{"product_id":"food-group-series-jory-john-7-books-collection-set-ages-3-7-paperback","title":"The Food Group Series by Jory John 7 Books Collection Set - Ages 3-7 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Bad Seed\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Good Egg\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Cool Bean\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Couch Potato\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Smart Cookie\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Sour Grape\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Big Cheese\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9780678470329\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e HarperCollins\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ages 3-7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMeet the most lovable cast of fruit and veg in children's publishing. Jory John's Food Group series turns everyday snacks into unforgettable characters wrestling with real emotions — grumpiness, perfectionism, jealousy, laziness and pride. Told with sharp wit and warm heart, each story wraps a gentle life lesson inside laugh-out-loud humour. This complete seven-book paperback set is ideal for read-aloud time, classroom discussion, or building a young reader's collection of modern picture-book classics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEach title stands alone as a witty character study with a big emotional payoff. The Bad Seed introduces a sunflower seed with a rotten attitude who slowly learns that change is possible. The Good Egg follows an anxious, people-pleasing egg who realises that cracking under the pressure of being \"perfect\" helps no one. The Cool Bean explores loneliness and belonging as an unpopular bean is embraced by his peers. The Couch Potato is a comic take on a screen-obsessed spud coaxed off the sofa and back into the world. The Smart Cookie tackles feelings of inadequacy with warmth and humour, while The Sour Grape shows how holding grudges can sour a good life — until forgiveness sweetens things again. Finally, The Big Cheese examines what happens when confidence tips into arrogance, and how humility restores balance. Across all seven stories, bold, expressive illustrations bring the food characters to life, and John's trademark deadpan humour keeps young readers giggling while absorbing quietly important messages about kindness, resilience and self-acceptance. These books work brilliantly individually or as a full set, equally at home on a bedtime bookshelf or in a classroom book corner, sparking conversations about feelings that can be hard for little ones to put into words.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeven complete stories in one great-value paperback set, perfect for building a home library.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTackles big feelings — anger, perfectionism, envy, laziness, pride — through funny, food-based characters kids adore.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBold, colourful illustrations make every book brilliant for read-aloud sessions and independent reading practice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten by a bestselling, award-winning children's author known for sharp humour and heart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for ages 3-7, supporting early emotional literacy and social-emotional learning at home or school.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA brilliant gift set for birthdays, Christmas, or \"welcome to school\" presents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJory John is a bestselling American author known for blending sharp comedy with genuine warmth in his picture books. Alongside the Food Group series, he has written numerous acclaimed titles and collaborated with celebrated illustrators to bring his stories to life. His books are loved for tackling everyday emotions with humour that resonates with children and adults alike, making him one of the most popular voices in contemporary children's publishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Series:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFunny, relatable and quietly wise, this seven-book set turns fruit and veg into unforgettable characters who help little ones understand — and laugh about — big feelings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: Cover shown reflects the UK edition ISBN. 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