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The Big Cheese

Jory John

Reader Score

83%

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Don't miss the seventh picture book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Food Group series from Jory John and Pete Oswald!

The Big Cheese is the best at everything, and brags about it, too. When the annual Cheese-cathlon comes around, the Big Cheese is prepared to win, as always. But what happens when the quiet new kid, Wedge Wedgeman, comes out on top? Is a slice of humility all the Big Cheese needs to discover that some things are better than being the best?

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!

Check Out Jory John and Pete Oswald's other funny bestselling books for kids ages four to eight and anyone who wants a laugh:

    The Bad SeedThe Good EggThe Cool BeanThe Couch PotatoThe Smart CookieThe Sour GrapeThe Good Egg Presents: The Great Eggscape!The Bad Seed Presents: The Good, the Bad, and the Spooky!The Cool Bean Presents: As Cool as It Gets!The Bad Seed Goes to the LibraryThe Good Egg and the Talent ShowThat's What Dinosaurs Do

Book Details

  • Publisher: HarperCollins
  • Publish Date: Nov 7th, 2023
  • Pages: 40
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 11.10in - 9.00in - 0.40in - 0.95lb
  • EAN: 9780063329508
  • Recommended age: 04-08
  • Categories: • Social Themes - Manners & Etiquette• Humorous Stories• Social Themes - Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance

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About the Author

John, Jory: -

Jory John is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and two-time E. B. White Read Aloud Honor recipient. Jory's work includes the award-winning Goodnight Already! series; the bestselling Food Group series, including The Bad Seed, The Good Egg, and more; the national bestseller All My Friends Are Dead; and many more popular picture books. You can visit him online at joryjohn.com.

Oswald, Pete: -

Pete Oswald is an artist, picture book creator, and production designer. Pete is the illustrator of the New York Times bestselling Food Group series by Jory John and the Cranky series by Phuc Tran as well as many other picture books. When Pete is not working on books, he is helping to uplift many of the most successful animated franchises as a character designer, concept artist, and production designer. Pete lives in Los Angeles, California, with his wife and three sons.

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Praise for this book

From curds to riches, from meltdown to uplift--this multicourse romp delivers. -- Kirkus Reviews

In their latest installment of "The Food Group" series, the dynamic duo introduces children to the complex emotions of pride and humility in one cheese-tastic package! A must purchase. -- School Library Journal (starred review)