The Bad Seed

A grumpy seed with a bad temper, bad manners, and a bad attitude who cuts in line and stares at everybody decides he's tired of being bad — and wonders if he can change.

For the kid mid-meltdown who insists they're just having a bad day, this book says: you can still turn it around.

• Big idea: Change is possible — being bad isn't who you are, it's just a habit you can break.
• Vibes: Sly, funny, self-aware, with a soft landing.

• enjoy deadpan, self-aware humor
• are working on managing a bad mood or bad attitude
• respond well to stories that admit feelings before fixing them
• like to talk back to characters in the book

• Story & problem-solving: What are some of the bad habits the seed talks about in the beginning?
• Feelings & empathy: Why do you think the seed acted so grumpy and mean?
• Real-life connection: Have you ever felt like being the 'bad seed' for a while? What helped you feel better?
• Imagination: What's one small thing you could do to have a better day when you're feeling grumpy?
• Big idea: Do you think a seed — or a person — can really change? Why or why not?