The Case of the Grump

Reach for this book when your child wakes up on the wrong side of the bed or experiences a sudden, prickly mood that they cannot quite explain. It is an ideal tool for those days when frustration seems to bubble up out of nowhere, leaving both parent and child feeling stuck. By framing a bad mood as a mystery to be solved, the story invites children to look at their feelings with curiosity rather than shame. The story follows a young protagonist acting as a detective to uncover why the Grump has decided to visit. Through this playful investigative lens, the book explores emotional triggers like hunger, tiredness, or simple disappointment. It is perfectly pitched for preschoolers and early elementary students, offering a gentle way to externalize big feelings and find a path back to calm. Parents will appreciate how it models emotional intelligence without being overly preachy.