Grumpy Monkey

By Suzanne Lang | Publisher: Random House Children's Books

About the book

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.

Editions of Grumpy Monkey

Hardcover
ISBN 9780553537864
Hardcover
ISBN 9780553537871
Hardcover
ISBN 9780593123997

Read an Excerpt

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Grumpy Monkey about?

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.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Grumpy Monkey?

Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Nature and animal stories

Where can I read a sample of Grumpy Monkey?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780553537864

Is Grumpy Monkey part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?

Yes it is a part of series Grumpy Monkey

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Grumpy Monkey?

Suzanne Lang

Who is the Publisher of the book Grumpy Monkey?

Random House Children's Books

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Grumpy Monkey is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780553537864) and hardcover(ISBN 9780553537871) and hardcover(ISBN 9780593123997)

Where can I buy Grumpy Monkey online or support local independent bookshops?

You can buy Grumpy Monkey from below

Where can I buy Grumpy Monkey?