The Sour Grape
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022 · Est. 10 min read-aloud

The Sour Grape

Written by Jory John · Illustrated by Pete Oswald

Book #6 in the The Food Group series

A grape reflects on how a painful experience changed their personality and how they learned to let go of grudges.

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40 pages· 1,205 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
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In a world where grudges grow like vines, the Sour Grape clings to every slight. But when the tables turn, and a friend holds a grudge against them, the Sour Grape faces a bitter truth. Can forgiveness and compassion transform a sour grape into something sweet? Dive into this delightful tale of humor and heart, where lessons of empathy and understanding unfold with every page. Will the Sour Grape learn to let go and embrace a sweeter life? Discover the answer in this charming addition to the beloved Food Group series.

From the publisher

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

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
1,205
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD430L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about feelings and emotionsBooks about manners and etiquetteBooks about self-esteemBooks about social themes
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~2.9
F&P level
~L
Publication
Published
November 1, 2022
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780063045415

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