The Bad Seed
Readers rate it 4.2 (37 on Hardcover)
34 pages · Released 2017 · HarperCollins
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What it offers
A note for parents
This is a humorous picture book with a darkly funny premise about a seed convinced it's inherently 'bad.' The story subverts expectations by ultimately delivering a heartfelt message about self-acceptance and the power of growth and change. Despite the playful 'dark' tone, there is no actual violence, cruelty, or inappropriate content; the darkness is comedic and age-appropriate for young readers.
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From the publisher
"This is a book about a bad seed. A baaaaaaaaaad seed. How bad? Do you really want to know?"--publisher. "This is a book about a bad seed. A baaaaaaaaaad seed. How bad? Do you really want to know?"--publisher.
Shelved under
- Juvenile fiction
- Humorous stories
- Behavior
- Seeds
- Fiction
- Children's fiction
- Behavior, fiction
- Conduct of life, fiction
- nyt:picture-books=2019-03-10
- New York Times bestseller
- Character driven
- Strong Character Development
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ISBN 9780062467768 · HarperCollins