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Nothing's Wrong!: A Hare, a Bear, and Some Pie to Share
From #1 New York Times –bestselling author of The Bad Seed , Jory John, and illustrator Erin Kraan comes a meaningful yet utterly hilarious tale―a companion to the popular picture book, Something's Wrong!
It’s the perrrfect day for a picnic! But oh-no. Anders does not seem like himself.
He and his friend Jeff are headed for a spectacular afternoon together, but no matter how much Anders insists that he’s feeling just fine , Jeff gets the sense that his best friend isn’t being totally honest. Jeff doesn’t know what to do. Give him space? Stand by his side? Pretend that absolutely nothing’s wrong?? How can he be a good friend if he doesn’t know what Anders might need?
Nothing's Wrong! reminds us that even when things don’t turn out as planned, a good friend will be there for you no matter what.
It’s the perrrfect day for a picnic! But oh-no. Anders does not seem like himself.
He and his friend Jeff are headed for a spectacular afternoon together, but no matter how much Anders insists that he’s feeling just fine , Jeff gets the sense that his best friend isn’t being totally honest. Jeff doesn’t know what to do. Give him space? Stand by his side? Pretend that absolutely nothing’s wrong?? How can he be a good friend if he doesn’t know what Anders might need?
Nothing's Wrong! reminds us that even when things don’t turn out as planned, a good friend will be there for you no matter what.
40 pages, Hardcover
First published May 2, 2023
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Jory John
59Ìýbooks617ÌýfollowersJory 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.
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.
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July 3, 2024
Read for my toddler's bedtime. This book followed Anders, the hare, as he bake a yummy apple pie. He was so excited about it because he was planning to bring this pie to a picnic with his friend Jeff the bear. After the pie was cooked, he decided to put it on the windowsill to cool down. He went out for a stroll and noticed the rain. He ran home and to his devastation, his pie was ruined. Not only that but he also slipped on some of the pie that had fallen on the ground and took a great fall. Jeff the bear then came knocking and asking Anders that it's time to go for their picnic. At first Anders didn't say anything and just walked on ahead of Jeff feeling glum. Jeff tried his best to give Anders space but couldn't. In the end, Jeff pried the information out of Anders. To Anders surprise and great relief, Jeff offered to help Anders bake a new pie together. A beautiful friendship! Love the illustrations!
I loved the author's other book, Something's Wrong so this book, Nothing's Wrong was as adorable.
Thank you MacKidsBooks for the opportunity to read and review.
I loved the author's other book, Something's Wrong so this book, Nothing's Wrong was as adorable.
Thank you MacKidsBooks for the opportunity to read and review.
December 16, 2023
Pie makes everything better.
December 15, 2023
Jeff the Bear is an absolute scream! This is a great story and so funny too. Jeff yelling about giving Hare some space is hilarious.
March 22, 2023
Man, this hare was really relateable.
August 13, 2023
Good jokes, along with a little bit of growth mindset thrown in.,
March 14, 2024
This is so cute, and in the typical jory john fashion, you get lessons with humor! Great lessons in friendship and baked goods!
September 15, 2023
Jory John did not disappoint with this new book, Nothing’s Wrong! Erin Kraan vividly designed the artwork on each page to add to this heartwarming story about friendship.
Anders, the hare, is happily baking a pie for his friend Jeff, who is a bear. They have a picnic planned and a day of adventure. While the pie is cooling, Anders takes a walk. Unfortunately it starts to rain, but that’s not all, the pie is RUINED!
Jeff arrives, excited about the picnic and what Anders has baked, but Anders doesn’t want to admit what has happened. Andres grabs random “stuff� for lunch, and off they go for the planned picnic!
As the day goes along, Jeff keeps thinking that Anders is acting so unlike himself and that his best friend may not be totally forthcoming with him. Jeff makes many different attempts to figure out just what is bothering his friend. Finally, it is time to eat!!
When Anders admits what happened to the pie and tells Jeff he has let him down. Jeff explains that he just wants to spend time together, it doesn’t matter what or where, then suggests they bake a pie together, which is what they go to do. The smell of pie draws in more friends, and they end up sharing the dessert with many. The books ends with Jeff saying “good friends are like dessert, they’re always there for you at the end of the day.�
I think you will enjoy reading this story to your young ones. What perfect timing of this new book as school starts! It’s always good to see many different examples of what being a friend can look like.
Darla R. | Marathon County Public Library
Anders, the hare, is happily baking a pie for his friend Jeff, who is a bear. They have a picnic planned and a day of adventure. While the pie is cooling, Anders takes a walk. Unfortunately it starts to rain, but that’s not all, the pie is RUINED!
Jeff arrives, excited about the picnic and what Anders has baked, but Anders doesn’t want to admit what has happened. Andres grabs random “stuff� for lunch, and off they go for the planned picnic!
As the day goes along, Jeff keeps thinking that Anders is acting so unlike himself and that his best friend may not be totally forthcoming with him. Jeff makes many different attempts to figure out just what is bothering his friend. Finally, it is time to eat!!
