Grumpy Monkey

Grumpy Monkey is a #1 New York Times bestselling picture book that hilariously explores the often-confusing experience of being in a bad mood for no apparent reason. Jim the chimpanzee's friends offer a barrage of suggestions to cheer him up, but Jim's grumpiness persists, leading to a relatable meltdown. The book gently, yet effectively, teaches children about emotional literacy, validating that it's perfectly normal and healthy to feel all emotions, including grumpiness, without needing to 'fix' them immediately. It's an excellent conversation starter for parents about accepting feelings in themselves and others, and it's the first in a series focused on children's emotions.

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 encourage him not to hunch, to smile, and to do things that make THEM happy. 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?