The Sour Grape
The Sour Grape
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The Sour Grape

Written by Jory John & illustrated by Pete Oswald
Book #6 in the The Food Group Series
Hardcover
$19.99
$18.99
4 - 8
Reading age
40
Page count
30
Words per page
AD430L
Lexile measure
Nov 1, 2022
Publication date

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Don’t miss the sixth picture book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Food Group series that’s ripe with humor from Jory John and Pete Oswald!The Sour Grape holds grudges for every reason under the sun. Lime never returned a scarf they borrowed? Grudge! Orange never called back? Grudge! But when a friend holds a grudge against the Sour Grape without listening to an explanation, the Sour Grape realizes how unfair grudges can be. Could a bunch of forgiveness and compassion be enough to turn a sour grape sweet?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 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!That’s What Dinosaurs Do

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Topics

friendshipfeelings and emotionsmanners and etiquetteself-esteemsocial themescooking and foodemotionscompassionpersonal growthforgivenessself-improvement

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Book Details

ISBN
9780063045415
Publication Date
November 1, 2022
Publisher
HarperCollins
Page Count
40
Words Per Page
30
Audience
Picture
Reading Age
4 - 8 years
Lexile® Level
AD430L
Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
~L
Est. ATOS® Book Level
~2.9

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