When Anders admits what happened to the pie and tells Jeff he has let him down. Jeff explains that he just wants to spend time together, it doesn’t matter what or where, then suggests they bake a pie together, which is what they go to do. The smell of pie draws in more friends, and they end up sharing the dessert with many. The books ends with Jeff saying “good friends are like dessert, they’re always there for you at the end of the day.�
I think you will enjoy reading this story to your young ones. What perfect timing of this new book as school starts! It’s always good to see many different examples of what being a friend can look like.
Darla R. | Marathon County Public Library
October 31, 2023
Meet Anders the rabbit! Anders has a picnic date with his friend, Jeff. So Anders works hard and bakes a scrumptious apple pie for the picnic. He puts it on the windowsill to cool and goes for a walk. And then it starts to rain! Anders rushes back home but the pie is ruined. To top it off, Anders slips and falls amid the pie goop. And then Jeff arrives, very (or bear-y) excited to go on the picnic. But he immediately notices that something is off with Anders. But Anders doesn't want to talk about it. Jeff gives him lots of space to work things out but also makes sure Anders knows that Jeff is there. Finally, Anders admits what happened - and Jeff has the perfect solution. They will bake a new pie together!
I shared this with a favorite five year old. We both really enjoyed the end when all the forest friends are gathered round, sharing the delicious cherry chocolate pecan pie. Each animal has a different pose. Be sure to check out the frog!
Cute. Stresses not pressuring kids to share their feelings if they aren't ready. Give them space and time.
I shared this with a favorite five year old. We both really enjoyed the end when all the forest friends are gathered round, sharing the delicious cherry chocolate pecan pie. Each animal has a different pose. Be sure to check out the frog!
Cute. Stresses not pressuring kids to share their feelings if they aren't ready. Give them space and time.
July 26, 2023
First sentence: Chop, chop, chop, mix, mix, mix, pat, pat, pat. "Ahhhhh, a warm apple pie, freshly baked, straight out of the oven. Jeff will absolutely love this! I can't wait to see the look on his face. It'll be perfect for our picnic this afternoon."
Premise/plot: Anders has baked a pie....but things don't go according to plan when a sudden storm ruins everything. Jeff (the bear) doesn't know what is wrong--Anders is not forthcoming. Can he cheer up his friend?
My thoughts: Very text-heavy (for better or worse). I enjoyed this friendship. Apparently there is a previous book starring these two friends--Something's Wrong. I enjoyed this one enough to put that one on hold at the library. This one has some mini-lessons on friendship tucked in. I'm not sure these lessons are subtle (or that they are trying to be). But these mini-lessons could potentially be useful in teaching readers (of all ages) how to be a good friend in various situations.
I liked it well enough.
Premise/plot: Anders has baked a pie....but things don't go according to plan when a sudden storm ruins everything. Jeff (the bear) doesn't know what is wrong--Anders is not forthcoming. Can he cheer up his friend?
My thoughts: Very text-heavy (for better or worse). I enjoyed this friendship. Apparently there is a previous book starring these two friends--Something's Wrong. I enjoyed this one enough to put that one on hold at the library. This one has some mini-lessons on friendship tucked in. I'm not sure these lessons are subtle (or that they are trying to be). But these mini-lessons could potentially be useful in teaching readers (of all ages) how to be a good friend in various situations.
I liked it well enough.
May 10, 2023
"Why are you on the floor? Did you sleep in the kitchen?"
Anders makes a pie for when his friend Jeff comes over for their picnic. He sets it on the windowsill to cool while he goes for his morning stroll. It starts to rain so Anders rushes home to save his pie. In his haste, he slips and drops the pie. It is ruined. How can he tell Jeff?
When Jeff arrives, he notices something seems to be wrong with Anders, but Anders keeps insisting that there is nothing wrong. So Anders throws together a picnic lunch and off they go. But Anders is obviously distracted and even becomes irritated when Jeff asks if he's ok.
Anders makes a pie for when his friend Jeff comes over for their picnic. He sets it on the windowsill to cool while he goes for his morning stroll. It starts to rain so Anders rushes home to save his pie. In his haste, he slips and drops the pie. It is ruined. How can he tell Jeff?
When Jeff arrives, he notices something seems to be wrong with Anders, but Anders keeps insisting that there is nothing wrong. So Anders throws together a picnic lunch and off they go. But Anders is obviously distracted and even becomes irritated when Jeff asks if he's ok.
March 8, 2025
A relatable and humorous story about dealing with difficult emotions, especially when you're not sure how to express them. The book follows a character who insists that nothing is wrong, even though it’s clear something is bothering them. Through funny and clever illustrations, the story explores the importance of being honest with yourself and others about your feelings. It's a wonderful tool for helping kids understand that it’s okay to have tough emotions and that talking about them can lead to support and comfort. The lighthearted tone makes it a fun read while still offering valuable emotional lessons.
