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The Big Cheese

by Jory John Publisher: HARPERCOLLINS

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A contest in humility

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Awards & Recognition

  • Bestseller

    Instant #1 New York Times bestseller

  • Series recognition

    Food Group: #1 New York Times bestselling series

    The Food Group series is described as a #1 New York Times bestselling series; this is a series-level recognition...

AlbakiReads Editorial

A contest in humility

The annual Cheese-cathlon puts the Big Cheese’s certainty that he is best at everything to the test when Wedge Wedgeman, a quiet newcomer, comes out on top. The contest gives this picture book a clear way to explore bragging, competition, and humility, with the Big Cheese facing the possibility that being the best is not the only measure that matters. As part of Jory John’s Food Group series, it pairs a playful food-character premise with a social lesson about how we treat others and think about success.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 encountering stories about manners and social behavior
  • Young readers who enjoy food-themed characters and competition-based stories
  • Families or educators looking for a picture book that opens discussion about bragging and humility

Themes

HumilityBraggingCompetitionManners and social behavior

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Book overview

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 SeedThe Good EggThe Cool BeanThe Couch PotatoThe Smart CookieThe Sour GrapeThe 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 LibraryThe Good Egg and the Talent ShowThat's What Dinosaurs Do
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