The Big Cheese

Written by Jory John · Illustrated by Pete Oswald

Book #7 in the The Food Group series

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

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40 pages· 1,078 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud· AD420L

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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

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