The Bad Seed (The Food Group)

A New York Times bestseller!

This is a book about a bad seed. A baaaaaaaaaad seed. How bad? Do you really want to know?

He has a bad temper, bad manners, and a bad attitude. He’s been bad since he can remember! 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?

With Jory John’s charming and endearing text and bold expressive illustrations by Pete Oswald, here is The Bad Seed: 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, The Bad Seed proves that positive change is possible for each and every one of us.

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

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Published Aug 29, 2017

40 pages

Average rating: 10

3 RATINGS

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Lauralee🧚‍♀️
Mar 25, 2025
10/10 stars
Experiences can make or break a person and they can be unrecognizable due to the experience. This seed had a bad experience and made himself bad. Then it clicked that he wanted a change and made progress into that direction. Progress over perfection. Love this!

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