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Jory John

JORY JOHN is a New York Times bestselling author and two-time E.B. White Read-Aloud Honor recipient. Jory's previous collaboration with Lane Smith was the national bestselling picture book, Penguin Problems, an Amazon Best Children's Book of the Year selection. Jory's work also includes the award-winning Goodnight Already! series, the bestselling Terrible Two series, the national bestseller All my friends are dead, and the recent picture books I Will Chomp You!Quit Calling Me a Monster! and The Bad Seed, among many other books for both children and adults. He lives and works in Oregon. Find out more at joryjohn.com.
Cat Problems
Summer Camp Critter Jitters
First Day Critter Jitters
Giraffe Problems
It's Not My Fault!
Penguin Problems
Can Somebody Please Scratch My Back?
Quit Calling Me a Monster!
I Will Chomp You!

Books

Cat Problems
Summer Camp Critter Jitters
First Day Critter Jitters
Giraffe Problems
It's Not My Fault!
Penguin Problems
Can Somebody Please Scratch My Back?
Quit Calling Me a Monster!
I Will Chomp You!

World Penguin Day

On April 25th, classrooms around the world celebrate penguins and learn about the fragile environments they call home. From melting ice to changing oceans, learning about penguins and their habitats help students see how small actions connect to big environmental impact. Bring these books into your classroom today and help kids build empathy, deepen understanding,

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