The Food Group Series 8-Book Collection by Jory John

The Food Group Series collection by Jory John brings together eight picture books about confidence, empathy, friendship, forgiveness, and other social-emotional themes. The listing suggests it for children ages 4–8 and also gives a separate reading-age detail of 3 years and up, so use those age references as guidance rather than a single definitive range.

At a glance

The eight listed titles are The Bad Seed, The Good Egg, The Cool Bean, The Couch Potato, The Smart Cookie, The Sour Grape, The Big Cheese, and The Humble Pie.
Stories address changing behavior, self-care, friendship, balance, confidence, forgiveness, humility, and kindness.
The listing describes the collection as suitable for family reading, bedtime, and classroom libraries.

Price

$57.90Save 61%

Reference price: ~~$149.90~~

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Pros and cons

Pros

Eight titles cover a range of social and interpersonal themes, making the set suitable for repeated shared-reading conversations.
A single collection can provide story options about issues such as perfectionism, grudges, fitting in, and trying new things.

Technical specifications

9 specifications

Collection
Books included	Jory John 8 Books Complete Collection Set:
Print length	350 pages
Publisher	Dulce Bookhouse
Publication date	December 10, 2025
Reading age	3 years and up

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	3.92 pounds
Dimensions	10.91 x 8.94 x 2 inches

Identifiers
ISBN-10	1806155168
ISBN-13	978-1806155163

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The listing's age guidance differs: its description says ages 4–8, while product details state 3 years and up. It also lists 350 pages for the collection without specifying the page count of each book, so confirm the age guidance and edition details if these affect your purchase.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Families seeking picture-book read-alouds about social-emotional themes.
Classroom or home libraries looking for stories about friendship, self-confidence, and kindness.
Gift buyers seeking a multi-book collection for young children.

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Frequently asked questions

Which books are listed in this collection?

The listing names The Bad Seed, The Good Egg, The Cool Bean, The Couch Potato, The Smart Cookie, The Sour Grape, The Big Cheese, and The Humble Pie.

What age is the collection intended for?

The description says ages 4–8, while the product details say 3 years and up. The listing does not resolve the difference, so consider the stories and the child's reading context.

What themes do the stories cover?

The descriptions mention self-care, friendship, kindness, balance, confidence, forgiveness, humility, and changing unhelpful behavior.