The Big Cheese
Sale price
$1899
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023 · Est. 9 min read-aloud

The Big Cheese

By Jory John, Pete Oswald (Illustrator)

Book #7 in the The Food Group series

A charismatic cheese learns to cope with losing and finds new meaning in life.

4.3/5 Goodreads · 2,940 ratings
40 pages· 1,078 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
$19.99Save 5%

In stock. Also at Amazon or Bookshop.

Bookroo's summary

In the annual Cheese-cathlon, the Big Cheese is confident of victory, boasting about being the best. But when the quiet newcomer, Wedge Wedgeman, unexpectedly wins, the Big Cheese must confront a humbling truth. Will this surprising turn teach him that there's more to life than winning? Dive into a delightful tale of competition, humility, and self-discovery, filled with laughter and lessons for young readers.

From the publisher

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 4-8 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, the Spooky!The Cool Bean Presents: As Cool As It Gets!The Bad Seed Goes to the LibraryThe Good Egg: Talent ShowThat’s What Dinosaurs Do

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
1,078
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD420L
Themes & topics
Books about manners and etiquetteBooks about self-esteemBooks about social themesBooks about self-esteem and self-relianceBooks about track and field
For readers who can't stop at one

The next favorite is already out there.

Age-appropriate books selected to help their love of reading grow, delivered right to their door.

Find their book club
Bookroo club box with books for growing readers
The author

More from Jory John

Explore Jory's bookshelf
The Terrible Two
Series
Sale price
$899

The Terrible Two

Ages 8–12 · 2015

I Will Chomp You!

Ages 4–8 · 2015

The Bad Seed Goes to the Library

Ages 4–8 · 2022

Penguin Problems

Ages 4–8 · 2016
The illustrator

More from Pete Oswald

Explore Pete's bookshelf

Hike

Ages 3–6 · 2020

Eat Your Rocks, Croc!

Ages 4–8 · 2020

Being a Dog

Ages 4–8 · 2022

Hippos Can't Swim

Ages 4–8 · 2014
The series

The The Food Group series

See the whole series

The Bad Seed

Ages 4–8 · 2017

The Good Egg

Ages 4–8 · 2019

The Cool Bean

Ages 4–8 · 2019

The Couch Potato

Ages 4–8 · 2020
Your next read

Books that feel like this one

See all similar books

Bo the Brave

Ages 5–9 · 2020

No One Likes a Fart

Ages 3–7 · 2019
Sale price
$1299

Jamie Is Jamie

Ages 4–8 · 2018

Leo the Lightning Bug

Ages 4–8 · 2001

Little Red Sleigh

Ages 4–9 · 2020

Wodney Wat's Wobot

Ages 4–7 · 2011

Helga Makes a Name for Herself

Ages 4–7 · 2020

Better Than You

Ages 6–9 · 2011
The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~2.9
F&P level
~L
Publication
Published
November 7, 2023
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780063329508

Surprise a reader with their next favorite book.

Spotted a mistake or something missing? Improve this page.

Are you the author or illustrator? Claim your book.

Top contributors: Literary Leslie · Elaine R.

Bookroo

Book Clubs

Follow Bookroo