The Bad Seed — Content Guide for Parents
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- Religion
- Race & culture
- Profanity
- Climate
- Sexual content
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- Gender & orientation
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Religion
PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
An Amazon Best Children's Book of the Month from the New York Times bestselling author of the Goodnight Already! series
This is a book about a bad seed. A baaaaaaaaaad seed. How bad? Do you really want to know?
He has a bad temper, bad manners, and a bad attitude. He’s been bad since he can remember! This seed cuts in line every time, stares at everybody and never listens. But what happens when one mischievous little seed changes his mind about himself, and decides that he wants to be—happy?
With Jory John’s charming and endearing text and bold expressive illustrations by Pete Oswald, here is The Bad Seed: a funny yet touching tale that reminds us of the remarkably transformative power of will, acceptance, and just being you. Perfect for readers young and old, The Bad Seed proves that positive change is possible for each and every one of us.
Frequently asked questions
Is The Bad Seed appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The seed is nearly eaten when big teeth close around him, and at the start he is described as mean and aggressive to the other seeds. The seed is almost eaten as big teeth close around him, then gets knocked out and wakes up lost and banged up behind the bleachers.
Does The Bad Seed have violence?
Found (Brief): The seed is nearly eaten when big teeth close around him, and at the start he is described as mean and aggressive to the other seeds.
Does The Bad Seed have scary content?
Found (Brief): The seed is almost eaten as big teeth close around him, then gets knocked out and wakes up lost and banged up behind the bleachers.
Does The Bad Seed have religion?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does The Bad Seed have race & culture?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does The Bad Seed have profanity?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does The Bad Seed have climate?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does The Bad Seed have sexual content?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does The Bad Seed have gender roles?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does The Bad Seed have gender & orientation?
Not found in the sources we checked.
