Author Profile
Jory John
3 Books
Jory John is a New York Times bestselling author renowned for his humorous and relatable children's books. He is best known for his wildly popular 'Food Group' picture book series, which features acclaimed titles like 'The Sour Grape', as well as his collaborative middle-grade series 'The Terrible Two'. Through his witty writing, John frequently explores themes of self-acceptance, friendship, and everyday social challenges in a way that resonates with both kids and adults.
Books in "Animal Problems"
Life as a pampered house cat is incredibly difficult. You might think lying around all day sounds easy, but you have no idea how stressful it gets. First of all, the warm sunbeam on the floor keeps moving away just as you get comfortable. Then, someone decides to serve you dry food instead of the delicious wet food you clearly deserve. And do not even mention the vacuum cleaner, the loudest and most terrifying monster in the house! Through hilarious complaints and grumpy observations, this funny feline shares the daily struggles of a perfectly comfortable life. Get ready to laugh out loud at the everyday annoyances that make being a cat so incredibly exhausting. You might just recognize some of your own grumpy moments in this delightfully cranky companion.
6-8 Years
26 Pages
Edward the giraffe cannot stand his own neck. It is entirely too long, incredibly bendy, and completely ridiculous. Every time he looks around, he sees other animals with normal, sensible necks. Edward has tried absolutely everything to hide it. He has dressed it up with scarves, hidden behind large bushes, and stood very still in the trees, but nothing works. Just when he is ready to give up and hide forever, a very slow turtle ambles by with a different perspective. You will laugh out loud as Edward tries his hilarious disguises, and you will cheer when he finally learns to appreciate the exact thing that makes him different. This funny and sweet story shows that the parts of yourself you worry about the most might actually be your greatest strengths.
6-8 Years
41 Pages
Life in Antarctica is definitely not a snowy paradise. Just ask Mortimer. He is a small penguin with some very big complaints. First of all, the wind is freezing cold. Second, the ocean is full of hungry predators waiting to eat him. And to make matters worse, every single penguin in the entire colony looks exactly the same! How are you supposed to find your own mother in a crowd of identical birds? Mortimer hilariously points out every single uncomfortable, annoying, and frustrating thing about being a penguin. As you listen to his grumpy list of daily struggles, you will not be able to stop laughing. But even the grumpiest penguin might just learn to appreciate his icy home. This hilarious story proves that everyone gets a little cranky sometimes.
6-8 Years
34 Pages
