THE BAD SEED by Jory John & Pete Oswald
PAPERBACK
Author: Jory John
Illustrator: Pete Oswald
Funny, heartfelt, and surprisingly thoughtful, THE BAD SEED is a laugh-out-loud picture book about big feelings, bad moods, and the powerful idea that you can choose who you want to be.
This is a book about a bad seed. A baaaaaaaaaad seed. He’s got a terrible temper, awful manners, and a truly sour attitude. He cuts in line. He glares at everyone. He never listens. And honestly? He’s been bad for as long as he can remember.
But one day, something changes. The seed starts to wonder if being bad is really who he is - and whether he might rather be… happy. With a shift in mindset (and a lot of honest self-reflection), the seed begins to discover that change doesn’t happen all at once - but it can happen.
Written by Jory John and illustrated with bold, expressive humour by Pete Oswald, this story blends comedy with emotional insight in a way that deeply resonates with young readers. Ideal for anyone who’s ever had a bad day (or week), The Bad Seed is a warm reminder that positive change is always possible.