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The Bad Seed Goes to the Library

by Jory John Publisher: HARPERCOLLINS

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A library book tests the Bad Seed’s resolve

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Paperback New English

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  • Author recognition

    Jory John is described as part of a #1 New York Times bestselling duo

AlbakiReads Editorial

A library book tests the Bad Seed’s resolve

The Bad Seed’s excitement over finding a book to borrow turns into a small dilemma when it is time to return it for another reader. The library setting gives this early reader a simple way to introduce borrowing and sharing, while the central question—whether the seed will keep the book—anchors the story. Its Level One format uses short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts for children beginning to read independently; it can also be shared at home or in a classroom.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children beginning to sound out words and sentences
  • Young readers interested in libraries, books, and sharing
  • Families or classrooms looking for a short early reader to share

Themes

Libraries and borrowingSharingEarly reading

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Book overview

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.

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