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New Releases by Jory John

Jory John is the author of Dis Ours, tu rentres bientôt ? (2026), The Bad Seed (2026), Have Yourself a Cheesy Little Christmas (2025), The Big Cheese Presents - Have Yourself a Cheesy Little Christmas (2025), Everything's Wrong! (2025).

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Dis Ours, tu rentres bientôt ?

release date: Jan 23, 2026

The Bad Seed

release date: Jan 01, 2026

Have Yourself a Cheesy Little Christmas

release date: Sep 16, 2025
Have Yourself a Cheesy Little Christmas
"Every December, the Big Cheese hosts a gigantic jamboree with flashy decorations, sparkling outfits, extravagant gifts, ear-bursting music, and jaw-dropping entertainment. It's the #1 party in town and it can't be beat! But this holiday season, mere hours before the festivities, disaster strikes. With no backup plan in place, the Big Cheese must call in a big favor to help save the big day. But will Christmas still be Christmas if it's not quite so grand?"--

The Big Cheese Presents - Have Yourself a Cheesy Little Christmas

release date: Sep 16, 2025
The Big Cheese Presents - Have Yourself a Cheesy Little Christmas
From the #1 New York Times bestselling creators of the Food Group series comes a Christmas picture book featuring the ever-popular character the Big Cheese. Perfect for holiday promotions, this book includes a tear sheet of twelve holiday cards and festive foil on the cover. Every December, the Big Cheese hosts a gigantic jamboree with flashy decorations, sparkling outfits, extravagant gifts, ear-bursting music, and jaw-dropping entertainment. It's the #1 party in town and it can't be beat! But this holiday season, mere hours before the festivities, disaster strikes! With no backup plan in place, the Big Cheese must call in a big favor to help save the big day. But will Christmas still be Christmas if it's not quite so grand You don't want to miss this hilarious, charming, and thought-provoking continuation of Jory John and Pete Oswald's bestselling Food Group series. Check out Jory John and Pete Oswald's funny, bestselling books for kids 4-8 and anyone who wants a laugh: The Bad Seed The Good Egg The Cool Bean The Couch Potato The Smart Cookie The Sour Grape The Big Cheese The 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 Bad Seed Goes to the Library The Good Egg and the Talent Show The Cool Bean Makes a Splash That's What Dinosaurs Do

Everything's Wrong!

release date: May 20, 2025
Everything's Wrong!
From #1 New York Times–bestselling author of The Bad Seed, Jory John, and the #1 New York Times-bestselling illustrator of Buffalo Fluffalo, Erin Kraan, comes a meaningful yet utterly hilarious tale—a companion to the popular picture books, Something's Wrong! And Nothing’s Wrong! It’ll surely be a no-hassle, stress-free, easy-peasy kind of day . . . Best friends Jeff and Anders start the day with the best of intentions, but before long, everything goes haywire. From power outages, to spilled breakfasts, to missing socks, a series of irritating incidents sends the bear-and-bunny duo on an epic journey that will test their fortitude and their friendship. Can these pals work together to salvage this disastrous day? Another read-out-loud, laugh-out-loud picture book from bestselling author Jory John, paired with standout talent Erin Kraan, reminds us that even when your day seems to go completely off the rails, you can make it through any challenge—especially when you have a good friend by your side.

The Terrible Two 4-Book Collection

release date: Nov 19, 2024
The Terrible Two 4-Book Collection
From New York Times bestselling authors Mac Barnett and Jory John comes a deviously funny series about fitting in, making your mark, and finding a friend where you least expect one. This ebook collection brings together all four laugh-out-loud books that have captivated young readers and prank enthusiasts alike. “A double helping of fun and mischief.” —Jeff Kinney, author, Diary of a Wimpy Kid Book 1: The Terrible Two Meet Miles Murphy, the new kid in town and a master prankster. But when he arrives at Yawnee Valley, he discovers that there’s already a prankster in residence. Will Miles and his rival, Niles Sparks, become friends or foes? Book 2: The Terrible Two Get Worse Miles and Niles have joined forces to become the ultimate pranking duo. But when their pranks start to backfire, they must find a way to outwit the new principal, who is determined to put an end to their antics. Book 3: The Terrible Two Go Wild The pranksters take their tricks to the great outdoors! As they navigate the challenges of summer camp, Miles and Niles must use their wits to outsmart the camp director and keep their pranking streak alive. Book 4: The Terrible Two’s Last Laugh In their final adventure, Miles and Niles face their biggest challenge yet. With graduation looming, they must pull off the ultimate prank to leave their mark on Yawnee Valley forever. Readers in grades 3 through 7 enjoy zooming through the books in this series. These laugh-out-loud books have captivated young readers and prank enthusiasts alike.

