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Grumpy Monkey Hardcover – Picture Book, May 15, 2018

by Suzanne Lang (Author), Max Lang (Illustrator)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 25,100 ratings
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The hilarious #1 New York Times bestselling picture book about a chimpanzee in a very bad mood--perfect for young children learning how to deal with confusing feelings.
Jim the chimpanzee is in a terrible mood for no good reason. His friends can't understand it--how can he be in a bad 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?

Suzanne and Max Lang bring hilarity and levity to this very important lesson on emotional literacy, demonstrating to kids that they are allowed to feel their feelings.

Grumpy Monkey is the first title in a series of books targeted at different ages that encourage kids to feel their feelings.
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  1. Reading age
    2 - 5 years, from customers
  2. Part of series
    Grumpy Monkey
  3. Print length
    32 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    Preschool - 2
  6. Lexile measure
    AD460L
  7. Dimensions
    10.38 x 0.34 x 10.38 inches
  8. Publisher
    Random House Studio
  9. Publication date
    May 15, 2018
  10. ISBN-10
    0553537865
  11. ISBN-13
    978-0553537864
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We're all a little grumpy! Jim Panzee stars in the #1 New York Times bestselling series
Grumpy Monkey by Suzanne Lang; Illustrated by Max Lang Grumpy Monkey Party Time! by Suzanne Lang; Illustrated by Max Lang Grumpy Monkey Up All Night by Suzanne Lang; Illustrated by Max Lang Grumpy Monkey Oh, No! Christmas by Suzanne Lang; Illustrated by Max Lang Grumpy Monkey Book and Toy Set by Suzanne Lang; Illustrated by Max Lang
Grumpy Monkey Grumpy Monkey Party Time! Grumpy Monkey Up All Night Grumpy Monkey Oh, No! Christmas Grumpy Monkey Book and Toy Set
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Collect all of the picture books in the Grumpy Monkey series The original hilarious story about dealing with unexplained feelings! A funny picture book in which Grumpy Monkey feels anxious about going to a party. Grumpy Monkey thinks it will be fun to stay up all night, but all it does is make him grumpier. It’s Christmas time in the jungle and Grumpy Monkey is feeling like quite the Scrooge! This set includes a soft toy and mini-size version of the bestselling book!
Grumpy Monkey Freshly Squeezed by Suzanne Lang; Illustrated by Max Lang Grumpy Monkeys Little Book of Grumpiness by Suzanne Lang; Illustrated by Max Lang Grumpy Monkey Are We There Yet? by Suzanne Lang; Illustrated by Max Lang Grumpy Monkey Says No! by Suzanne Lang; Illustrated by Max Lang Grumpy Monkey Get Your Grumps Out by Suzanne Lang; Illustrated by Max Lang Grumpy Monkey Ready, Set, Bananas! by Suzanne Lang; Illustrated by Max Lang
Grumpy Monkey Freshly Squeezed Grumpy Monkey's Little Book of Grumpiness Grumpy Monkey Are We There Yet? Grumpy Monkey Says No! Grumpy Monkey Get Your Grumps Out Grumpy Monkey Ready, Set, Bananas!
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And don’t miss these other Grumpy Monkey books This early graphic novel is perfect for children who love the original picture books and are ready for the next step. In this original board book, Jim Panzee finally has everything he needs to banish his grumpiness. A board book for toddlers that tackles the challenges and importance of being patient. Coming March 2022! A board book that explores a favorite word of many toddlers—NO! Coming March 2022! A leveled reader about how it’s best just to be yourself, grumps and all. In this leveled reader Jim is reluctant to join the race in the jungle until bananas start falling from above.

