A funny family story that turns the meaning of “couch potato” on its head. Mr. Russet is the first to spot it. A potato. Right in the middle of the couch. He’s had enough. “Every day I pick up this, I pick up that, I pick up everything!” he exclaims. “I will not pick up that potato!” And he doesn’t. In fact, he won’t pick up anything else either! But as the days pass, the rest of the family don’t seem to mind the potato in the living room. Or the growing mess. What’s a potato protestor to do? A cautionary tale that kids will devour whole!

The Couch Potato

An Instant New York Times Bestseller * An Instant Indie Bestseller * An Indie Next List Selection Feeling fried? Peel yourself on the couch and meet your new pal-tato! The winning fourth picture book from the #1 New York Times bestselling creators of The Bad Seed, The Good Egg, and The Cool Bean, Jory John and Pete Oswald, will get you and your kids moving! The Couch Potato has everything within reach and doesn't have to move from the sunken couch cushion. But when the electricity goes out, Couch Potato is forced to peel away from the comforts of the living room and venture outside. Could fresh air and sunshine possibly be better than the views on screen? Readers of all ages will laugh along as their new best spuddy learns that balancing screen time and playtime is the root to true happiness. Check out Jory John and Pete Oswald’s funny, bestselling books for kids 4-8 and anyone who wants a laugh: The Bad Seed The Good Egg The Cool Bean The Couch Potato The Good Egg Presents: The Great Eggscape! The Bad Seed Presents: The Good, the Bad, the Spooky! The Cool Bean Presents: As Cool as It Gets That’s What Dinosaurs Do

The Mess Detectives, starring Bob and Larry, are back again to sort through another mess and help kids learn that laziness doesn't pay. Veggie Detectives, Bob and Larry, are called to the scene of another messy crime. Laura Carrot has been taken prisoner by the laziest Veggies ever---the Couch Potatoes. This may be the Mess Detectives' most dangerous case yet. How will they save Laura from the lazy spuds? Don't be a couch potato, too---open the book to find out! Kids will enjoy being a part of the investigation as Bob and Larry battle snack-shooters and mountains of mess to solve another messy crime.

The Couch Potato Caper

Mrs. Goodall and her students are shocked to discover one morning that they have turned into couch potatoes. Knowing that exercise is the key to a healthy body, they perform a series of ten exercises and by the end of their exercise routine they are not couch potatoes anymore. Includes a "Here's How" section with kid-friendly instructions for the various exercises performed throughout the book.

The Couch Potato Classroom

Do you want to eat pizza, pasta, burgers, ice cream, chips, cookies, and candy and still lose weight and keep it off for good? You do not need to give up what you crave in order to be thin. You can find healthier substitutes for the foods and snacks you love to eat. I used The Couch Potato Diet to lose over 50 pounds. Whether you live the Couch Potato lifestyle and/or just want to easily lose weight and finally keep it off for good, this is the diet book for you!

The Couch Potato Diet

The Couch Potato Exercise Program

Loonette does not feel like doing anything, but with the help of her doll Molly, Granny, and Major Bedhead, she overcomes her lethargy.

The Big Comfy Couch Potato

Spud is a potato who loves his couch. He watches TV all day and never participates in extracurricular activities with his family or friends. One day the TV breaks and Spud can no longer watch his shows. He is forced to get off the couch and walk outside where he is invited by several other young potatoes to join him for a game of baseball. He is hesitant but agrees and they teach him how to play. He quickly learns how enjoyable playing outside and being active is and learns a valuable lesson that TV can wait and it is much better to lead an active lifestyle.

Spud the Couch Potato

"Hiking for the Couch Potato" gently prods readers to try hiking, advises on hikes and gear, discusses meeting a significant other on the trail, and offers an "Ode to Frozen Green Peas." Recipes, illustrations, and potato information and events add an extra layer of fun to the book.

Hiking for the Couch Potato

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