The Bumpy, Grumpy Road

by Elizabeth Pagel-Hogan, Melissa Ott (Illustrator)

Dylan is a lucky boy who can drive a bright blue car! Most days, he driving down the road is easy. But when things start to go wrong and Dylan gets grumpy, his road gets very, very bumpy. How can Dylan find his way back to the smooth road?For kids (and parents) who struggle with grumpiness, frustration and anger, The Bumpy Grumpy Road is a story that recognizes we're not happy all the time. Sometimes, we have trouble moving beyond our negative feelings and finding our way back to feeling good. This story not only helped Dylan, a real little boy, it also helped his mom one day when he reminded her to find her way off the bumpy, grumpy road.

18 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 20, 2012

About the author

Elizabeth Pagel-Hogan was a science educator on stage and a historical re-enactor at museums. Now she is an author and educator. She's the author of Animal Allies: 15 Amazing Women in Wildlife Research, The Science and Technology of Leonardo da Vinci and more. Look for her stories and crafts in the magazine Highlights for Children. Elizabeth lives with her family and pet schnoodle in Pittsburgh, PA. She loves board games, birding, and baking. She’s a lifelong runner, avid community scientist, and can usually deliver the punchline.