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The Good, the Bad, and the Spooky — Content Guide for Parents

By Jory JohnHarperCollins Publishers2021ISBN 978006295454132 pages
The Good, the Bad, and the Spooky

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

A #1 New York Times Bestseller!

Based on the New York Times bestselling picture book sensation The Bad Seed, Jory John and Pete Oswald present: The Good, the Bad, and the Spooky! Includes two sticker sheets, perfect for decorating your own mini jack-o'-lantern.

Halloween is the Bad Seed's favorite holiday of the year. But what's a seed to do when he can't find a show-stopping costume for the big night? Postpone trick-or-treating for everyone, of course!

Can he get a costume together in time? Or will this seed return to his baaaaaaaaad ways?

Find out in this hilarious, charming, and thought-provoking continuation of Jory John and Pete Oswald's bestselling Food Group series.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is The Good, the Bad, and the Spooky appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No violence is present in the book. The narrative focuses on a sunflower seed's humorous struggles with finding a Halloween costume, which is appropriate for children. No genuinely frightening content in the book. The Halloween theme is presented in a fun and playful manner, suitable for children without any scary elements.

  • Does The Good, the Bad, and the Spooky have violence?

    No violence is present in the book. The narrative focuses on a sunflower seed's humorous struggles with finding a Halloween costume, which is appropriate for children.

  • Does The Good, the Bad, and the Spooky have scary content?

    No genuinely frightening content in the book. The Halloween theme is presented in a fun and playful manner, suitable for children without any scary elements.

  • Does The Good, the Bad, and the Spooky have religious themes?

    No religious content in the book itself. Search results reference other media and discussions about religion but do not provide any relevant content from 'The Good, the Bad, and the Spooky'.

  • Does The Good, the Bad, and the Spooky have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racial themes or discussions in the book. The narrative does not address race as a central theme or plot point.

  • Does The Good, the Bad, and the Spooky have profanity?

    No profanity is present in the book. The language used is suitable for a young audience, focusing on a lighthearted Halloween theme.

  • Does The Good, the Bad, and the Spooky have climate change?

    No climate themes are present in the book. The story is a lighthearted Halloween tale without any environmental messaging.

  • Does The Good, the Bad, and the Spooky have sexual identity?

    No sexual content in the book. The story is aimed at children and does not include any themes or discussions related to sexuality.

  • Does The Good, the Bad, and the Spooky have gender roles?

    The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. It features a humorous story centered around a sunflower seed and does not focus on gender dynamics.

  • Does The Good, the Bad, and the Spooky have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the book 'The Good, the Bad, and the Spooky'. Search results primarily focus on LGBTQ+ representation in other media, not in this specific book.

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