Grumpy Monkey

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?

A hilarious picture book about dealing with unexplained feelings and the danger in suppressing them. Suzanne and Max Lang bring hilarity and levity to this very important lesson. This picture book demonstrates to kids that they are allowed to feel their feelings, though they should be careful not to hurt others in the process.