The Bad Seed (The Food Group, # 1)
By: Jory John
Illustrated By: Pete Oswald
Publication: May 8, 2018 by HarperCollins
40 pages
Genre: Children's, Picture Books, Level-2
Source: Personal Library
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Goodreads description--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!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 young readers, as well as anyone navigating their current world, The Bad Seed proves that positive change is possible for each and every one of us.
When I first read The Bad Seed I was a little torn. In some ways, it seemed like the seed was completely fine being bad. He seemed proud to be bad. There's an explanation of some hard things he's been through in his life. And now he's made up his mind to be better. I like that he chooses the be good in the end even though he isn't perfect. It shows that all people mess up sometimes, and that's okay. But the effort we make in trying to be good is what matters most.
Accelerated Reader lists The Bad Seed as a level-2 book. My son likes this book a lot, so he didn't fight me on reading it at all. I don't remember him stumbling on too many words. And I was so proud of him for getting "unremarkable" on the first try.
The Bad Seed gets 4 Stars from us. I felt a little conflicted on the messaging, but ultimately, we like the story. Have you or your child read The Bad Seed? What did you think? Let me know!
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