The Cool Bean Makes a Splash

The Food Group #3.2

by Jory John, Pete Oswald (Illustrator Inspiration), Saba Joshaghani (Illustrator)

The Cool Bean faces the super slide in this Level Two I Can Read by the #1 New York Times bestselling duo Jory John and Pete Oswald! It's a perfect day at the community pool for a swim. The cool beans are the best swimmers in town. Check out how they dive! Look at how they cannonball! Watch how they backflip! YOW! As for the Cool Bean, the shallow side of the pool is the only side of the pool he treads water on. Until one day, the Cool Bean sees the super slide and finds the courage to finally ride the slide...or does he? Find out in this splashy story about taking chances, trying new things, and leaning on your friends. The Cool Bean Makes a Splash is a Level Two I Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the engaging stories, longer sentences, and language play of Level Two books are proven to help kids take their next steps toward reading success.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Fiction, Friendship, Fantasy, Summer

32 pages, Hardcover

Published March 26, 2024

About the author

Jory John is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and two-time E.B. White Read-Aloud Honor recipient.

Jory's work includes the #1 New York Times bestselling picture book, The Good Egg, and the #2 New York Times bestselling picture book, The Bad Seed, both illustrated by Pete Oswald. He is also the author of the popular picture books, Penguin Problems and Giraffe Problems, both illustrated by Lane Smith, the award-winning Goodnight Already! series, illustrated by Benji Davies, the New York Times bestselling Terrible Two series, the recent picture books Quit Calling Me a Monster! (with Bob Shea), Can Somebody Please Scratch My Back? (with Liz Climo), and the international bestseller, All my friends are dead, among many other books for both children and adults.

Reviews

[Octavia · Rating 4 out of 5]

"... to fame and glory." 😅

One can't ever go wrong with one of his books. lol

[Mandi · Rating 5 out of 5]

An encouraging book- for the young one having troubles being brave & for the older ones to encourage others 😊

[Jessica Calaway · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 - 8 years

[Ellon · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 stars (I liked it)

Not as good as the main books in the series but it's still cute. The main character bean looks up to the cool beans and decides to go on this super slide. The bean gets scared and sees the cool beans approaching. They think the cool beans are going to make fun of them but the cool beans actually help the bean conquer their fears. There is a message about remembering you have people who support you and help you, so that's nice.

[Sarah Alamer]

We're so proud of you for reading "The Cool Bean Makes a Splash!" You learned something wonderful - that it's okay to try new things even when you feel scared or different. The Cool Bean shows us that being brave means jumping in and being yourself! You can use this idea when you try something new at school or make new friends. Remember, you're special just the way you are, sweetie. Keep reading and learning - you're doing amazing!

[Bookishrealm · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was cute. I thought that it was going to be a message about not being afraid to be yourself, but it's also about not having preconceived notions about anyone. The main character was afraid that the "cool" beans would make fun of them; however, it turns out that they were quite kind and really provided the encouragement and support needed for them to make it down the big slide.

[Rubi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute story. The Cool Bean didn't feel so cool in the pool. Other cool beans seemed to just be naturals in water and made him feel less confident. But then he decided to face his fears and for once "the cool kids" didn't taunt the scared kid. They were encouraging and friendly!
Liked that it went that direction. 😄

[ARG · Rating 5 out of 5]

Show kindness, support and encouragement. Some beans are cool and others really want to be cool. How can you be cool when you get shaky, nervous, and scared from the "scary things". Well it starts with deciding to take a chance and just doing it, and it's also better when you have others that you look up to that can help you along the way.

[Abbie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a cute early reader book that also teaches about friendships and helping one another out. The cool beans are the best swimmers at the pool, but willing to offer encouragement and support to a bean who is scared of the big slide. The text is easy to read and understand and the illustrations were fun and bright!

[Candy C · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is nowhere as funny as books in this series usually are, though the chickpea shape of the main character is adorable. Even as an adult, I agree with the message that things are easier in the company of friends.

[Emelisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

We love books by Jory John. This is a great addition to our summer reads. We are happy that the other beans were supportive. We thought this was going to turn out differently. "Sometimes I forget that there are plenty of kind folks who have my back." So sweet!

[AMY · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Cool Bean notices all the other beans are having fun at the waterpark. Then Cool Bean sees the super tall water slide and longs to ride, but is too afraid. Fans of the Jory John books will love this newest installment. Highly recommended for Grades 1-2.

[Y.Poston]

cute encouragement

[Cole · Rating 5 out of 5]

Slid right through it

[Susan Companion · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute book that is just right for striving readers.

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

My 7 year old daughter was able to read this with only a little trouble.

[kana · Rating 3 out of 5]

話が簡単すぎで面白くない

[Ashley Adams · Rating 4 out of 5]

The cool bean has to try again and again. Sometimes confidence is easier with the help of a friend.

[Laura · Rating 3 out of 5]

Adorable story with a great message about being yourself and accepting help!

[Ella McManis]

This is a sweet book about the cool bean finding courage to go down the slide and having encouraging friends help along the way.

[Trang kieu nguyen · Rating 5 out of 5]

chicken soup for adult soul

So cute and fun to read either on ur own or with your child. I’ve been a fan of this series and every book is a fun read

[Geo Hendrick · Rating 5 out of 5]

Everybody needs a friend who is a Cool Bean!
Good Read.

[Cheryl · Rating 2 out of 5]

As far as I can tell, it's the exact same theme & plot as the primary cool bean picture-book. Which wasn't all that special in the first place. So, iow, a waste of paper.

[Jessie (Saffity) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Once again, a fantastic book in this series. Written simply enough for new readers to show off their skills, with adorable drawings and an important message for kids to take to heart.