L'OEuf Parfait

release date: Feb 07, 2024
L'OEuf Parfait
J''ai toujours été un oeuf parfait. Tu dois te demander à quel point un oeuf peut être parfait ? Eh bien... Je peux arroser tes plantes. Je peux réparer ta voiture. Et je peux même repeindre ta maison. Si tu as besoin de quoi que ce soit, je suis l''oeuf de la situation. Oui, je suis un oeuf vraaaaaiment parfait. Mais que se passe-t-il quand le parfait devient tout à coup... imparfait ?

La Mauvaise Graine

release date: Feb 07, 2024

The Big Cheese

release date: Nov 07, 2023
The Big Cheese
An Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller! Don’t miss the seventh picture book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Food Group series from Jory John and Pete Oswald! The Big Cheese is the best at everything, and brags about it, too. When the annual Cheese-cathlon comes around, the Big Cheese is prepared to win, as always. But what happens when the quiet new kid, Wedge Wedgeman, comes out on top? Is a slice of humility all the Big Cheese needs to discover that some things are better than being the best? 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 Seed The Good Egg The Cool Bean The Couch Potato The Smart Cookie The Sour Grape The 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 Bad Seed Goes to the Library The Good Egg and the Talent Show That’s What Dinosaurs Do

Cool Bean Presents

release date: Sep 13, 2022
Cool Bean Presents
When the Cool Bean picks the name of the coolest of the cool beans, Beanadette, out of a hat for the annual gift exchange, he's not feeling very merry or festive--he's feeling pressure! Beanadette is definitely expecting the coolest present of all. Will the Cool Bean find the perfect gift in time for the party?

The Cool Bean Presents: As Cool as It Gets

release date: Sep 13, 2022
The Cool Bean Presents: As Cool as It Gets
Based on the New York Times bestselling picture book sensation The Cool Bean, Jory John and Pete Oswald present: As Cool as It Gets! Includes two sticker sheets, perfect for decorating your own holiday cards and gifts. When the Cool Bean picks the name of the coolest of the cool beans, Beanadette, out of a hat for the annual gift exchange, he’s not feeling very merry or festive—he’s feeling pressure! Beanadette is definitely expecting the coolest present of all. Will the Cool Bean find the perfect gift in time for the party? Find out in this hilarious, charming, and cozy continuation of Jory John and Pete Oswald’s bestselling Food Group series. Check out Jory John and Pete Oswald’s funny, bestselling books for kids 4-8 and anyone who wants a laugh: The Bad Seed The Good Egg The Cool Bean The Couch Potato The 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

The Bad Seed Goes to the Library

release date: Mar 29, 2022
The Bad Seed Goes to the Library
The Bad Seed borrows an awesome book from the library in this Level One I Can Read by the #1 New York Times bestselling duo Jory John and Pete Oswald! The Bad Seed is in a good mood…for once. That’s because there’s a really cool book at the library available for checkout. The Bad Seed reads, and reads, until the book can’t be read anymore. But suddenly, he gets bad news: The book must be returned to the library so another seed can enjoy it. Will the bad seed return to his baaaaaad ways and keep the book? Pick up this really cool book to find out! The Bad Seed Goes to the Library is a Level 1 I Can Read book, which means it''s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.

Kleine, große Motzemieze

release date: Jan 27, 2022
Kleine, große Motzemieze
Witziges Bilderbuch zum Thema schlechte Laune – für alle Kinder ab 4 Jahren. Motzemieze ist unzufrieden. Eine Katze, die in einer gemütlichen Wohnung lebt, sollte eigentlich alles haben, was sie braucht. Aber die Sonne verschwindet einfach, während sie sich sonnt, ihr Besitzer gibt ihr nicht das richtige Futter und der laute Staubsauger ist eine echte Bedrohung. Alles wäre viel einfacher, wenn es so laufen würde, wie die Katze es gerne hätte. Kann das freundliche Eichhörnchen draußen am Fenster ihr helfen? Eine wunderbare Geschichte mitten aus dem Alltag zum Schmunzeln und Nachdenken für alle großen und kleinen Katzenfans. Ein Bilderbuch voller Humor und zum Immer-wieder-Vorlesen Großartig übersetzt von Andreas Steinhöfel

The Good, the Bad, and the Spooky

release date: Jan 01, 2022
The Good, the Bad, and the Spooky
It's Halloween and Bad Seed is in a bad mood. The Bad Seed looks forward to Halloween every single year. In fact, it's his favorite holiday. But this time, it's different. All the good costumes are taken, and finding an original, show-stopping outfit is basically impossible. So, the Bad Seed takes matters into his own hands and plays a big trick on everyone.

