The Cabbage Patch War

Name: The Cabbage Patch War
ISBN: 9780140382433

For children who navigate tricky friendships or neighborhood spats, this book hilariously explores how silly misunderstandings can escalate into epic backyard battles.

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About This Book

A parent might reach for this book when their child is stuck in a escalating, silly argument with a friend or sibling. The Cabbage Patch War hilariously follows a boy named Chris whose dad gets into an absurd backyard battle with a new neighbor over who can grow the biggest cabbage for the town fair. The rivalry quickly grows from dirty looks to sneaky sabotage involving snails and manure. This funny, fast-paced story is a perfect entry point for conversations about how small competitions can fuel anger and frustration, and why fairness and teamwork are better solutions. It uses humor to show how ridiculous conflicts can become, making it a gentle and entertaining read for kids 7 to 10.

Humor Anger & Frustration Nature & Outdoors Teamwork & Collaboration Family & Siblings Friendship & Social Justice & Fairness Adventure

What Parents Should Know

ViolenceMild

Comical sabotage between neighbors (e.g., putting snails in a garden). No physical harm to people.

Sensitive Topics

There are no sensitive topics in this book. The conflict is entirely comedic and low stakes. The approach is secular, and the resolution is hopeful and collaborative.