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Grumpy Monkey

2 books in this series
Grumpy Monkey
Grumpy Monkey
A hilarious and reassuring New York Times Number 1 bestseller about feeling your emotions - sometimes it's okay not to feel okay!

Meet Jim Panzee.

He's in a BAD mood.
Nothing feels right!
Nothing will do, and Jim just doesn't know why...

His friends can't understand it - HOW can he be in a mood when it's such a beautiful day!? They have lots of suggestions for how to make him feel better. 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?

This modern classic is the perfect reminder that 'grumpy monkey' days never last long.
Grumpy Monkey Party Time!
Grumpy Monkey Party Time!
Have you ever been a little anxious about going to a party?

Jim Panzee doesn't feel like going to Porcupine's party. Parties mean dancing, and Jim really doesn't like dancing! But when his friends drag him along anyway, Jim decides it might be time to speak up!

This hilarious sequel to Grumpy Monkey shows children that it's ok to dance to their own tune.

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