bestselling and beloved author Jory John, about that horrible nagging feeling that it just might not be your day—but you know you have a friend to support you no matter what.

When Bad Seed cannot find an amazing costume for Halloween night, he postpones trick-or-treating for everyone else until he finds the perfect one.

An Instant New York Times Bestseller * An Instant Indie Bestseller * An Indie Next List Selection Feeling fried? Peel yourself on the couch and meet your new pal-tato! The winning fourth picture book from the #1 New York Times bestselling creators of The Bad Seed, The Good Egg, and The Cool Bean, Jory John and Pete Oswald, will get you and your kids moving! The Couch Potato has everything within reach and doesn''t have to move from the sunken couch cushion. But when the electricity goes out, Couch Potato is forced to peel away from the comforts of the living room and venture outside. Could fresh air and sunshine possibly be better than the views on screen? Readers of all ages will laugh along as their new best spuddy learns that balancing screen time and playtime is the root to true happiness. Check out Jory John and Pete Oswald’s funny, bestselling books for kids 4-8 and anyone who wants a laugh: The Bad Seed The Good Egg The Cool Bean The Couch Potato The Good Egg Presents: The Great Eggscape! The Bad Seed Presents: The Good, the Bad, the Spooky! The Cool Bean Presents: As Cool as It Gets That’s What Dinosaurs Do

First-day-of-school jitters have never been funnier or more reassuring than in this picture book by the New York Times bestselling author Jory John and critically acclaimed illustrator Liz Climo It''s almost the first day of school, and the animals are nervous. Sloth worries about getting there on time, snake can''t seem to get his backpack fastened onto his body, and bunny is afraid she''ll want to hop around instead of sitting still. When they all arrive at their classroom, though, they''re in for a surprise: Somebody else is nervous too. It''s their teacher, the armadillo! He has rolled in as a ball, and it takes him a while to relax and unfurl. But by the next day, the animals have all figured out how to help one another through their jitters. School isn''t so scary after all.

MÁS DE 2.5 MILLONES DE EJEMPLARES VENDIDOS EN TODO EL MUNDO. Una historia divertida y encantadora, perfecta para leer en voz alta, que nos recuerda la importancia del equilibrio, el cuidado de uno mismo y la aceptación de los que queremos. Si necesitas ayuda para lo que sea, yo soy tu huevo... Nuestro protagonista es un huevo muy bueno: te riega las plantas, te cambia los neumáticos ¡y hasta te pinta la casa! Si necesitas ayuda para lo que sea, él es tu huevo. Pero, a veces, ser demasiado bueno no da el mejor resultado...

The New York Times bestselling author of The Bad Seed and The Good Egg takes a lighthearted approach to how to respond to the all-too-common claim "It''s not my fault!" Emotional literacy is embedded in this funny cautionary tale: Why is your homework so messy? It''s not my fault! I blame my pen. Why can''t I read these test answers? I blame my pen. Why is your assignment so late? Um...I blame my pen? A boy steadfastly refuses to take responsibility for any of his mistakes. He just blames everything on his pen, his backpack, his comb, his pillow--whatever happens to be at hand. For a while, this approach works at home and at school. He''s positively convinced he has it all figured out until...all the inanimate objects rise up and revolt. What can he do when a talking pen and talking backpack decide to rebel? The #1 New York Times bestselling picture-book author Jory John encourages kids to accept responsibility while keeping the laughs coming in this fun-filled tale.

The bestselling creators of the hilarious Penguin Problems, Jory John and Lane Smith, turn a giraffe''s problematic long neck into an enviable advantage in this fun board book. Edward the giraffe can''t understand why his neck is as long and bendy and, well, ridiculous as it is. No other animal has a neck this absurd. He''s tried disguising it, dressing it up, strategically hiding behind bushes--honestly, anything you can think of. Just when he has exhausted his neck-hiding options and is about to give up, Cyrus the turtle ambles in (very slowly) and helps Edward understand that his neck has a purpose and, besides, looks excellent in a bow tie. Along with a heavy dose of humor comes a gentle reminder about the importance of acceptance.

A New York Times Bestseller! Based on the #1 New York Times bestselling picture book sensation The Good Egg, Jory John and Pete Oswald present: The Great Eggscape! The Great Eggscape is when the Good Egg and his pals escape their carton and drop into the store for a morning of fun, enjoyed by everybody. Well, almost everybody. Shel (an egg) isn’t a huge fan of group activities, especially when he’s made to be “It” for a game of hide-and-seek. Nevertheless, Shel doesn’t want to let his friends down, so he reluctantly plays, anyway. But after a morning of hiding and seeking, somebody’s still missing. Will the dozen eggs friends ever be reunited? Find out in this hilarious egg hunt adventure that reminds us to break out of our shells and help our friends in need!

