The Cool Bean

Written by Jory John · Illustrated by Pete Oswald

A young bean navigates the challenges of growing up and finding their place in the world, with the help of some unexpected friends.

5.0/7 Bookroo expert·4.4/5 Goodreads · 11,689 ratings

33 pages· 714 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud· AD530L

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Bookroo's summary

In a world where some beans are effortlessly cool, one bean struggles to fit in. Always on the sidelines, he tries everything to be accepted, but nothing works. Just when he feels like giving up, the cool beans show him that kindness is the real key to being cool. Will he embrace this new lesson and find his place among them? Discover a heartwarming tale of friendship and self-acceptance, where being kind is the coolest thing of all.

From the publisher

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!

AN AMAZON BEST BOOKS OF THE MONTH (DECEMBER 2019) SELECTION!

The “too-cool-for-school” third picture book from the #1 New York Times bestselling creators of The Bad Seed and The Good Egg, Jory John and Pete Oswald

Everyone knows the cool beans. They’re sooooo cool.

And then there’s the uncool has-bean . . .

Always on the sidelines, one bean unsuccessfully tries everything he can to fit in with the crowd—until one day the cool beans show him how it’s done.

With equal measures of humor, wit, and charm, the #1 New York Times bestselling duo Jory John and Pete Oswald craft another incredible picture book, reminding us that it’s cooler to be kind.

Check out John and Oswald’s other books for children:

The Bad Seed

The Good Egg

That’s What Dinosaurs Do

At a glance

Format
Pages: 33
Words: 714
Reading age: 4–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD530L

Themes & topics

Books about social themes Books about manners and etiquette Books about feelings and emotions Books about kindness Books about confidence

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“It's not the storyline you expect, and the approach that's taken is neat—sometimes it's our own insecurities holding us back, rather than actually being excluded. Sweet, encouraging message.”

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