What makes Gertie grumpy? Have you ever felt grumpy like Gertie?

This is a discussion prompt for The Grumpy Goat by Heather Amery. Use it to spark conversation with your child after reading.

What are some ways to help someone who is feeling grumpy?

This is a discussion prompt for The Grumpy Goat by Heather Amery. Use it to spark conversation with your child after reading.

What would you do to get Gertie out of her pen so her shed could be cleaned?

This is a discussion prompt for The Grumpy Goat by Heather Amery. Use it to spark conversation with your child after reading.

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The Grumpy Goat

Name: The Grumpy Goat
ISBN: 9780746061961

by Heather Amery

Gertie the goat is feeling very grumpy today! Follow along as the farmers try to coax her out of her pen so they can give her shed a good cleaning.

About This Book

Gertie the goat is quite grumpy which makes it difficult to get her out of her pen so that her shed can be cleaned.

Concepts

Anger & Frustration Resilience & Perseverance Teamwork & Collaboration Empathy & Kindness Animals

Wonderlit Review

The Grumpy Goat is a short, engaging chapter book perfect for early readers or as a quick read-aloud. The story centers on Gertie, a goat who is, as the title suggests, quite grumpy, making the simple task of cleaning her shed a humorous challenge. The book handles the emotion of grumpiness in a lighthearted, relatable way, normalizing the feeling without dwelling on it negatively. Its gentle, playful tone makes it suitable for young children. This book is ideal for a child who enjoys farm animal stories or needs a confidence boost with independent reading due to its accessible language and short length. Parents might reach for this book when their child is experiencing a grumpy mood, offering a gentle way to open a conversation about feelings and cooperation. For younger children (4-6), it works well as a read-aloud, while older early elementary children (6-7) can enjoy reading it themselves. Its focus on a single, clear character trait and a simple problem-solution narrative makes it a charming addition to early literacy collections.