The Smart Cookie

release date: Nov 02, 2021
The Smart Cookie
The #1 New York Times Bestseller! Be a smart cookie—and don’t miss the fifth picture book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Food Group series from creators Jory John and Pete Oswald! This cookie has never felt like a smart cookie no matter how hard she tries, especially in comparison to all the clever cupcakes and brilliant rolls in the bakery. Will a dash of creativity and a sprinkle of confidence be enough to help her learn that perfect scores and having all the answers aren’t the only ingredients for intelligence? 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 funny, bestselling books for kids 4-8 and anyone who wants a laugh: The Bad Seed The Good Egg The Cool Bean The Couch Potato The 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

L'Oeuf Modèle

release date: Oct 19, 2021
L'Oeuf Modèle
See below for English description. Être une bonne personne... Qu''est-ce que cela signifie? Découvrez l''oeuf modèle, celui qui aide ses amis et ne veut jamais se disputer, même si pour cela, il doit réparer les erreurs des autres. Un jour pourtant, il en a assez. L''oeuf modèle décide qu''il ne peut pas être le seul bon élément d''une boîte remplie d''oeufs avariés. Il commence alors un voyage vers la découverte de lui-même... Écrit par les créateurs de La mauvaise graine, figurant au palmarès des meilleures ventes du New York Times, cet album charmant enseigne aux enfants à prendre soin d''eux-mêmes avant de prendre soin des autres. What does it mean to be good? Is it ever possible to be too good? Meet L''oeuf modèle, oe attached, a helpful egg who always wants to keep the peace, even if that means fixing others'' mistakes. But one day, he has enough and decides that he can no longer be the only good egg in a carton of bad ones. What will he learn on his journey of self-discovery? From the creators of the New York Times bestselling book La mauvaise graine, this heart-warming picture book teaches readers to take care of themselves before taking care of others. Original title: The Good Egg

Cat Problems

release date: Aug 03, 2021
Cat Problems
What could a pampered house cat possibly have to complain about? This latest collaboration from picture book superstars--and cat devotees--Lane Smith and Jory John brings with it a hilarious set of feline problems! Just like most cats, this cat lives an extremely comfortable life. But he has his problems too! The sun spot he's trying to bathe in won't stop moving. He keeps getting served dry food instead of wet. And don't even get him started on the vacuum--it's an absolute menace!--and the nosy neighbor squirrel that just can't seem to mind its own business. Will this cat ever find the silver lining? Jory John and Lane Smith once again air their grievances in this must-have companion book to Penguin Problems and Giraffe Problems.

Miles & Niles - Einer geht noch

release date: Jun 01, 2021

Something's Wrong!

release date: Mar 23, 2021
Something's Wrong!
A hilarious picture book from #1 New York Times–bestselling author of The Bad Seed, Jory John, paired with new illustrator Erin Kraan, about a bear whose friends help him make it through a bad day! Oh-no. Jeff the bear has definitely forgotten something. He ate his breakfast, he watered his plant, he combed his fur...what could it be? Why does he feel so oddly off?? He asks his friend Anders the rabbit what could possibly be wrong. It couldn''t have anything to do with the fact that he''s wearing underwear...over his fur...could it? Something''s Wrong! is another read-out-loud, laugh-out-loud picture book from bestselling and beloved author Jory John, about that horrible nagging feeling that it just might not be your day—but you know you have a friend to support you no matter what.

Der böse Kern

release date: Jan 01, 2021

The Couch Potato

release date: Dec 15, 2020
The Couch Potato
Feeling fried? Peel yourself on the couch and meet your new pal-tato! The winning fourth picture book from the #1 New York Times bestselling creators of The Bad Seed, The Good Egg, and The Cool Bean, Jory John and Pete Oswald, will get you and your kids moving!

First Day Critter Jitters

release date: Jul 07, 2020
First Day Critter Jitters
First-day-of-school jitters have never been funnier or more reassuring than in this picture book by the New York Times bestselling author Jory John and critically acclaimed illustrator Liz Climo It''s almost the first day of school, and the animals are nervous. Sloth worries about getting there on time, snake can''t seem to get his backpack fastened onto his body, and bunny is afraid she''ll want to hop around instead of sitting still. When they all arrive at their classroom, though, they''re in for a surprise: Somebody else is nervous too. It''s their teacher, the armadillo! He has rolled in as a ball, and it takes him a while to relax and unfurl. But by the next day, the animals have all figured out how to help one another through their jitters. School isn''t so scary after all.