June 2, 2023
Anders bakes a special pie for his friend, Jeff. Unfortunately, it gets ruined and Anders tries to hide this. Jeff realizes something is wrong and supports his friend until Anders is ready to share. Readers will relate to both characters as the story progresses. In the end, the friends bake another pie together and share it with even more friends. Readers will see the point to share how they are really doing with their friends and to receive the support they offer. As it is a John book, there is plenty of humor along the way.
June 19, 2023
3 stars (I liked it)
This was a cute story about friendship. Anders (the hare) bakes a pie to surprise Jeff (the bear) but the pie gets ruined. Rather than tell Jeff, Anders pretends that nothing is wrong. Jeff stands by Anders and lets him know he is there for him when/if Anders wants to talk. Finally Anders confesses and they decided to bake a new pie together.
I like that Jeff thinks aloud a bunch with strategies of helping a friend (giving space, being there to talk etc.) but at the same time, it came off as a little bit preachy and not really natural in the narrative.
This was a cute story about friendship. Anders (the hare) bakes a pie to surprise Jeff (the bear) but the pie gets ruined. Rather than tell Jeff, Anders pretends that nothing is wrong. Jeff stands by Anders and lets him know he is there for him when/if Anders wants to talk. Finally Anders confesses and they decided to bake a new pie together.
I like that Jeff thinks aloud a bunch with strategies of helping a friend (giving space, being there to talk etc.) but at the same time, it came off as a little bit preachy and not really natural in the narrative.
November 4, 2023
I like this book but it seems like there are some underlying issues. Everybody makes mistakes so why was Anders so upset that the pie was ruined? And why did he leave the pie unattended? Who bakes a pie, leaves it on an open windowsill, and then takes a walk? Anyway, I love the illustrations and at the "picnic", I absolutely love the frog guzzling the whipped cream from a can straight into his mouth. My kind of dessert.
January 31, 2025
This is a sequel book to Something Wrong. This book is fine. It’s over long by a lot. One of the characters is one that I think talks to hear themselves speak. But they do it in the guise of helping their friend. That is the important lesson to learn. It also shows that someone can say they’re fine when they’re not fine, but at what point is the line of finding out what fine actually means. Overall I like this book, but it would not be the first book I pulled for a quick reading.
June 14, 2023
Anders, a hare, works hard to make a perfect pie that his friend, Jeff, will enjoy at their picnic. Anders is extremely disappointed when there is an accident that ruins it, but he doesn't tell Jeff why he is so upset. An entertaining and warmhearted friendship story with a humorous lesson about the importance of communication.
January 12, 2024
Jory John's formula of conversational text comes through again as Jeff, the bear, concludes,
"Good friends are like dessert, Anders. They're always there for you at the end of the day."
'Hooked by his titles and the rhyme. Kraan's illustrations also never disappoint, as a frog on its back squirts a can of whipped cream into his open mouth.
"Good friends are like dessert, Anders. They're always there for you at the end of the day."
'Hooked by his titles and the rhyme. Kraan's illustrations also never disappoint, as a frog on its back squirts a can of whipped cream into his open mouth.
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March 29, 2023A new Jory John! Yay! This is a great story to teach readers about handling situations when a friend is grumpy or they themselves are grumpy. A gentle reminder that communication and being a trusted friend are important. Plus, wonderful, beautiful illustrations!
May 30, 2023
A rabbit bakes a pie and goes for a walk while it cools, sound familiar? It rains and the pie is ruined. Anders has nothing to take to the picnic. And his friend helps him make it right. Worth the read as more friends join them.
June 6, 2023
Adorable illustrations. I'm just not sure what the story was trying to convey, nor did I understand the hare's motivation for leading the bear so far away before revealing an absolutely inedible lunch. Like... it just didn't make sense to me.
August 8, 2023
I'm giving this a 2 for the illustration, but this is a weird book. The wording they chose and sentence structure just feels like a high schooler wrote this as a project, trying to find bigger and different words to use. Definitely not a book for younger kids
October 2, 2023
This was fun. But the author didn't really do a very good job being subtle about the message they were trying to teach. The bear was very much "I am a good friend because I do this, and you aren't a good friend because you do that."
October 22, 2023
Cute Story
This is a cute story about the importance of being there for the people you care about and communication. The language might throw off some kiddos, but that’s just an extra lesson in vocabulary, haha. Plus, the illustrations are fun.
This is a cute story about the importance of being there for the people you care about and communication. The language might throw off some kiddos, but that’s just an extra lesson in vocabulary, haha. Plus, the illustrations are fun.
March 28, 2025
Quick and fun read about Hare (Anders) and Bear (Jeff) who had a picnic date. Anders baked a pie, but because of sudden heavy rain, the pie became soggy as it was cooling on the windowsill when Anders went for a quick walk.
May 8, 2023
I love the premise (giving someone space when they are clearly upset), but wish it would have been further developed.
May 22, 2023
3.5 stars for this book about the importance of friendship
May 26, 2023
Sorry about friendship. Great lesson - all a friends really wants to do is spend time with you!
June 7, 2023
A fun story about what it means to be a caring friend. And pie. This would make a fun read-aloud.
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June 14, 2023a cute friendship book w/ forest animals
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