The Humble Pie
The Humble Pie
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The Humble Pie

Written by Jory John & illustrated by Pete Oswald
Book #8 in the The Food Group Series
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4 - 8
Reading age
40
Page count
961
Word count
Nov 4, 2025
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Serve up the eighth picture book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Food Group series from Jory John and Pete Oswald!The Humble Pie likes to give others the spotlight. Aw, shucks!–they deserve it! But when he’s paired with his best friend, Jake the Cake, for a school project, he soon realizes that staying in the shadows isn’t always as sweet as pie. Readers of all ages will laugh along as their new pie pal discovers that letting your voice be heard always takes the cake! 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 ages four to eight and anyone who wants a laugh: The Bad SeedThe Good EggThe Cool BeanThe Couch PotatoThe Smart CookieThe Sour GrapeThe Big CheeseThe Good Egg Presents: The Great Eggscape!The Bad Seed Presents: The Good, the Bad, and the Spooky!The Cool Bean Presents: As Cool as It Gets!The Big Cheese Presents: Have Yourself a Cheesy Little ChristmasThe Bad Seed Goes to the LibraryThe Good Egg and the Talent ShowThe Cool Bean Makes a SplashThat’s What Dinosaurs Do

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780063469730
    Publication Date
    November 4, 2025
    Publisher
    HarperCollins
    Original Publication Date
    November 4, 2025
    Page Count
    40
    Word Count
    961
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    4 - 8 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2025939614

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