Möt Björn och Anka - två vänner som nästan aldrig är överens Björn längtar efter att få gå och lägga sig och sova. Men Anka vill umgås. Hur ska Björn någonsin kunna få sova? Jag vill inte sova, Björn är en underhållande godnattsaga av två prisbelönta barnboksmakare, författaren Jory John och illustratören Benji Davies. JORY JOHN är amerikansk författare, redaktör och journalist som blivit prisad flertalet gånger, bland annat i New York Times och USA Today. Han skriver både barnböcker och romaner. BENJI DAVIES är en brittisk illustratör, författare och animatör. Han bor i London med sin fru och dotter.

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. Check out Jory John and Pete Oswald’s funny, bestselling books for kids 4-8 and anyone who wants a laugh: The Bad Seed The Good Egg The Cool Bean The Couch Potato The Good Egg Presents: The Great Eggscape! The Bad Seed Presents: The Good, the Bad, the Spooky! The Cool Bean Presents: As Cool as It Gets That’s What Dinosaurs Do

From The Bad Seed and The Good Egg creators, Jory John and Pete Oswald, comes a story about a dinosaur who loves to ROAR. William the dinosaur likes to roar. At the park?“ROAR.” At the bus stop?“ROAR!” At the farm? You bet. ROARRR! William never lets the chance to roar pass him by, even if others find it rather bothersome. That''s until William gets a sore throat and the doctor warns him not to roar for a WHOLE week. But can this overexcited, boisterous, giant lizard not do what dinosaurs are meant to do?! In his humorous and insightful style, Jory John creates an epic story about unapologetically and happily being yourself, no matter the cost. Another side-splitting combination of John’s brilliant text and Pete Oswald’s expressive and lively illustrations, That’s What Dinosaurs Do is a read-aloud that young readers will roar for again and again.

Wer zuletzt lacht, lacht am besten – das furiose Finale der Bestsellerreihe über die berühmt-berüchtigten Prankster Miles & Niles! Das neue Schuljahr beginnt für Miles und Niles, das unschlagbare Trickser-Duo, mit schlechten Nachrichten: Miles'' Mutter hat beschlossen, im Sommer wieder zurück in die alte Heimat zu ziehen! Den beiden Freunden wird schnell klar, sie müssen ihren Abschied mit dem legendärsten Streich aller Zeiten feiern. Da kommt es äußerst ungelegen, dass ihr erbitterter Widersacher Bertrand Barkin zu einem neuen Gegenschlag ausholt: Er verschafft sich eine Position in der Schulaufsichtsbehörde und träumt davon, endlich wieder Recht und Ordnung in Yawnee Valley herzustellen ... Die Dein Spiegel-Bestellerreihe ist herrlich albernern und frecher Lesespaß für Jungs & Mädchen. Alle Bände der Miles & Niles-Reihe: Hirnzellen im Hinterhalt (Band 1) Schlimmer geht immer (Band 2) Jetzt wird''s wild (Band 3) Einer geht noch (Band 4)

A #1 New York Times bestseller! An Amazon Best Books of the Year 2019 selection! From the bestselling creators of The Bad Seed, a timely story about not having to be Grade A perfect! Meet the good egg. He’s a verrrrrry good egg indeed. But trying to be so good is hard when everyone else is plain ol’ rotten. As the other eggs in the dozen behave badly, the good egg starts to crack from all the pressure of feeling like he has to be perfect. So, he decides enough is enough! It’s time for him to make a change… Dynamic duo Jory John and Pete Oswald hatch a funny and charming story that reminds us of the importance of balance, self-care, and accepting those we love (even if they are sometimes a bit rotten). Perfect for reading aloud and shared story time!

Giraffe Roberta ist unglücklich. Ihr Hals macht sie fertig. Er ist zu lang, zu biegsam, zu scheckig ... Sie wünscht sich einen ganz normalen Hals und versucht alles, um von ihrem Problem abzulenken. Eine humorvolle Geschichte über eine Giraffe, die am Ende erkennt, welche Vorteile so ein langer Hals haben kann. Denn nicht zuletzt beschert er ihr eine wunderbare Freundschaft.

Canard est très excité par la neige. Il aimerait tellement en profiter pour jouer avec Ours. Ours est bien au chaud dans son bain. Il aimerait tellement s''y prélasser des heures et des heures. Ours et Canard réussiront-ils à passer une merveilleuse journée d''hiver ?

Duck just wants to play with his best friend Bear... the final story in the hilarious Duck and Bear series from an award-winning team!

It’s Miles and Niles’s final year at Yawnee Valley Science and Letters Academy, and the Terrible Two have one goal: an epic prank. Something big, something brilliant, something that will leave a lasting legacy at their school. Which should be easy-peasy for these experts, especially now that their principal has gone from archnemesis to pranking protégé. But their smooth sailing gets downright bumpy when they find out that the new superintendent is none other than Bertrand Barkin, their principal’s father . . . and their sworn enemy. Now that Former Principal Barkin is Acting Superintendent Barkin, he has a first order of business: his long-promised revenge on the Terrible Two. This rollicking finale to the bestselling series by Mac Barnett and Jory John will settle once and for all who—between quick wits and powerful fists—will have the last laugh.