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"Bright watercolors of animals doing their thing are winning accompaniments to the narrative’s welcome message that it’s OK to be down sometimes." —School Library Journal

"Great bibliotherapy for the crabby, cranky, and cross. Oscar-nominated animator Max Lang's cartoony illustrations lighten the mood without making light of Jim's mood." —Kirkus Reviews

"Crisp illustrations featuring a broad cast of animated, boldly colored animals ...will draw readers into Jim’s situation until the reassuring outcome. " —Booklist

"[A] reassuring picture book about feelings." —Publishers Weekly

About the Author

Suzanne Lang is the author of the New York Times bestselling Grumpy Monkey books as well as several other titles. When she’s not writing books, Suzanne writes for animation. When she’s not doing that, she hangs out with her very funny kids, feeds her many pets, and tries (but usually fails) to take a nap!

Max Lang has illustrated over 20 books including all of the books in the Grumpy Monkey series. When he is not making books he makes films. He has co-directed several animated films including The Snail and the Whale, Zog, Room on the Broom, and The Gruffalo. He has received a BAFTA, two Emmys, two Oscar nominations, and many other honors for his film work. In his spare time he tries to make his kids laugh with dad jokes, and when he inevitably fails, he takes his dogs for a walk.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Random House Studio; Illustrated edition (May 15, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0553537865
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0553537864
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 2 - 5 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD460L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 2
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.38 x 0.34 x 10.38 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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    Suzanne Lang is the author of the New York Times bestselling Grumpy Monkey books as well as several other titles. When she’s not writing books, Suzanne writes for animation. When she’s not doing that, she hangs out with her very funny kids, feeds her many pets, and tries (but usually fails) to take a nap!

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    Max Lang has illustrated over 20 books including all of the books in the Grumpy Monkey series. When he is not making books he makes films. He has co-directed several animated films including The Snail and the Whale, Zog, Room on the Broom, and The Gruffalo. He has received a BAFTA, two Emmys, two Oscar nominations, and many other honors for his film work. In his spare time he tries to make his kids laugh with dad jokes, and when he inevitably fails, he takes his dogs for a walk.

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Grumpy Monkey by Suzanne Lang is a delightful tale that captures the essence of dealing with emotions, particularly when one is feeling a bit out of sorts. 📚🎨In this charming picture book, we meet Jim Panzee, who wakes up feeling grumpy for no apparent reason. As he goes about his day, his friends try to cheer him up with various activities, but Jim just can't seem to shake off his grumpiness. 🙁The illustrations by Max Lang perfectly complement the story, bringing Jim's emotions to life in vivid detail. From his furrowed brow to his slumped posture, every aspect of Jim's grumpiness is expertly depicted.Through Jim's journey, young readers learn valuable lessons about the importance of acknowledging and accepting their feelings, as well as the significance of friendship and support. 🤝
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Gizem Aktan
5.0 out of 5 stars Turning Frowns Upside Down
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Grumpy Monkey by Suzanne Lang is a delightful tale that captures the essence of dealing with emotions, particularly when one is feeling a bit out of sorts. 📚🎨

In this charming picture book, we meet Jim Panzee, who wakes up feeling grumpy for no apparent reason. As he goes about his day, his friends try to cheer him up with various activities, but Jim just can't seem to shake off his grumpiness. 🙁

The illustrations by Max Lang perfectly complement the story, bringing Jim's emotions to life in vivid detail. From his furrowed brow to his slumped posture, every aspect of Jim's grumpiness is expertly depicted.

Through Jim's journey, young readers learn valuable lessons about the importance of acknowledging and accepting their feelings, as well as the significance of friendship and support. 🤝
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Gizem Aktan
5.0 out of 5 stars Turning Frowns Upside Down
Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2024
Grumpy Monkey by Suzanne Lang is a delightful tale that captures the essence of dealing with emotions, particularly when one is feeling a bit out of sorts. 📚🎨

In this charming picture book, we meet Jim Panzee, who wakes up feeling grumpy for no apparent reason. As he goes about his day, his friends try to cheer him up with various activities, but Jim just can't seem to shake off his grumpiness. 🙁

The illustrations by Max Lang perfectly complement the story, bringing Jim's emotions to life in vivid detail. From his furrowed brow to his slumped posture, every aspect of Jim's grumpiness is expertly depicted.

