Children's book Author

Jory John

Biography

JORY JOHN is the author of multiple books for children and adults, including the New York Times bestsellers The Terrible Two and All My Friends Are Dead, as well as the popular Penguin Problems and E. B. White Read-Aloud Honor book Goodnight Already. He lives in Oregon with his wife.

The Humble Pie
Have Yourself a Cheesy Little Christmas
Everything's Wrong!
The Bad Seed and Friends Reading Collection
The Cool Bean Makes a Splash
You're Going to Love This Book!
The Big Cheese
Nothing's Wrong!
The Sour Grape
As Cool As It Gets
This Book Will Get You to Sleep!
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The Humble Pie
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · November 4, 2025

The Humble Pie

By Jory John · With Pete Oswald

A shy pie learns that speaking up can be as sweet as pie itself.

40 pages· 961 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
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The Smart Cookie

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

A cookie shares their journey of self-discovery and growth in a bakery community.

The Humble Pie

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2025

A shy pie learns that speaking up can be as sweet as pie itself.

The Good Egg

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

A good egg leaves its carton to find itself and eventually returns home with a newfound sense of self and acceptance of others' imperfections.

The Sour Grape

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

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

The Bad Seed

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017

A sunflower seed struggles with its own bad behavior and tries to change its ways.

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The Big Cheese

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

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

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41

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Illustrated

11

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Picture books

34

Graphic novels

2

Chapter books

5

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The Humble Pie

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2025

A shy pie learns that speaking up can be as sweet as pie itself.

Have Yourself a Cheesy Little Christmas

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2025

A holiday party faces disaster. Can it be saved in time?

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$1797

Everything's Wrong!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2025

A bear and bunny face a chaotic day. Can friendship save it?

The Bad Seed and Friends Reading Collection

Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024

Join quirky characters on fun adventures in this engaging early reader collection.

The Cool Bean Makes a Splash

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024

Can Cool Bean conquer the super slide and face his fears?

You're Going to Love This Book!

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2024

Dive into a book packed with unexpected fun, from homework to dentist trips. Can you resist the laughter?

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$1899

The Big Cheese

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

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

Nothing's Wrong!
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Nothing's Wrong!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

A picnic day turns puzzling when a friend hides his true feelings.

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$1899

The Sour Grape

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

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

As Cool As It Gets

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

Can the Cool Bean find the perfect gift for the coolest bean in time for the party?

This Book Will Get You to Sleep!
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This Book Will Get You to Sleep!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

Discover wild bedtime antics that promise to finally lull you to sleep.

The Bad Seed Goes to the Library

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

A young seed discovers the joy of reading at the library and learns to share with others.

The Good Egg and the Talent Show

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

A good egg discovers its hidden talents by helping others during a talent show.

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The Smart Cookie

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

A cookie shares their journey of self-discovery and growth in a bakery community.

Cat Problems

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2021

A cat's daily life is filled with naps, snacks, and observations about the world around them.

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$1248

The Good, the Bad, and the Spooky

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

A seed tries to trick his friends into thinking Halloween has been postponed until the next day because he doesn't have a costume yet.

Summer Camp Critter Jitters (Graphic Novel)
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Graphic Nov.
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Summer Camp Critter Jitters (Graphic Novel)

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2021

Critters face camp fears. Can they overcome them and make friends?

Something's Wrong!

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2021

A bear tries to figure out why he feels like something is wrong with his day.

The Couch Potato

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

A potato discovers the world outside his couch and learns to balance his love of technology with a desire for human connection and outdoor activities.

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$1697

First Day Critter Jitters

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

Nervous animals face first-day school jitters, only to find their teacher is just as anxious.

It's Not My Fault!
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It's Not My Fault!

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2020

A boy blames everything on his pen until objects revolt.

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$1248

The Great Eggscape!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

A group of eggs escape from their carton and go on an adventure in a grocery store.

The Cool Bean

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

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

That's What Dinosaurs Do

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

A dinosaur must stay silent for a week. Can he resist roaring?

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$1899

The Good Egg

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

A good egg leaves its carton to find itself and eventually returns home with a newfound sense of self and acceptance of others' imperfections.

Un huevo muy bueno

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

A good egg struggles with perfection amidst rotten peers. Can he find balance?

The Terrible Two's Last Laugh

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2018

Two pranksters face their nemesis in a final showdown at school.

All Right Already!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

Duck wants to play in the snow, but Bear prefers staying cozy inside. Will friendship win over comfort?

Giraffe Problems

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

A giraffe struggles with self-acceptance and finds an unlikely friend who helps him appreciate his unique features.

Can Somebody Please Scratch My Back?
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Can Somebody Please Scratch My Back?

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2018

Elephant's itch needs scratching, but can anyone help?

The Terrible Two Go Wild

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

Pranksters face off against bullies in a battle of wits in the woods.

Come Home Already!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017

Duck's best friend Bear is away. Can Duck cope alone?

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$1899

The Bad Seed

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017

A sunflower seed struggles with its own bad behavior and tries to change its ways.

Penguin Problems

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2016

A penguin's daily struggles in the Antarctic.

Quit Calling Me a Monster!
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Quit Calling Me a Monster!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2016

A misunderstood monster challenges stereotypes.

I Love You Already!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2016

Bear seeks solitude, but Duck insists on joining him. Will Bear find peace?

The Terrible Two Get Worse

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016

Pranksters face a new, stricter principal threatening their fun-filled antics.

I Will Chomp You!
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I Will Chomp You!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015

A monster guards his secret cake, threatening to chomp anyone who dares turn the page.

The Terrible Two

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015

Two pranksters clash in a sleepy town, igniting a hilarious prank war. Who will outwit whom?

Goodnight Already!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2014

Bear wants sleep. Duck wants company. Will Bear ever rest?

K is for Knifeball
Graphic Nov.
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$958

K is for Knifeball

Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 2012

Discover an alphabet of hilariously bad advice and disastrous choices.

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Collaborators

The authors and illustrators who share the credits across Jory John's books.

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Pete Oswald

Illustrator / 18 shared books

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