Grumpy Monkey

Summary:

Jim Panzee woke up one day to a sun that was too bright, a sky that was too blue and bananas that were too sweet. Things didn't feel right and when he encountered some of his friends they all decided Jim was grumpy. His friends then drove him to look as if he was happy, but this didn't make him feel like it. He didn't feel like singing or swinging or stopping or hugging or laughing or eating or jumping nor sitting nor dancing. He then discovered his friend Norman was having a rough day too and decided it was an ideal day for being grumpy which made them both feel better.

This book contains beautiful illustrations that are colorful, bright, detailed, and fun. The illustrations truly depict the character’s expressions and exasperation of not knowing how to express their feelings. This book is an excellent resource that can be used to encourage children to identify and express their emotions without hurting others in the process. World wide audiences can relate to this book.

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