Grumpy Monkey Book and Toy Set

Ages 3 to 7, Grades P to 2

Now kids everywhere—grumpy or not—can take home a grumpy monkey of their own with this set that includes the bestselling book and toy!

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?

Suzanne and Max Lang bring hilarity and levity to this very important lesson about being free to express your feelings. This picture book is an excellent case study in the dangers of putting on a happy face and demonstrates to kids that they are allowed to feel their feelings (though they should be careful not to hurt others in the process!).

Series Overview: PUB PLAN

Fall 2020

Grumpy Monkey’s Little Book of Grumpiness

Grumpy Monkey Up All Night

Spring 2021

Grumpy Monkey Party Time - board book conversion

Summer 2021

Grumpy Monkey Freshly Squeezed

Fall 2021

Grumpy Monkey Christmas

Grumpy Monkey Up All Night - board book conversion

Summer 22

POB chapter book graphic novel #2

About the Author

SUZANNE LANG produces, develops, and writes children’s television. Formerly with Cartoon Network, she is presently the story editor of an animated comedy series for Cake Entertainment and Copa Studios. Suzanne has a BFA in film and television from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts.

MAX LANG is an animation director, storyboard artist, character designer, and illustrator. He codirected the adaptation of The Gruffalo, which was nominated for an Oscar and a BAFTA, as well as the adaptation of the picture book Room on the Broom, which has won numerous awards, including the Cristal for Best TV Production at the Annecy Animation Festival.

Author Residence: Lake View Terrace, CA

MAX LANG is an animation director, storyboard artist, character designer, and illustrator. He codirected the adaptation of The Gruffalo, which was nominated for an Oscar and a BAFTA, as well as the adaptation of the picture book Room on the Broom, which has won numerous awards, including the Cristal for Best TV Production at the Annecy Animation Festival.

Illustrator Residence: Lake View Terrace, CA