Grumpy Monkey, written by Suzanne Lang and illustrated by Max Lang, is a heartwarming children’s book that explores the idea of embracing one’s emotions and finding happiness within oneself.
The story follows Jim Panzee, a grumpy monkey who wakes up one morning feeling out of sorts for no apparent reason. Despite his friends’ attempts to cheer him up, Jim just can’t seem to shake off his grumpiness. However, as the day goes on, Jim learns the importance of acknowledging and accepting his feelings, and ultimately discovers that it’s okay to not always be happy.
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He’s in a BAD mood. Nothing feels right! Nothing will do, and Jim just doesn’t know why…
His friends can’t understand it – HOW can he be in a mood when it’s such a beautiful day!? They have lots of suggestions for how to make him feel better. But Jim can’t take all the advice… and has a bit of a meltdown.
Could it be that he just needs a day to feel grumpy?
This modern classic is the perfect reminder that ‘grumpy monkey’ days never last long.
Suzanne Lang is an American author of children’s books and a television producer. She frequently partners with illustrator Max Lang, her husband.
Her book Grumpy Monkey, published in 2018, debuted at #8 on The New York Times bestseller list, reaching #1. The book spent 25 weeks on the list.
Our Review
If you’re looking for a book that will make you and your kids laugh out loud, then Grumpy Monkey is a must-read! From the moment you meet Jim Panzee, you can’t help but chuckle at his grumpy expression and cranky demeanor. But as you follow Jim on his journey to find happiness, you’ll be delighted to see him start to loosen up and embrace his emotions.
One of the things we love most about Grumpy Monkey is how relatable it is. We’ve all had days where we wake up on the wrong side of the bed, feeling irritable and snappy for no reason at all. And like Jim’s friends, we often try to cheer ourselves up by distracting ourselves or pretending everything’s fine. But Grumpy Monkey teaches us that sometimes, it’s okay to just be grumpy – and that accepting and expressing our emotions is an important part of being human.
The illustrations in this book are absolutely adorable, and perfectly capture the playful tone of the story. Jim’s facial expressions are especially hilarious, and kids will love pointing out all the silly details in the background of each page.
Overall, I would highly recommend Grumpy Monkey to anyone looking for a fun and engaging book that teaches kids about emotional intelligence and self-acceptance. It’s a true gem that will have your little ones smiling and giggling from start to finish.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many books are in the Grumpy Monkey series?
As of right now, there are 12 books in the series.
Grumpy Monkey
Grumpy Monkey Party Time
Grumpy Monkey Up All Night
Grumpy Monkey’s Little Book of Grumpiness
Grumpy Monkey Freshly Squeezed
Grumpy Monkey Oh, No! Christmas
Grumpy Monkey Are We There Yet?
Grumpy Monkey Says No!
Grumpy Monkey Who Threw That?
Grumpy Monkey Valentine Gross-Out
Grumpy Monkey Don’t Be Scared
Grumpy Monkey Yuck!
What is the moral of the book?
The idea of the book is that acknowledging the bad mood and letting it pass without trying to fix it can help young readers feel more in control of their emotions, and gives adults another way to help kids in bad moods.
What age level are the Grumpy Monkey books?
The reading age for these novels are around 3-7 years old.
