Grump

by Jonathan Bentley

Donald is a teddy bear with a BAD temper. His only friend is the cat on his head... but will one tantrum too many send Cat running for cover too?!

Genres: Childrens, Picture Books

24 pages, Hardcover

Published September 28, 2020

About the author

As a little boy, Jonathan Bentley liked football and drawing. When he was about eight years old he realised he wasn’t going to be good enough to play football for Leeds United, so he concentrated on drawing instead.

When he left school he studied at Brighton Polytechnic. Jonathan worked as a builder’s labourer and kitchen hand for many years before he became a full-time illustrator, and he worked in London and Sydney before moving to Brisbane, Australia.

Jonathan has been an Editorial Illustrator at the Courier Mail newspaper for ten years, and has illustrated books for Margaret Wild, The Wiggles and Andrew Daddo.

Jonathan likes to work with a range of materials including acrylics, oils, and line and watercolour, and he looks forward to the day when he has a big barn-like studio somewhere in the countryside.

Reviews

[Sharon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Proving you are never to young for political satire. Gorgeous little book about Donald the bear and he is a grump, remind you of anyone we know! Great wisdom and humour can be found in kids books they should never be overlooked.

[Ang -PNR Book Lover Reviews · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very funny story about Donald, he’s a grump. With a cat living on his head. Ella and I loved the illustrations in this book and the story was funny. Perfect for young readers.

[Rebekah · Rating 5 out of 5]

I mean, I don't know what a kid who didn't know who Donald Trump was would think of it, but I thought it was a hoot!
The cover gives you all the context, but my word, some of this teddy's dialogue was just so very Donald Grumpish. The real Donald could do with such a cat.

[Julie Garner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very funny picture story about a bear named Donald who gets in a Grump when things don’t go his way. Sound familiar? LOL.
Cute illustrations and nicely written

[Fiona Sambrook · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hilarious :D

[Freddie D · Rating 4 out of 5]

A topical read. Something for the kids and adults to enjoy and have a giggle at - for very different reasons.

[Tea the library lady · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good times here! One of those delightful picture books with something for the adults too.

[Georgina Rump · Rating 5 out of 5]

So cute and quick. Very easy to read. And I can read it with great smooth speed.

[Tracy O’Sing · Rating 4 out of 5]

A reminder that yes we can show our emotions, however sometime we do need something or someone to remind us to think about our emotions.