Whether it's exploring why the author shows the bean feeling left out, thinking about why the cool beans act kindly, or understanding what message the author wants to share about friendship, The Cool Bean by Jory John and Pete Oswald is ideal for learning about the author's purpose. This resource packet helps students identify clues in the story and illustrations to understand why the author wrote this story. Through engaging questions, students will discover how the author teaches an important lesson: kindness, confidence, and being true to yourself.