It's Not My Fault!

release date: Jun 09, 2020
It's Not My Fault!
The New York Times bestselling author of The Bad Seed and The Good Egg takes a lighthearted approach to how to respond to the all-too-common claim "It''s not my fault!" Emotional literacy is embedded in this funny cautionary tale: Why is your homework so messy? It''s not my fault! I blame my pen. Why can''t I read these test answers? I blame my pen. Why is your assignment so late? Um...I blame my pen? A boy steadfastly refuses to take responsibility for any of his mistakes. He just blames everything on his pen, his backpack, his comb, his pillow--whatever happens to be at hand. For a while, this approach works at home and at school. He''s positively convinced he has it all figured out until...all the inanimate objects rise up and revolt. What can he do when a talking pen and talking backpack decide to rebel? The #1 New York Times bestselling picture-book author Jory John encourages kids to accept responsibility while keeping the laughs coming in this fun-filled tale.

The Good Egg Hunt

release date: Feb 11, 2020
The Good Egg Hunt
Based on the #1 New York Times bestselling picture book sensation The Good Egg, Jory John and Pete Oswald present: The Great Eggscape! The Great Eggscape is when the Good Egg and his pals escape their carton and drop into the store for a morning of fun, enjoyed by everybody. Well, almost everybody. Shel (an egg) isn't a huge fan of group activities, especially when he's made to be "It" for a game of hide-and-seek. Nevertheless, Shel doesn't want to let his friends down, so he reluctantly plays, anyway. But after a morning of hiding and seeking, somebody's still missing. Will the dozen eggs friends ever be reunited? Find out in this hilarious egg hunt adventure that reminds us to break out of our shells and help our friends in need! Includes two sticker sheets, perfect for decorating your own eggs.

The Cool Bean

release date: Dec 03, 2019
The Cool Bean
AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! 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 Jory John and Pete Oswald’s funny, bestselling books for kids 4-8 and anyone who wants a laugh: The Bad Seed The Good Egg The Cool Bean The Couch Potato The 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

All Right Already!

release date: Oct 03, 2019
All Right Already!
Duck just wants to play with his best friend Bear... the final story in the hilarious Duck and Bear series from an award-winning team! Duck wants to play in the snow. But Bear thinks it's waaaaay too cold. Who will Duck hike in the snow with? Will Bear ever come outside?! And will these two neighbours EVER get along? A fun-filled, laugh-out-loud adventure about friendship and family, from the bestselling author Jory John and award-winning illustrator Benji Davies, perfect for boys and girls aged three and up - and everyone who sometimes needs a friend...

That's What Dinosaurs Do

release date: Jun 11, 2019
That's What Dinosaurs Do
From The Bad Seed and The Good Egg creators, Jory John and Pete Oswald, comes a story about a dinosaur who loves to ROAR. William the dinosaur likes to roar. At the park?“ROAR.” At the bus stop?“ROAR!” At the farm? You bet. ROARRR! William never lets the chance to roar pass him by, even if others find it rather bothersome. That''s until William gets a sore throat and the doctor warns him not to roar for a WHOLE week. But can this overexcited, boisterous, giant lizard not do what dinosaurs are meant to do?! In his humorous and insightful style, Jory John creates an epic story about unapologetically and happily being yourself, no matter the cost. Another side-splitting combination of John’s brilliant text and Pete Oswald’s expressive and lively illustrations, That’s What Dinosaurs Do is a read-aloud that young readers will roar for again and again.

I terribili due alla riscossa

release date: Jan 01, 2019

Au, torna a casa!

release date: Jan 01, 2019

The Terrible Two's Last Laugh

release date: Dec 24, 2018
The Terrible Two's Last Laugh
It’s Miles and Niles’s final year at Yawnee Valley Science and Letters Academy, and the Terrible Two have one goal: an epic prank. Something big, something brilliant, something that will leave a lasting legacy at their school. Which should be easy-peasy for these experts, especially now that their principal has gone from archnemesis to pranking protégé. But their smooth sailing gets downright bumpy when they find out that the new superintendent is none other than Bertrand Barkin, their principal’s father . . . and their sworn enemy. Now that Former Principal Barkin is Acting Superintendent Barkin, he has a first order of business: his long-promised revenge on the Terrible Two. This rollicking finale to the bestselling series by Mac Barnett and Jory John will settle once and for all who—between quick wits and powerful fists—will have the last laugh.
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