Suzanne Lang
What’s inside
Grumpy Monkey is a charming picture book that tells the story of Jim Panzee, a monkey who wakes up feeling grumpy. Despite the efforts of his jungle friends to cheer him up, Jim learns that it’s okay to feel his feelings.
You’ll Learn
- Understanding and accepting emotions
- Learning it’s okay not to be okay
- Enhancing emotional literacy in children
- Promoting discussions about feelings between children and caregivers
Key Points
- Jim Panzee wakes up feeling inexplicably grumpy
- Jungle friends try to cheer him up with various activities
- Jim tries to deny his grumpiness
- Realization that it’s okay to have bad days
- Acceptance of feelings as a part of life
Who’s it For
- Children
- Parents
- Educators
- Anyone dealing with emotions
About the author
Suzanne Lang produces, writes, and storyboards for children’s television. She is known for her keen insight into the emotions of children, bringing both humor and depth to her stories.