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The Sour Grape

by Jory John Publisher: HARPERCOLLINS

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When Grudges Turn Back on Their Keeper

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    Instant #1 New York Times bestseller

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    #1 New York Times bestselling series

AlbakiReads Editorial

When Grudges Turn Back on Their Keeper

The Sour Grape builds its story around a simple reversal: a character who keeps score of other people’s wrongs experiences what it feels like to be judged without being heard. Small disputes involving a borrowed scarf or an unanswered call establish the grape’s habit of holding grudges; a friend’s grudge then prompts a rethink. The setup gives the book a clear way to explore how resentment can affect relationships, alongside the role of listening, forgiveness, and compassion. Part of Jory John and Pete Oswald’s Food Group picture-book series, it pairs that social-emotional subject matter with humor.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8, the age group listed for the book.
  • Families or educators looking for a picture book about grudges, listening, and forgiveness.
  • Fans of the Food Group picture-book series.

Themes

Holding grudgesListening before judgingForgiveness and compassionFriendship

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Book overview

The Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller!

Don't miss the sixth picture book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Food Group series that's ripe with humor from Jory John and Pete Oswald!

The Sour Grape holds grudges for every reason under the sun. Lime never returned a scarf they borrowed? Grudge! Orange never called back? Grudge! But when a friend holds a grudge against the Sour Grape without listening to an explanation, the Sour Grape realizes how unfair grudges can be. Could a bunch of forgiveness and compassion be enough to turn a sour grape sweet?

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 4-8 and anyone who wants a laugh:

    The Bad SeedThe Good EggThe Cool BeanThe Couch PotatoThe Smart CookieThe 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
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