Very Grumpy Day

by Stella J. Jones, Alison Edgson (Illustrator)

There's a big bad mood spreading through the woods! It starts with Bear, who upsets Mole, who snaps at Hedgehog, who's prickly with Fox. Soon Bear's bad mood has made everyone grumpy! Can a little bit of love make them happy again?

Genres: Picture Books, Animals, Friendship, Childrens, Storytime, Emotion, Juvenile

32 pages, Hardcover

Published March 1, 2016

Reviews

[Megan · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good book for discussing emotions and apologies. Sometimes we have bad days and that may trickle down and cause others to have bad days. But we can't let our emotions rule our attitudes. Sometimes a small act of kindness changes everything. Remember to apologize to those you were mean to.

[Jenna · Rating 3 out of 5]

Karhu herää huonolla tuulella päivään ja lähtee pahanmielenpuuskassaan liikenteeseen. Tietysti siinä tulee tömistyä tarpeettoman kovasti eteenpäin, keskittyneenä vain omaan ärsytykseen. Karhun ärripurri tarttuu tietenkin muihin metsän otuksiin ja pian on jokaisen aamupäivä yhtä ärripurria.

Onneksi on olemassa se ihana Hiiri, joka päättää ilahduttaa ystäväänsä Karhua pienellä hyvällä eleellä. Karhulle tulee parempi mieli ja hän laittaa hyvän kiertämään.

Kirja kertoo lapsen tasoisesti omien tunteiden ilmaisusta ja siitä, kuinka helposti tunteet tarttuvat ympäristöönsä. Anteeksipyytämisen ja pienien hyvien eleiden voimaa ei myöskään kirjassa vähätellä.

[Amanda · Rating 3 out of 5]

Oh man, we have all had days like this! I want to move to Australia on days like this. But I usually don't think of how MY actions affect others when days like this happen...oh no. Good read to teach littles this concept (or big people like me, I guess, haha). Cute illustrations.

[Reetta Saine · Rating 2 out of 5]

Mäkelän söpö-elukka-kirjoista Karhun ärripurripäivä. Lapsille sopiva versio siitä, kuinka isä lyö äitiä, äiti lapsia, lapsi koiraa... :p

[Tapani Aulu · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pieni ongelma pilaa kaikkien päivän, mutta pieni positiivinen ele käynnistää onneksi samanlaisen ketjureaktion. Hyvä viesti, joka on helppo pienenkin ymmärtää.

[Debora · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fiz esta leitura para realizar contação de histórias na biblioteca na qual trabalho.

Em termos de contação, acho que apresenta dificuldade moderada, dependendo do recurso que será utilizado.

Para contar a história utilizando corpo e voz, que é como idealizo a contação, serão necessárias algumas adaptações no texto.

A mensagem é muito bonita e as ilustrações são belíssimas! Estou apaixonada por este livro.

Minha indicação é de que o livro/ contação de história seja feita para um público na faixa de 4-5 anos, no máximo.

[Tracy Schillemore · Rating 3 out of 5]

In this book bear is in a bad mood and starts a chain reaction of bad moods for all his animal friends. When bear gets home and finds that someone has left him a present he ends up in a good mood and then he puts everyone else in a good mood. To many words for preschoolers but ok for later kindergarten.

[Beth · Rating 4 out of 5]

FEELINGS

Nice moral, not that clunky. Being grumpy kicks off a cascade of grumpiness, being kind does the reverse. I liked that apologies were offered regardless of intent or even culpability -- Mole left the shovel lying around, but Fox was shoved to make him drop his groceries. Both apologized to the person hurt, even though Mole was at fault and Fox was not.

[Lisa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good story for discussing moods, emotions, and how they intertwine with others, but I couldn't stand that every single character who had a pronoun used he/him. So many opportunities and yet somehow no she/her (let alone they/them) characters in this whole woodland!

[Villain E · Rating 3 out of 5]

Bear starts off the day grumpy and spreads the grump around. Then mouse does something nice for bear. Bear feels happy and spreads the happy around.

Shows how people can influence others' feelings. Good art.

[Brooklyne · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was very happy at the end, I think he loved the sun!

[Liz C · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good book for a Feelings Storytime.

[Karla · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved it- not THE best book on emotions out there but colorful, engaging and appropriate for young readers. I'd recommend adding it to a collection.

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

A little long for preschoolers, but a great book for discussing how our feelings impact our outlook and how they impact other people. Definitely a good group read aloud!

[Cris · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not subtle, but a good illustration of how one person's mood can affect--and infect--others.

[Luna🌑 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fofo

[Luiza Araujo · Rating 4 out of 5]

li pro lucas e ele adorou

[Anthony · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bear's wearing boots that are too big for his feet makes him grumpy. His grumpiness starts a chain reaction of negativity throughout the forest.

[Vitória Luly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Esse eu amei muito, é tão, independente da idade.

[Addia Ochweri · Rating 4 out of 5]

I feel like this book does a good job of showing how one person being kind can help fix a really bad day. It also shows how one small act of kindness can lead to others spreading kindness.

[Vicki · Rating 4 out of 5]

The perfect rainy day book to share, especially if you are feeling grumpy. Plenty of woodland creatures, misunderstandings and grumpiness. A good lesson when something nice happens, it can totally change your outlook and saying "I'm sorry" counts.

Beautiful illustrations.

[Matti Karjalainen · Rating 2 out of 5]

Alison Edgsonin "Karhun ärripurripäivä" (Mäkelä, 2016) on kuvakirja metsänelukoiden huonosta päivästä, jolloin kaikki menee pieleen. Lopussa sitten opitaan, että kun on kaverille kiltti ja muistaa pyytää anteeksi, niin kaikki tulevat hyvälle tuulelle. Ei siis mitään uutta auringon alla sen enempää tarinan kuin kuvituksen suhteen.

[Miss Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

a bear is having a really bad day and as he's going through the forest his bad mood is caught by other animals along his journey. When he finally arrives home he finds a cupcake which changes his mood which is then passed around to all the other animals. cute but a little long so definitely for older kids like preschool or one on one reading. Loved the pass it on feeling the book gave me.

[KimBear · Rating 4 out of 5]

"There's a big bad mood spreading through the woods! It starts with Bear, who upsets Mole, who snaps at Hedgehog, who's prickly with Fox. Soon Bear's bad mood has made everyone grumpy! Can a little bit of love make them happy again?"

Great story! I think a lot of adults could benefit from the lesson of the tale. :)
I plan to use it in my next "kindness/giving" story time.

[Robin Raines-Bond · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a perfect day, thinks mouse. What a Grumpy day, thinks bear. Both creatures set into motion a mood that will effect the entire forest. Fun story, great illustrations, and a super important story on how your attitude can affect you and all those around you.

[Christine Turner]

There's a big bad mood spreading through the woods! It starts with Bear, who upsets Mole, who snaps at Hedgehog, who's prickly with Fox. Soon Bear's bad mood has made everyone grumpy! Can a little bit of love make them happy again?

[Ashley · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun choice and great match for "Grumpy Bird" for a very moody storytime!

[Aimee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty basic, but the illustrations are adorable.

[Alice · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.25 Stars I good mood is contagious and so is a bad one. A beautifully illustrated book that leaves you all squishy and warm inside! Let's build people up and not tear them down!

[Alyssa Gudenburr · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great story on how one person's bad mood can spread and how acts of kindness can spread happiness.