Grumpy Monkey/Suzanne Lang

The smash-hit New York Times bestselling picture book about feeling your feelings is now available as a board book 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's hilarious approach to this very important lesson is now in a toddler-friendly board book format It 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 of hurting others in the process ). About the Author: SUZANNE LANG is the author of the picture books Grumpy Monkey ; Families, Families, Families! and Hooray for Kids! When she's not working on picture books she writes and produces animated series and specials. MAX LANG is the illustrator of the picture books Grumpy Monkey ; Families, Families, Families! and Hooray for Kids! He is also an Oscar-nominated, BAFTA and Emmy-winning animation director.