Through Jim's journey, young readers learn valuable lessons about the importance of acknowledging and accepting their feelings, as well as the significance of friendship and support. 🤝
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Holly H
5.0 out of 5 stars Cute book
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2024
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Very good illustration and story
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Erica Howell
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for emotional kids
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2024
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My 3.5 year old has been acting out at school lately and we've tried a bunch of techniques to get him to be kind to his friends and teachers. This book actually helped! I'm so impressed. Take all my money. I'm going to ask his teachers if I can buy a copy for the class too. It's funny, which keeps him engaged and has him asking to read it over and over. But the part towards the end when the monkey feels sorry seems to actually resonate with him. I'm going to have this book memorized soon from reading it so many times.
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Amy S. Hicks
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Book
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This book is such a great book for my grand daughter. She laughs every time I read it to her.
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Sheri Ann George
4.0 out of 5 stars Great book for young children
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2023
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Everything about this book is made to appeal to young readers... from the illustrations to the bright colors, to the story. I bought this for my 6 year old niece, and watched with pleasure the joy with which she read through it. Without any prompting whatsoever, she was very animated and dramatized as she went along. It was certainly a joy to watch. She clearly enjoyed the story, and was able to hold a discussion about what she read afterwards. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because the book is awkwardly sized... not as big as her other big story books, but not as small as her other smaller ones either. So it kinda juts out on the shelf. In the scheme of things though, that's not a con in her eyes, cuz its easier for her to spot and reach for. She loves it!
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Heather Gosovich
5.0 out of 5 stars Really great book
Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2024
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Get it. Your kids will love it.
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JessicaSB
5.0 out of 5 stars Good book for a small child
Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2024
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My 4 year old enjoys this book.
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Moly
5.0 out of 5 stars Libro
Reviewed in Mexico on April 15, 2024
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Fue un regalo para un niño de 4 años, le encantó!
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Ashlin
5.0 out of 5 stars One of our favorites
Reviewed in Canada on April 2, 2024
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One of our favorite books, illustrations are adorable. Makes a great gift too
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Gustavo Lengler
5.0 out of 5 stars Ótimo livro
Reviewed in Brazil on September 3, 2021
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Livro escrito em inglês, de fácil compreensão. Ilustrações lindas. Conta a história de um macaco mal humorado e seu amigo urso tentando ajudá-lo e aumentando a encrenca. Divertido.
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Frau
5.0 out of 5 stars Cute book purchased for toddler
Reviewed in Germany on April 2, 2024
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The book begins with Jim a monkey who woke up feeling grumpy. This makes his friends uncomfortable and they try to change the way he feels by adjusting his expressions and suggesting things that make them happy not Jim. At the end he has a conversation with his friend Norman about their feelings and Jim says that he had to allow himself to feel grumpy. The last page states he was already beginning to feel better after he accepted his emotion.

The book is great for opening up conversations about negative emotions. It serves as a narrative about why you should accept your emotions. It also shows the negative effects of forcing someone to change their emotions due to your own discomfort. All the animals suggestions came because they were uncomfortable with him being grumpy and they wanted to change him instead of accepting that he's grumpy at this moment. This leads to him suppressing his emotion and bursting in anger (a cycle many people have been forced to preform). The negative reviews prove the point of the book that negative emotions are okay and not meant to be suppressed. The discomfort of Jim's self pity because no one understands him serves a purpose; although his friends meant well they were creating harm by insinuating he is a problem to be fixed instead of supporting him or listening. Only Jim is capable of helping his emotions and all he needed was a friend to listen. ❤️‍🩹
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Maksim Agapov
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely story!
Reviewed in India on November 6, 2023
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Recommend!
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